BrainContents Establishes Korea's Largest Mask Production Factory Utilizing Idle Facilities

Cost Reduction of 10 Billion KRW from Pyeongtaek Factory Usage Change
Complete 2028 Pyeong Cleanroom, Capable of Producing Over 3 Million Units Daily
Corporation Established and First Equipment Order Completed... Full Production Targeted by End of May

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] Brain Contents announced on the 18th that it will establish the largest mask production factory in Korea to solve the mask supply shortage caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Brain Contents plans to convert its factory in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, with a total floor area of 3,900 pyeong, into a mask production factory. The Pyeongtaek factory is equipped with a cleanroom of 2,028 pyeong, making it highly suitable for use as a mask factory, the company explained.

A company official stated, “We will first introduce about 10 'automatic 3D mask machines' at the Pyeongtaek factory and plan to start full-scale production of up to 600,000 masks per day and up to 15 million masks per month around the end of May.”

He added, “If the entire Pyeongtaek factory is utilized, it is expected to be capable of producing more than 3 million masks per day, and the cleanroom space can stockpile over 100 million masks.”

Brain Contents expects it to become the largest mask factory in Korea capable of not only production but also post-sale stockpiling services.

The official said, “By utilizing the Pyeongtaek factory equipped with a cleanroom, we reduced the initial investment cost of 10 billion KRW for the production factory and auxiliary facilities and saved time in establishing production equipment.” He also added, “We have completed corporate establishment and the first order of equipment, and we plan to speed up to enter mass production quickly with the cooperation of related institutions such as the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and local governments.”

Kang Jinwon, CEO of Brain Contents, said, “After withdrawing from the IT business, the company conducted extensive and multifaceted business reviews for a long time to promote new businesses utilizing the Pyeongtaek factory equipped with a cleanroom.” He added, “We decided to enter the mask business because it allows us to contribute socially by overcoming the national disaster without large investments by utilizing owned assets, and at the same time achieve business diversification that contributes to the company’s sales and profits.”

He continued, “Korean masks, managed for quality through KF certification, are highly trusted overseas as well. We expect to export to the United States, Europe, China, and other regions.” He also said, “Until the domestic mask supply shortage stabilizes, 90% of the masks produced will be allocated as public supply, and the remaining 10% will be distributed through Swanicoco, a natural cosmetics brand subsidiary.”

Brain Contents plans to develop export channels to several overseas countries experiencing mask shortages once the domestic situation stabilizes.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.