by Jang Hyowon
Published 25 Sep.2025 11:05(KST)
Nano Silican Advanced Materials announced on September 25 that it has signed a strategic investment memorandum of understanding (Investment MOU) with a major client that supplies government security labels to the Drug Control Authority under the Ministry of Health and Welfare in the Middle East.
The agreement was signed in Dubai on the 21st (local time). The company explained that the counterparty is a government-affiliated entity, but the specific company name cannot be disclosed due to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
Both parties have officially expressed their intention to grow together not only in the existing nano platform business but also in new business areas.
Since 2022, Nano Silican Advanced Materials has continuously supplied more than 250 million government security labels annually to this client. Following the introduction of these security labels, the distribution of counterfeit pharmaceuticals in the country has significantly decreased. In addition, the distribution structure, which previously allowed for indiscriminate price hikes and excessive profits, has been improved, resulting in tangible benefits for the public. Specific figures and savings will be released through an official government announcement in the future.
The meeting was attended by the client’s board of directors and key executives. At the meeting, the company shared updates on the development of silicon anode materials, the establishment of mass production lines, and its future roadmap and vision. Building on the successful results of the government security label project, the local Ministry of Health and Welfare announced plans to expand the application of security labels to medical devices, cosmetics, health supplements, and veterinary pharmaceuticals.
Both parties plan to further strengthen their existing cooperation in anti-counterfeiting and nano platform businesses. In addition, they aim to achieve joint growth through strategic investments in new business areas, including silicon anode materials, thereby expanding their strategic presence in the Middle Eastern market.
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