From the world's first water-based release agents and cleaners in 1983 to vertically integrated TPU production
History
From raw materials to finished products, growing one step at a time
1983–1999
Laying the foundation in fine chemicals
Starting with petrochemical release agents, SAMBU commercialized the world's first water-based release agent for PU midsoles and opened technical support offices across Asia's footwear hubs.
1983
Company founded
Launched petrochemical release agent business
1993
World first
Established water-based fine chemical business
Developed and commercialized the world's first water-based release agent for PU midsoles (G-7000WF, Bio-110M)
1995
Opened overseas technical support offices
China (Guangzhou, Qingdao, Fuzhou), Indonesia (Jakarta), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
2000–2009
Expanding into polymers and TPU
With the opening of the R&D Center, SAMBU entered the polymer business and launched recycled TPU compounds and hot-melt films.
2001
Established R&D Center and launched polymer business
Built Rubber MB compound factory
Built PU Synthetic factory
2005
Launched recycled TPU compound business
Built recycled TPU compound factory (Eco Max / Eco Air)
2009
Launched TPU hot-melt film business
Installed in-house TPU pellet production facilities
2010–2019
Vertical integration and eco-friendly materials
SAMBU built an in-house chain from raw material to finished product and expanded into bio-based and recycled materials, textiles and foam packages.
2011
Vertical integration
Focused on growing the TPU business
Established vertical integration from raw material to finished product
Started TPU-coated yarn business
Began producing Dream Yarn / Screw Yarn
2014
Obtained ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications
2015
Started producing bio-based products (NASA-T1 Green / Ecothane Green)
Launched Solar Foam business
2016
Started spinning 100% TPU monofilament (Jelly Yarn)
2017
Expanded textile business
2018
Expanded Foam Package business
2019
Started producing Sustainable Foam (Solar Marble) & Insole products
2020–
Growing global production
SAMBU is growing its TPU apparel business and has added a textile factory in Vietnam to expand its production base.
2020
Expanded TPU apparel business
2021
Built an additional TPU textile factory in Vietnam
