KING CHOU Business Summary

King Chou Marine Technology (4417.TWO) operates a vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution model, generating revenue through the global sale of high-performance netting solutions and marine hardware. The company’s primary business is divided into two core segments: Marine, which includes large-scale tuna purse seine nets, trawl nets, and advanced aquaculture cage systems; and Onshore, encompassing sports nets (golf, baseball), military camouflage, construction safety, and agricultural netting. As the world’s second-largest manufacturer of fishing nets, King Chou differentiates itself through ISO-certified quality and technical collaborations with Norwegian aquaculture specialists. It competes directly with global players such as Nitto Seimo (Japan), Garware Technical Fibres (India), and domestic rival Sun Rise E&T, maintaining a dominant market share in the Asia-Pacific region while exporting to over 80 countries. Leadership is centered under Chairman and CEO Chen Chia-Jen, who has overseen the company’s evolution from a traditional net maker into a high-tech marine technology firm. Founded in 1978 by Chen’s father as King Chou Fish Net, the company was renamed in 2002 to reflect its expanded focus on aquaculture and industrial applications. The current executive team includes General Manager D. H. Chang, Sales Manager Mike Tsai, and Assistant Manager Lo Kuo-Jung, who serves as the primary corporate spokesman. The board is characterized by long-standing family stewardship, though recent governance updates in 2026 reflect a strategic shift toward sustainable materials, highlighted by a high-profile recycling partnership with Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation.