Company information
- Ticker
- 4714
- Country
- Taiwan
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
UB Business Summary
U-Best Innovative Technology Co., Ltd. (4714.TWO) is a Taiwan-based specialty chemicals manufacturer primarily focused on the production and sale of polyurethane (PU) synthetic resins, adhesives, and surface treatment agents. The company generates revenue through two primary business segments: the Chemicals Division, which supplies materials for sports footwear, furniture, and automotive interiors, and the Real Estate Division, which manages residential building development and leasing. In recent years, U-Best has strategically pivoted toward high-margin applications, including flexible OLED hard coat films and semiconductor-grade resins, to mitigate the volatility of traditional synthetic leather markets. Within the competitive landscape, the company contends with regional peers such as Shuang-Bang Industrial Corp. (6506.TWO), Evermore Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (1735.TW), and Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co., Ltd. (4766.TW), positioning itself as an innovation-driven specialist that leverages vertical integration with its construction and chemical affiliates to maintain market resilience. The company is currently led by Chairman and CEO Chang Yu-Ming, a veteran entrepreneur who assumed leadership in 2010 and orchestrated the firm’s transition into advanced materials and property development. Chang’s pedigree includes concurrent chairmanships at Shangyao Construction, Xinli Chemical, and Feicheng Development, creating a synergistic corporate ecosystem that supports U-Best’s R&D and capital allocation strategies. Supporting the executive vision is General Manager Hsiao Shih-Neng, who oversees operational execution and global business expansion. The leadership team is backed by a board of directors featuring representatives from major institutional shareholders, including Meisen Holdings and Shangyao Construction, ensuring a stable ownership structure focused on high-value industrial transformation and technological innovation as of March 2026.