Maeil Business Paper, December 8, 2003SK chemicals, a chemical fiber and chemical production company, is gaining attention as a result of its attempt to capture the construction material market. Recently, SK chemicals introduced the first fire resistant construction material. While other chemical fiber production companies such as Cheil Industries Inc. and Kolon are focusing on IT product material development, SK chemicals is strategically developing the construction material market, due to a high potential demand in the housing redevelopment and renovation sector.Currently the company?fs three major construction materials are Skyboard, a fire resistant panel; Skywood, a wood veneer flooring panel; and Skyviva, a sound absorption and fire-proof panel.