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[KES 2024] 'KSM' and 'Samwha' Honored with Korea's Silver Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit
For the first time in history, two small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Korea have jointly been awarded the Silver Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit on "Electronics and IT Day."
During the 19th Electronics and IT Day celebration held on the 22nd at COEX in Seoul, Yoon-ho Kim, Chairman of KSM, and Jin Park, CEO of Samwha Capacitor, were recognized for their contributions to advancing Korea’s electronic technology and boosting exports in the sector.
Recognition for KSM and Its Industry Leadership.
Chairman Yoon-ho Kim of KSM was honored for his role in localizing essential components for semiconductor vacuum equipment, which has significantly strengthened the global supply chain. With over 40 years of experience in designing and developing core technologies and manufacturing processes, Kim is seen as a pioneer in enhancing Korea’s self-reliance and competitiveness in the semiconductor industry.
One of KSM's flagship products, the Metal Bellows, commands 70% of the global market share and is a critical component across various sectors, including semiconductors, displays, automotive, and aerospace. Known for its high durability and quality, KSM’s Metal Bellows have been a preferred choice for major semiconductor equipment manufacturers, such as Applied Materials, since 2000. KSM’s export revenue rose from USD 50 million in 2018 to USD 70 million in 2022. Chairman Kim expressed his commitment to continuous innovation, stating, “We strive for world-leading technological expertise and are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations with unparalleled quality.”
Samwha Capacitor's Growth and Innovation.
Jin Park, CEO of Samwha Capacitor, was recognized as Korea’s only comprehensive capacitor manufacturer, contributing to the stabilization of supply chains with high-quality capacitor products. Over its 68-year history, Samwha has become a key mid-sized supplier, with 60% of its revenue derived from exports totaling USD 8 million annually.
With an annual R&D investment exceeding KRW 10 billion, the company has developed ultra-high-capacity and highly reliable multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for electric vehicles. Beyond capacitors, Samwha has actively invested in emerging growth areas, notably expanding its production capacity for automotive DC link capacitors and securing major clients like Hyundai Mobis and BorgWarner. Recently, the company has advanced capacitor technology for next-generation power systems, securing new market entries with organizations such as Dubai Electricity and General Electric.
CEO Park commented, “We will continue to pursue innovative and ambitious paths, striving to fulfill our social responsibilities as an industry leader in Korea’s component sector.”
Additionally, Spintech was awarded the Order of Industrial Service Merit for its pioneering work in LiDAR technology, and Presidential Commendations were given to six institutions: Simtech, LG Innotek, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Hanan Electronics, the Korea Electronics Technology Institute, and Korea Electric Terminal.
[Source: etnews, reporters Shinyoung Kim (spicyzero@etnews.com) and Okjin Bae (withok@etnews.com)]
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[EXHIBITION] SEMICON WEST 2024
Date : July 9-11, 2024
Location : Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, USA
Organized by : SEMI
Booth Number : 1249
From July 9 to 11, KSM participated in 'SEMICON WEST 2024' held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, showcasing our Welded Metal Bellows and Metal Heater products.
This year's SEMICON WEST highlighted the growing demand in key markets, including Generative AI, reflecting the positive outlook for the semiconductor industry.
One notable aspect of the exhibition was the New York state booth, which actively promoted itself as a 'semiconductor hub' in the U.S. by attracting semiconductor companies like Micron and IBM and striving to attract international companies.
KSM held numerous meetings with both local U.S. companies and global manufacturers, expanding our business network. Leveraging this exhibition, we plan to strengthen our competitiveness in the U.S. market and pursue aggressive sales activities to achieve even greater success.
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[EXHIBITION] SEMICON CHINA 2024
Date: March 22th ~ Mar 30th, 2024
Venue: SNIEC, Shanghai, China
Booth No: N528
KSM participated in "SEMICON CHINA 2024" held at SNIEC in China from March 20th to March 22nd, showcasing Welded Metal Bellows and Heaters for semiconductor industry
During the exhibition, they held numerous meetings with not only local Chinese companies but also global manufacturers to expand their business network.
Through this exhibition, KSM Group plans to continue its aggressive strategy and expansion in the Chinese semiconductor market.
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[EXHIBITION] SEMICON KOREA 2024
Date: January 31th ~ February 2nd, 2024
Venue: COEX, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Booth No: A528
KSM participated in 'SEMICON KOREA 2024,' held at COEX in Seoul from January 31 to February 2, and set up a dedicated booth and showroom introducing various features of KSM’s products (Welded Metal Bellows and Heaters)
At the exhibition, the latest technologies and trends in the semiconductor and related industries were on display. KSM introduced its innovative products, attracting the attention of many visitors and industry experts.
Through this exhibition, KSM plans to further strengthen its position in both domestic and overseas markets and to provide customers with higher quality products and services.
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[EXHIBITION] SEMICON JAPAN 2023
Date: Dec 13th ~ Dec 15th, 2023
Venue: Messe München, Munich, Germany
Booth No: B0320
KSM participated in SEMICON JAPAN 2023, which was held from December 13th to 15th for three days at the Tokyo Big Sight in Japan. This year's event concluded successfully with around 1,000 companies and 85,000 Visitors participating. (40% and 66% increase from the previous year)
This success is attributed to Japan's efforts in reviving its semiconductor industry. Japanes companies joined forces to create 'Rapidus' and actively attracted foreign companies, resulting in significant investments from global semiconductor firms like 'Micron' and 'TSMC', thereby drawing considerable attention.
KSM JAPAN also formed business partnerships by conducting meetings with executives from SMC and Canon Tokki management during this event.
Japanese companies are expanding its semiconductor business to advanced micro-processing and automotive semiconductors. KSM group must prepare and seek for another opportunities to growth by having superior technological capabilities.
