Samsung SDI Selects CK Solution as EPC Contractor for Malaysia Battery Plant Dry Rooms and Clean Rooms

[The Guru = Reporter Oh So-young] Samsung SDI has officially selected CK Solution as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the dry rooms and clean rooms at its manufacturing facility in Malaysia. Building upon their successful track record of collaboration in South Korea, China, and Hungary, the two companies are extending their partnership to Malaysia to accelerate factory construction. According to industry sources on the 9th, Samsung SDI signed a comprehensive EPC contract with CK Solution for the dry room and clean room facilities at its Malaysian battery manufacturing plant. Founded in 2004, CK Solution is a premier engineering firm specializing in the construction of Dry Rooms and Clean Rooms—critically essential infrastructure for the advanced battery manufacturing process. A dry room is a highly controlled environment designed to maintain indoor temperature, humidity, and cleanliness at strict, consistent levels. A clean room serves as a sterile, contamination-free space that filters out micro-dust and airborne particles. Both facilities are vital for preventing the infiltration of dust and moisture, thereby directly enhancing battery quality and safety. CK Solution’s technical competitiveness has been widely recognized in the global market, culminating in the company being honored with the $50 Million Export Tower and the Presidential Commendation at the 2020 Trade Day ceremony. The company boasts a stellar global client portfolio, including LG Energy Solution, SK IE Technology (SKIET), Hanwha Solutions, Lotte Aluminium, and Vietnam's VinFast. Notably, it has previously secured major dry room construction contracts from Samsung SDI for its key manufacturing complexes in Cheonan (South Korea), Tianjin (China), and Göd (Hungary). By strengthening its strategic cooperation with CK Solution, Samsung SDI plans to aggressively accelerate the expansion of its Malaysian production base. Established in 1991, the Malaysian subsidiary is Samsung SDI’s very first overseas legal entity. While it initially produced cathode-ray tubes (CRTs), it successfully transitioned into mass-producing advanced batteries in 2012. Samsung SDI is currently investing approximately 1.7 trillion KRW to construct its second battery plant in Seremban, Malaysia. Upon its final completion scheduled for 2025, the facility will mass-produce "PRiMX 21700" cylindrical batteries (measuring 21mm in diameter and 70mm in height).  Contact: osy@theguru.co.krOriginal Article:  https://www.theguru.co.kr/news/article.html?no=44841https://www.theguru.co.kr/news/article.html?no=44841

2023-10-13

CK Solution Honored with Presidential Commendation at the 2022 Machinery, Robotics, and Aerospace Industry Development Awards

[Digital Maeil = Reporter Jung Jin-wook] CK Solution announced that it has been honored with the Presidential Commendation at the 2022 Machinery, Robotics, and Aerospace Industry Development Awards. Hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and organized by the Korea Machinery Industry Association and the Korea Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association, the award ceremony was held on October 18. The event aims to boost the morale of executives and employees in the capital goods industry, stimulate the domestic development of capital goods, expand the demand base, encourage quality improvements, and elevate public awareness and international credibility of the capital goods sector.Chairman Lee Jun-jae has previously received an award plaque from the heads of five organizations, including the Mechanical Facilities Council, in recognition of his immense contributions to the advancement of the refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment industry. He was also awarded the prestigious IR52 Jang Young-shil Award and Trophy by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and Technology, honoring his achievements in developing eco-friendly and innovative small-scale gas absorption heating & cooling systems, which significantly contributed to balancing energy supply and demand. Meanwhile, CK Solution has consistently made multi-faceted efforts over the years to strengthen its financial structure for re-investment into emerging markets and international business expansion. The company successfully established an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integrated information system to ensure fast and accurate information delivery, accelerate decision-making processes, and reduce operational management costs. Furthermore, since establishing its Corporate R&D Center in 2014, the company has steadily enhanced the global competitiveness of its Dry Room and Clean Room businesses through continuous technical innovation. As a result of these efforts, CK Solution was awarded the $50 Million Export Tower in 2020 and is projected to expand its exports beyond $70 million USD this year in 2022. Chairman Lee remarked, > "I believe this award is not an achievement of my own, but rather the fruit of the sweat and hard work of our many executives and employees. As the Chairman of CK Solution Co., Ltd., I will continue to do my absolute best alongside our team to establish CK Solution as the world's leading engineering firm and a trailblazing enterprise that fulfills its social responsibilities, while consistently contributing to job creation and export expansion."   Contact: jinuk@imaeil.comOriginal Article: CK Solution 2022 Machinery, Robotics, and Aerospace Industry Development Awards - Maeil Shinmun (imaeil.com)

2022-10-25

CK Solution: The Driving Force Behind the Evolution of the Korean Battery Industry

  [Seoul Economy Business = Reporter Ahn Kwang-seok] Located in Singal-dong, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, CK Solution Co., Ltd. (CEO Ahn Keun-pyo) stands out as a hidden champion that has quietly yet powerfully built the foundation of South Korea's advanced battery industry. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in manufacturing Dry Rooms—a critically essential infrastructure in the battery production process. Today, CK Solution commands an overwhelming market share. This dominant position stems from the fact that its advanced technology has been widely adopted by major battery manufacturers not only in South Korea but also extensively across Western nations. Furthermore, the company's cutting-edge Dry Room solutions are projected to be implemented in numerous mega-scale battery manufacturing plants currently under construction throughout the United States and Europe.   The reason Dry Rooms are so vital is because they are directly linked to battery quality and safety. Due to the inherent characteristics of lithium-ion batteries, which are extremely sensitive to moisture, the humidity in the production air must be rigorously maintained at less than 1%. To put this into perspective: while semiconductors require a pristine "Clean Room" that eliminates even the microscopic dust, battery manufacturing demands an even more complex environment that simultaneously controls both dust particles and moisture levels. Particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector, manufacturing process control is exceptionally strict due to the staggering financial risks associated with potential safety recalls. This high barrier to entry means that newcomers rarely get an opportunity to enter the supply chain. This is precisely why CK Solution has been maintaining an unstoppable growth trajectory. In recognition of these achievements, the company was honored with the $50 Million Export Tower and the Presidential Commendation at last year's Trade Day ceremony. Despite its success, CK Solution refuses to become complacent. The company continues to roll out a barrage of revolutionary technologies, including next-generation Dry Rooms specifically designed for solid-state batteries and highly innovative hybrid dehumidification systems, firmly operating on the belief that losing focus for even a moment can lead to being overtaken by competitors. CK Solution's ultimate goal is definitive: to establish itself as the world’s leading engineering corporation. Looking back at its stellar growth trajectory so far, this is by no means an impossible objective. Above all, the company's top priority remains centered on its workforce, driven by the core philosophy that cultivating adventurous and creative talent is the ultimate key to unlocking the future.  Contact: business@sedaily.com https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/22VI8Z7GFI
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2022-01-06

CK Solution Awarded the '$50 Million Export Tower' at the 57th Trade Day… CEO Receives Presidential Commendation

 [Donga.com = Reporter Park Hae-shik] CK Solution Co., Ltd. (CEO Ahn Keun-pyo) announced on the 11th that it was honored with the prestigious $50 Million Export Tower at the 57th Trade Day ceremony. Trade Day is a statutory anniversary established in 1954 to commemorate South Korea's achievement of $100 million USD in exports. Organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), the annual ceremony recognizes and rewards enterprises and individuals who have significantly contributed to pioneering overseas markets, expanding exports, and creating jobs. Under this year's slogan, "Together, Further," the ceremony was held at COEX in Seoul on the 8th, honoring 599 meritorious individuals for their contributions to trade promotion. According to CK Solution, in addition to receiving the $50 Million Export Tower, CEO Ahn Keun-pyo was awarded the Presidential Commendation in recognition of his outstanding contributions to expanding the company's Dry Room and Clean Room businesses in international markets. This milestone comes as the domestic headquarters achieved 100 billion KRW in combined orders and revenue, bolstered by strong performance from its overseas subsidiaries, including 70 billion KRW from the Hungarian corporate entity and 10 billion KRW from the Polish entity. An official from CK Solution stated, "Throughout this year, we successfully diversified our client portfolio by securing partnerships with Hyundai Motor Group, Dongwha Group, and Lotte Aluminium. We have also implemented advanced technical innovations, such as improving Air Shower Auto Doors and completing the industry's first Dry Room construction designed for testing solid-state batteries—the next-generation energy source for the battery sector. Furthermore, on a single-contract basis, we successfully secured a 40 billion KRW order for the Phase 1 Dry Room expansion project at SDIHU (Samsung SDI Hungary), marking the largest single contract since our founding." The official added, "To further accelerate our penetration into global markets, we officially established our Vietnamese subsidiary this past November and are currently on track to establish a local subsidiary or branch in Indonesia by 2021."  Contact: pistols@donga.comSource: Donga.com

2021-03-16

CK Solution Awarded the '$20 Million Export Tower' at the 55th Trade Day

  [Big Data News = Reporter Lee Byung-hak] CK Solution Co., Ltd. (CEO Kim Yu-gon) was honored with the prestigious $20 Million Export Tower at the 55th Trade Day ceremony held at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, on the 7th.With this latest achievement, CK Solution has reached its third major export milestone, following the receipt of the $5 Million Export Tower in 2014 and the $10 Million Export Tower in 2017. At the ceremony, Kim Yu-gon, CEO of CK Solution, announced, > "We successfully achieved $28 million USD in exports between July 2017 and June 2018. In particular, our export performance in the Chinese and European markets has grown exponentially."He further added, > "We are currently planning long-term global projects not only in China and Europe but also in the United States and other regions worldwide, leading us to expect continued, steady performance improvement. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all CK executives and employees who have delivered these outstanding results despite a challenging economic environment." During this evaluation period, CK Solution recorded $18 million USD in exports to the Chinese market and $10 million USD to the European market. These figures demonstrate that the company is not only solidifying its well-established foothold in China—a market it targeted early on—but is also successfully anchoring itself in Europe, which is still in its initial expansion phase. CK Solution’s steep growth trajectory is heavily driven by the rapidly expanding global electric vehicle (EV) market. Transitioning into the ultimate future of eco-friendly transportation, EVs are gaining unstoppable momentum across Europe, the US, and China, with India, Japan, and South Korea poised to follow. The inevitable surge in the EV market directly accelerates the growth of the EV battery industry. Crucially, CK Solution is a specialized enterprise that designs and constructs the high-tech Dry Rooms and Clean Rooms absolutely essential for battery manufacturing. Recent market research and regulatory movements in advanced economies, including Europe, indicate that the EV battery market is bound to experience continuous growth over the next 10 to 20 years. CK Solution plans to further reinforce its market-leading position within this EV battery sector. Moving aggressively, the company penetrated the US market this July by securing a 7.5 billion KRW project, and has already surpassed $15 million USD in exports in the second half of 2018 alone.In line with these achievements, an official from CK Solution tentatively anticipated that the company could achieve 100 billion KRW in revenue in 2019 for the first time since its founding. Industry attention is now keenly focused on how far CK Solution will elevate its global standing in the Dry Room and Clean Room industries.

2021-03-16

CK Solution Awarded the '$10 Million Export Tower' at the 54th Trade Day

[Prime Economy] CK Solution Co., Ltd. (CEO Kim Yu-gon), a powerhouse in the Dry Room, Clean Room, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems industry, was honored with the prestigious $10 Million Export Tower at the Trade Day ceremony held on the 5th.   CK Solution continues to expand its global business footprint, successfully entering new international markets in 2016, including Hungary, Poland, and Vietnam. The company has established an extensive network of overseas subsidiaries spanning both Asia and Europe. To further accelerate its expansion into global markets, CK Solution plans to establish a new subsidiary in the Americas next year. An official from CK Solution stated, > "With a significant surge in new orders in 2017, which are expected to reach approximately 80 billion KRW, we highly anticipate strong financial and operational performance, including a major revenue increase, heading into 2018."CEO Kim Yu-gon expressed strong determination for the company’s future growth, remarking, > "Receiving the $10 Million Export Tower is incredibly encouraging for us, as our core business strategy is deeply focused on pioneering overseas markets. Moving forward, we aim to contribute to the South Korean economy by continuing to explore international markets and drive export growth. We will fully commit ourselves to our business operations so that we can proudly achieve the $20 Million Export Tower in 2018."

2021-03-16

CK Solution Co., Ltd. Honored with the Minister’s Award at the 14th Korea International Heating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Fluid Exhibition

[Herald Economy = Reporter Bae Mun-sook] The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced that the 14th Korea International Heating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Fluid Exhibition (HARFKO), recognized as one of the world’s top four HVAC&R exhibitions, is being held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.     Held biennially, this exhibition is highly regarded as a premier platform to explore new trends in the HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) industry through cutting-edge technologies and new products, as well as to actively promote the excellence and technical capabilities of South Korean products. This year’s event features approximately 4,500 HVAC&R products showcased by around 260 companies from 23 countries, including leading global tech giants such as LG and Samsung, alongside major players from the United States, Japan, and China. The exhibition is expected to draw over 30,000 buyers and trade visitors. In tandem with the main exhibition, various concurrent events are taking place, including the HVAC&R Skills Competition—where technical professionals showcase their expertise—international technical seminars, new product briefings, and export consultation meetings inviting foreign buyers. The export consultations are anticipated to revitalize international trade, with more than $100 million USD worth of business meetings scheduled with promising buyers from 30 overseas companies, including those from India and the Philippines.During the opening ceremony, attended by around 300 industry professionals, a prestigious award ceremony was held to present the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation to individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of South Korea's HVAC&R industry. Among the distinguished recipients of the Minister’s Commendation was Kim Yu-gon, CEO of CK Solution Co., Ltd., recognized alongside other industry leaders including In Mun-jin (CEO of Jinsung Refrigeration Industry), Han Sang-phil (Team Leader at Kiturami Bumyang Air Conditioning), Park Il-yong (Manager at the Korea Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association), and Jang Sang-in (Chief Researcher at Essen Tech). Jeong Man-ki, the First Vice Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, stated in his congratulatory opening speech, > "The HVAC&R industry, which has expanded its domestic production volume to 10 trillion KRW, provides essential core equipment required across various industrial sectors. We plan to diversify export markets into emerging destinations such as ASEAN and Latin America, and reinforce our support to secure core technologies for eco-friendly and high-efficiency products."   oskymoon@heraldcorp.com

2021-03-16

CK Solution: A Leader in Dry Rooms, Successfully Expanding into Europe

 [Law Issue = Reporter Lee Ga-in] CK Solution Co., Ltd. (CEO Kim Yu-gon), a specialized provider of Dry Rooms and Clean Rooms, has successfully secured and is currently executing a dry room construction project worth approximately €16,000,000 (EUR) for Samsung SDI’s factory in Hungary and LG Chem’s electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Poland. In particular, the company is actively expanding its exports based on achieving the prestigious CE certification for its core equipment, including dehumidifiers, BCUs (Battery Control Units), air showers, urethane panels, and control systems.CK Solution recorded an export volume of approximately $10 million USD in 2015, and its performance in 2016 continues to consistently exceed the $10 million USD mark.Building upon its established global network—which includes a subsidiary in China and branches/subsidiaries in Egypt and Malaysia—CK Solution successfully founded new legal entities in Poland, Hungary, and Vietnam in 2016. Through this rapid expansion, the company is widely recognized as one of South Korea's leading hidden champions (highly competitive small-and-medium enterprises) expanding its business footprint across the globe. Furthermore, CK Solution is an outstanding enterprise possessing top-tier technology and quality in the Dry Room HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) sector. Demonstrating its strong commitment to safety and environmental management, the company officially acquired OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certifications in 2016.Industry experts highly anticipate that CK Solution will create a powerful sensation in both domestic and international HVAC markets entering 2017.   http://www.lawissue.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=20161223131908755326401_12 

2021-03-16

CK Solution Awarded the '$5 Million Export Tower' at the 51st Trade Day

[Herald Economy City Team = Reporter Kim Yeon-ah] CK Solution Co., Ltd. (CEO Kim Yu-gon), which achieved the milestone of $5 million in exports, is a premier company specializing in Dry Room and Clean Room construction.The company comprehensively manages all stages of operations—from initial design and manufacturing to material procurement, construction, and after-sales service—for DRY-ROOM SYSTEMS, CLEAN-ROOM SYSTEMS, HACCP & GMP SYSTEMS, and mechanical facilities required in various high-tech industries, including electronic information & communications, semiconductors, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and medicine.Furthermore, leveraging its deep technical know-how in the Dry Room and Clean Room business, extensive domestic and international construction experience, and an accident-free safety record, CK Solution is realizing cost reduction through the development of new technologies and innovative construction methods to secure a competitive edge over its rivals. The company is also steadily expanding its export performance through aggressive international market exploration. Its global business footprint continues to expand with major projects worldwide, including:Dry Room installation in Nanjing, ChinaClean Room construction in Egypt and Yancheng, ChinaDry Room construction in MalaysiaDry Room construction in Tianjin and Xi'an, ChinaPlant piping work in Turkmenistan CEO Kim Yu-gon expressed strong determination for the future, stating, > "While CK Solution has been awarded the $5 million Export Tower this time, our current export figures have already reached $8 million. We are fully driven to achieve the $10 million Export Tower in 2015." citynews@heraldcorp.com Source: Herald Economy

2021-03-15