CORPORATE HISTORY

History

From Daesung Metal in 1989 to Daesung Fastener Co., Ltd. today — 36 years marked by two factory relocations, key certifications (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, Hyundai/Kia SQ A-Grade), and a fully built-out smart factory.

36yrs
SINCE 1989
5items
Certifications
2times
Relocations
1time
Ministerial Award
'89
1989. 10. 02 FOUNDING

Founding of Daesung Metal

Founded as a specialist in precision bolts, nuts, and screws, beginning fastener supply across automotive, electronics, and construction.

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2001 RELOCATION

1st Plant Relocation

First factory relocation from Sang-dong, Bucheon to Gojan-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon to expand production capacity — entering a phase of full-scale growth.

FROM Bucheon Sang-dong
TO Incheon Namdong-gu Gojan-dong
'02
2002 CERTIFICATION

ISO 9001 Quality System Certification

Obtained ISO 9001 international standard QMS certification, establishing the foundation for systematic quality management.

'06
2006 CERTIFICATION

Hyundai/Kia SQ Mark Certification

Awarded Hyundai/Kia supplier SQ Mark — marking full entry as a Korean automotive Tier-1/Tier-2 partner.

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2008 DOUBLE CERTIFICATION

IATF 16949 + ISO 14001 Dual Certification

Simultaneous certification in IATF 16949 (formerly ISO/TS 16949) and ISO 14001 — meeting international standards in both quality and environmental management.

QUALITY IATF 16949 (Automotive QMS)
ENV ISO 14001 (Environmental MS)
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2013 A-GRADE

Hyundai/Kia SQ Hardware Certification (A-Grade)

Awarded Hyundai Motor Group's top-tier SQ A-Grade — qualifying as a core supplier eligible for direct delivery to Tier-1 partners.

GRADE A-Grade (Top Hardware Tier)
'15
2015 CORPORATION

Incorporation & Sihwa Industrial Complex Relocation

Corporate transition from Daesung Metal to Daesung Fastener Co., Ltd. in June; in August, relocated the plant from Gojan-dong, Incheon to Sihwa Industrial Complex, Siheung — marking a new beginning.

JUNE Corporation — Daesung Metal → Daesung Fastener Co., Ltd.
AUGUST 2nd Relocation — Incheon Gojan-dong → Gyeonggi Siheung Sihwa Industrial
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2018. 03. 28 MINISTERIAL AWARD

Smart Factory + Ministerial Commendation

Awarded Minister of SMEs and Startups Commendation for leading manufacturing digital transformation — recognized as a model of combining traditional manufacturing with smart technology.

AWARDED BY Minister of SMEs and Startups
REASON Smart Factory construction contributing to manufacturing & national economy
PRESENT · 2026

Today

20people
Headcount
1,050M units/mo
Capacity
54B KRW
2025 Revenue
SQ-A
Hyundai/Kia Grade