Yoosung Enterprise Co., Ltd.(YPR)

Company Name : Yoosung Enterprise Co., Ltd.(YPR)
CEO : Son, Jinhyun
Group : Yooseong Enterprise
Type of business : Manufacturing of new parts for automotive engine
Business contents : Manufacturing and selling railroad car parts(piston ring, cylinder liner, valve guide, tappet)automotive parts, cast steel, casting
Form of company : KOSPI, Middle sized company, external audit corporation, export/import company
Established dated : 18th March 1960
Number of Employee : 627 (2019)
Sales turnover : KRW 246,202,330,000(2018)
Business profit : KRW -860,9130,000(2018)
Capital : 12,973,750,000 KRW (2018)
Representative Tel. +82-41-539-5000-2
Web site: http://www.ypr.co.kr
Address : 22, Asanvalleydong-ro, Dunpo-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea

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History :
(Copy and past from http://www.ypr.co.kr/php/english/e_main_page.php?id=12 )

1950

Aug.15,1959 Yoosung Enterprise Co., Ltd. was incorporated.

1970

Mar.03,1979 Decorated with “Bronze Tower Industrial Medal” as a model tax payer
Jun.25,1979 Entered into Technical Cooperation Agreement with Sealed Power Corp., U.S.A.

1980

Dec.13,1984 As a joint venture with A.E. PLC, UK. established Dongsuh industrial Co., Ltd. for piston manufacture.
Jul.01,1986 Entered into Technical Cooperation Agreement with Nippon Piston Ring Co., Ltd. Japan.
Oct.10,1988 Stock listed on Korea Stock Exchange and became a public company.
Jan.19,1989 As a joint venture with Daido Metal Co., Ltd., Japan, established Dongsung Metal Co., Ltd.

1990

Apr.02,1992 Established Technical Research Institute.
Feb.06,1993 Established Yoosung P.M. Industrial Co., Ltd for powder metal product.
May.17,1993 Decorated with “Silver Tower Industrial Medal” on 20th Industrial and commerce day.
Feb.10,1995 Entered into Technical Cooperation Agreement with Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Apr.08,1995 Authorized by ISO 9001 Certificate from TVBayern, Germany(Piston Rings, Valve Guides, Camshafts, Air compressors)
Apr.19,1995 As a joint venture with Nittan Valve Co., Ltd., Japan, established Shinhwa Precision Co., Ltd.
Jul.03,1997 Entered into Technical Cooperation Agreement with T&N, UK and Teiko Piston Ring Co., Ltd.
Sep.15,1998 Authorized by ISO 9001 Certificate from TUVManagement Service, Germany(Piston rings, Cylinder Liners, Camshafts, Air compressors, Ex- manifolds)

2000

Jun.01,2001 Moved Buchon factory to the new factory site in Asan.
Jan.28,2003 As a joint venture with Teikoku Piston Ring Co., Ltd., Japan, established Y&T PowerTech Inc.
Feb.26,2003 Awarded as a company who has contributed distinguished service to Korean Automotive Industry by Minister of “Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy”
Mar.03,2004 Awarded commendation by the Minister of Finance and Economy.
Sep.22,2004 Authorized TS16949 and ISO 14001 Certificate from TUV Management Service, Germany.
Feb.04,2005 Established CUPR(China United Piston Ring Co., Ltd.) as a joint venture company in Langfang, China with TPR, Japan and ARN, China.
Apr.16,2005 Stock split (from KRW 5,000 of face value to KRW 500 of face value)
Sep.30,2005 Awarded as a supplier of piston rings for Daimler Chrysler, U.S.
Nov.30,2005 Awarded the export tower of $30,000,000 by KITA.
Nov.30,2006 Awarded the export tower of $50,000,000 by KITA.
Mar.03,2007 Awarded commendation by the Minister of Finance and Economy.
Apr.25,2007 CUPR became operational
Nov.30,2007 Awarded a commendation from the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy on the 44th Trade Day
May.15,2009 Obtained the Certification for Marine Engine Liners
Jan.01,2010 Moved Air compressor factory to Namdong
Mar.19,2010 Increased the capital up to KRW12,973,750,000
Nov.30,2011 Awarded the Export Towr of USD70,000,000 by KITA on the 44th Trade Day
Oct.23,2012 Establishment of Dongtan Logistics Center
Sep.05,2012 Awarded the Export Towr of USD100,000,000 by KITA on the 45th Trade Day
Jul.02.2013 TSI16949 / ISO14001 Certification from BSI, England