DSC Dongtan Co., Ltd.

• Company Name: DSC Dongtan Co., Ltd.
• CEO: Hee-Oh Cho
• Type of Business: Manufacturing of Automotive Metal Pressed Components
• Business Contents: Manufacturing and R&D of automotive seat frames, seat structures, lumbar support systems, seat suspension assemblies, and automotive seating components
• Form of Company: Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)
• Established Date: May 14, 2015 (DSC Group originally founded in April 1979)
• Number of Employees: 222
• Sales Turnover: KRW 267.6 Billion (2025)
• Capital: KRW 50 Million (2025)
• Business Profit: KRW 49.56 Billion (2025)
• Website: http://www.godsc.co.kr
• Address: 6 Dongtansandan 10-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea

Company Overview

DSC Dongtan Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of automotive seat frame systems and seating components, belonging to the DSC Group, one of Korea’s leading seat frame manufacturers established in 1979.

For more than four decades, DSC has supplied seat frame products to global automotive manufacturers while continuously expanding its production capabilities and overseas manufacturing network. Through advanced engineering, automated manufacturing, and continuous R&D investment, the company has established itself as a trusted supplier in the global automotive seating industry.

DSC has obtained internationally recognized certifications including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001, demonstrating its commitment to quality management and environmentally responsible manufacturing.

With manufacturing facilities across Korea, China, India, Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America, DSC continues to strengthen its global supply chain while pursuing innovation, sustainable management, and customer satisfaction.

Global Manufacturing Network

DSC has established manufacturing facilities worldwide, including:

• Korea
• China (Beijing, Yancheng, Changzhou, Ningbo)
• India (Mannur, Pune, Bangalore, Oragadam)
• Czech Republic
• Slovakia
• Turkey
• Poland
• Indonesia
• United States (Indiana, Alabama, Savannah)

This global production network enables DSC to support international OEM manufacturing operations with localized production and supply capabilities.

Quality & Technology

DSC emphasizes continuous innovation through:

• IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Management
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management
• Advanced Seat Frame Engineering
• Lightweight Structure Development
• Patent-Protected Lumbar Support Systems
• Global Manufacturing Standards
• Continuous R&D Investment

History of DSC

2023

• Awarded the USD 100 Million Export Tower at the 60th Trade Day
• Received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the 21st Automotive Parts Industry Awards
• Established Savannah Plant in the United States

2021

• Established Mikołów Plant in Poland

2020

• Established Bekasi Plant in Indonesia
• Established Wiskowice Plant in Poland

2019

• Established Alabama Plant in the United States

2018

• Awarded the Stone Tower Order of Industrial Service
• Recognized as an Exemplary Taxpayer
• Established Bangalore Plant in India

2017

• Completed new Dongtan Headquarters
• Received the Jang Young-Sil Award

2016

• Awarded the USD 70 Million Export Tower
• Received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award
• Established Indiana Plant in the United States
• Established Ningbo Plant in China
• Established Changzhou Plant in China

2015

• Established Žilina Plant in Slovakia

2014

• Received the Gyeongju Chamber of Commerce Industry Award

2013

• Established Oragadam Plant in India
• Awarded Hyundai Dymos Best Supplier (Development Division)

2011

• Began operation of Pune Plant in India
• Received the Minister of Strategy and Finance Award on Taxpayer’s Day
• Awarded the Industrial Medal on Commercial and Industry Day

2010

• Selected as an INNO-BIZ Company
• Certified as a Venture Company

2007

• Established Třinec Plant in the Czech Republic
• Received Korea’s Best CEO Award
• Awarded the Gyeongsangbuk-do Industrial Peace Prize

2006

• Received the “Outstanding Korean Business Leader” Award (Automotive Parts Category)
• Established İzmit Plant in Türkiye
• Established Mannur Plant in India

2005

• Established Gwangju Plant
• Selected as Hyundai Mobis Best Supplier

2004

• Obtained ISO/TS 16949 Certification
• Obtained ISO 14001 Certification
• Received the Prime Minister’s Award on Commercial and Industry Day
• Began supplying components to Lear Korea

2003

• Established Beijing Plant in China
• Established Yancheng Plant in China

2002

• Established Asan Plant
• Received the Outstanding Taxpayer Award

2001

• Obtained QS9000 Certification
• Established Corporate R&D Center

1997

• Obtained ISO 9001 Certification

1994

• Incorporated as DSC Co., Ltd.

1986

• Began supplying bus seat components to Hyundai Motor

1980

• Began supplying seat components to Hyundai Motor

1979

• Company founded as a specialized manufacturer of automotive seat components.

Main Products

Seat Frame Assemblies

• Front Back Frame Assembly
• Rear Back Frame Assembly
• Rear Cushion Frame Assembly
• Third-Row Cushion & Leg Frame Assembly

Lumbar Support Systems

• 2-Way Power Lumbar Support
• Compact 2-Way Power Lumbar Support
• Compact 4-Way Power Lumbar Support

Seat Mechanisms

• Front Back Suspension Assembly
• Folding Rear Seat Frames
• Split Seat Frames
• Manual & Power Seat Mechanisms

Body Components

• Cowl Cross Bar Assembly

Product Features

DSC supplies seat frame systems for numerous Hyundai and Kia vehicle platforms, offering:

• Manual and Power Seat Frames
• Ventilated Seat Compatibility
• Airbag Integration
• Lumbar Support Systems
• Integrated Memory Seat (IMS) Compatibility
• Folding Rear Seat Structures
• Lightweight Structural Designs
• Proprietary Lumbar Mechanisms with Patent Technology

Representative vehicle applications include:

• Hyundai Avante (AD)
• Hyundai Sonata (LF)
• Hyundai Tucson (TL)
• Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)
• Hyundai Equus (VI)
• Hyundai i30 (PD)
• Hyundai i40
• Kia vehicle platforms

Competitive Strengths

DSC has developed into one of Korea’s leading automotive seating component manufacturers by combining advanced seat frame engineering, proprietary mechanism technologies, and a comprehensive global manufacturing network. Its long-standing partnerships with Hyundai Motor Group and other global OEMs, together with continuous investment in lightweight seat structures, ergonomic seating technologies, and international production facilities, position the company as a reliable Tier-1 supplier for next-generation automotive seating systems.