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HISTORY

The history of Hyundai Sungwoo is it self the evolution of the automotive parts industry.



Evolved from Seohan Precision Machine Co., Ltd, established in 1987, Hyundai Sungwoo Holdings has undergone constant development by manufacturing technology-intensive products such as casting, alloy wheel and battery essential to the automotive industry. Hyundai Sungwoo Holdings is emerging as a leading global automotive parts company through its overarching operations of casting and alloy wheel producer Hyundai Sungwoo Casting, worldwide battery maker Hyundai Sungwoo Solite.

2024.08 Establishment of Integrated R&D Center

2020’s

Shifting paradigms with technology

In the next 10 years, we will envision and practice technology that changes the paradigm of the global market.

2024.08 Establishment of Integrated R&D Center

2010’s

Setting sights on global expansion

Hyundai Sungwoo commences
a new evolutionary journey to global markets.

2015.02 R&D Office building in Gyeongju
2000.06 Sungwoo USA Corp,(now Hyundai Sungwoo Auto USA Corp.)

2000’s

In pursuit of innovation beyond limits

We push boundaries with the power of
innovation transcending businesses.

2000.06 Sungwoo USA Corp,(now Hyundai Sungwoo Auto USA Corp.)

1990’s

Progress based on pioneering spirit

Our pioneering spirit to venture out and create new paths is the foundation of Hyundai Sungwoo.

1996.05 Alloy Wheel Plant in Chungju

1980’s

The beginning of a creative journey

The history of Hyundai Sungwoo records the journey
of a creative star.

1988.07 Constructed casting plant in Pohang
1988.07 Constructed casting plant in Pohang
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HISTORY

The history of Hyundai Sungwoo Holdings is the energy moving
Korean industry forward.

2020’s 2024 09 Solite Battery has been awarded ‘Brand of the Year, 2024’ for 5 consecutive years in the automotive battery presented by Korea Consumer Forum
08 Establishment of Integrated R&D Center
03 Solite Battery has been awarded ‘Korea Brand Star, 2024’ for 6 consecutive years in the most valuable brand of automotive battery presented by Brand Stock
2020 01 Merger between Hyundai Sungwoo Casting and Hyundai Sungwoo Metal
2010’s 2019 04 Awarded ‘Kotler Awards’ in marketing excellence for sports marketing
201607 Solite Battery awarded ‘The Proud the Most Valuable Product’ for 3 consecutive years presented by KMA
201509 Established Hyundai Sungwoo Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
05 Established Hyundai Sungwoo Holdings Co., Ltd./Hyundai Sungwoo Casting Co., Ltd./Hyundai Sungwoo Solite Co., Ltd./ Hyundai Sungwoo Metal Co., Ltd.
03 Awarded ‘The Greatest Executive Leadership of the Year’ in sustainable management for 2 consecutive years presented by Joongang Ilbo
02 Constructed Research Office Building in Gyeongju
201305 Renamed Sungwoo Automotive Co., Ltd. to Hyundai Sungwoo Automotive Korea Co., Ltd.
201212 Sungwoo Automotive Co., Ltd. awarded ‘$400 million Export Tower Award’
04 Expanded battery plant in Gyeougju
03 Constructed R&D Center in Chungju
201011 Constructed 2nd wheel plant in Chungju
2000’s200904 Established Sungwoo Logistics Co., Ltd.
200809 Established Longkou Hyundai Sungwoo Automotive Co., Ltd. (alloy wheel plant in China)
200510 Expanded Machining plant in Pohang
05 Constructed 3rd casting plant in Pohang
200111 Sungwoo Automotive Co., Ltd. awarded ‘$100 million Export Tower Award’
200010 Renamed Sungwoo Precision Industry Co., Ltd. to Sungwoo Automotive Co., Ltd.
06 Seperated from parent company Sungwoo Group Established Sungwoo USA Corp. (currently Hyundai Sungwoo Auto USA Corp.)
1990’s199608 Constructed 2nd casting plant in Pohang
05 Constructed wheel plant in Chungju
1980’s198807 Constructed casting plant in Pohang
198705 Established Seohan Precision Machine Co., Ltd.