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01About YPR

Established in 1959, YPR is manufacturing and supplying various types of engine part

BRIEF HISTORY

2000's

YPR 2000's

  1. Jun.01, 2001

    • Moved Buchon factory to the new factory site in Asan.

  2. Jan.28, 2003

    • As a joint venture with Teikoku Piston Ring Co., Ltd., Japan, established Y&T PowerTech Inc.

  3. 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"

  4. Mar.03, 2004

    • Awarded commendation by the Minister of Finance and Economy.

  5. Sep.22, 2004

    • Authorized TS16949 and ISO 14001 Certificate from TÜV Management Service, Germany.

  6. 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.

  7. Apr.16, 2005

    • Stock split (from KRW 5,000 of face value to KRW 500 of face value)

  8. Sep.30, 2005

    • Awarded as a supplier of piston rings for Daimler Chrysler, U.S.

  9. Nov.30, 2005

    • Awarded the export tower of $30,000,000 by KITA.

  10. Nov.30, 2006

    • Awarded the export tower of $50,000,000 by KITA.

  11. Mar.03, 2007

    • Awarded commendation by the Minister of Finance and Economy.

  12. Apr.25, 2007

    • CUPR became operational

  13. Nov.30, 2007

    • Awarded a commendation from the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy on the 44th Trade Day

  14. May.15, 2009

    • Obtained the Certification for Marine Engine Liners

  15. Jan.01, 2010

    • Moved Air compressor factory to Namdong

  16. Mar.19, 2010

    • Increased the capital up to KRW12,973,750,000

  17. Nov.30, 2011

    • Awarded the Export Tower of USD70,000,000 by KITA on the 44th Trade Day

  18. Oct.23, 2012

    • Establishment of Dongtan Logistics Center

  19. Sep.05, 2012

    • Awarded the Export Tower of USD100,000,000 by KITA on the 45th Trade Day

  20. Jul.02, 2013

    • TS16949 / ISO14001 Certification from BSI, England

1990's

YPR 1990's

  1. Apr.02, 1992

    • Established Technical Research Institute.

  2. Feb.06, 1993

    • Established Yoosung P.M. Industrial Co., Ltd for powder metal product.

  3. May.17, 1993

    • Decorated with "Silver Tower Industrial Medal" on 20th Industrial and commerce day.

  4. Feb.10, 1995

    • Entered into Technical Cooperation Agreement with Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

  5. Apr.08, 1995

    • Authorized by ISO 9001 Certificate from TÜV Bayern, Germany(Piston Rings, Valve Guides, Camshafts, Air compressors)

  6. Apr.19, 1995

    • As a joint venture with Nittan Valve Co., Ltd., Japan, established Shinhwa Precision Co., Ltd.

  7. Jul.03, 1997

    • Entered into Technical Cooperation Agreement with T&N, UK and Teikoku Piston Ring Co., Ltd.

  8. Sep.15, 1998

    • Authorized by ISO 9001 Certificate from TÜV Management Service, Germany(Piston rings, Cylinder Liners, Camshafts, Air compressors, Ex- manifolds)

1980's

YPR 1980's

  1. Dec.13, 1984

    • As a joint venture with A.E. PLC, UK. established Dongsuh industrial Co., Ltd. for piston manufacture.

  2. Jul.01, 1986

    • Entered into Technical Cooperation Agreement with Nippon Piston Ring Co., Ltd. Japan.

  3. Oct.10, 1988

    • Stock listed on Korea Stock Exchange and became a public company.

  4. Jan.19, 1989

    • As a joint venture with Daido Metal Co., Ltd., Japan, established Dongsung Metal Co., Ltd.

1970's

YPR 1970's

  1. Mar.03, 1979

    • Decorated with "Bronze Tower Industrial Medal" as a model tax payer

  2. Jun.25, 1979

    • Entered into Technical Cooperation Agreement with Sealed Power Corp., U.S.A.

1950's

YPR 1950's

  1. Aug.15, 1959

    • Yoosung Enterprise Co., Ltd. was incorporated.