Overview
- Summary
- Cretec, established in 1971, a leading industrial tool distribution specialist in South Korea. The company's mission involves systematizing, standardizing, IT-enabling procurement, and advancing logistics for a vast range of industrial tools, contributing to enhanced productivity and safety in industrial sites. Supplying over 140,000 industrial tool items to 9,000+ tool retailers nationwide, serving as a central hub for industrial tool distribution in Korea. Providing optimal B2B solutions to customers through its online ordering system and advanced logistics infrastructure.Cretec, established in 1971, a leading industrial tool distribution specialist in South Korea. The company's mission involves systematizing, standardizing, IT-enabling procurement, and advancing logistics for a vast range of industrial tools, contributing to enhanced productivity and safety in industrial sites. Supplying over 140,000 industrial tool items to 9,000+ tool retailers nationwide, serving as a central hub for industrial tool distribution in Korea. Providing optimal B2B solutions to customers through its online ordering system and advanced logistics infrastructure.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Handling over 140,000 items of industrial tools and supplies across nine major categories essential for various industrial fields.Handling over 140,000 items of industrial tools and supplies across nine major categories essential for various industrial fields.
- Key product groups include hand tools, cutting/molding/machinable tools, measurement/surveying/gauging equipment, power/diamond/engine/material handling equipment, pneumatic/compressor/hydraulic tools, welding supplies, safety supplies, and general industrial supplies.Key product groups include hand tools, cutting/molding/machinable tools, measurement/surveying/gauging equipment, power/diamond/engine/material handling equipment, pneumatic/compressor/hydraulic tools, welding supplies, safety supplies, and general industrial supplies.
- Core technologies and systems include the CTX (CreTec eXpress) online ordering system, offering real-time transaction information and mobile ordering support.Core technologies and systems include the CTX (CreTec eXpress) online ordering system, offering real-time transaction information and mobile ordering support.
- The publication of the 'Korea Standard Tool Catalog,' the first systematic catalog in the domestic industrial tool distribution, providing comprehensive product information.The publication of the 'Korea Standard Tool Catalog,' the first systematic catalog in the domestic industrial tool distribution, providing comprehensive product information.
- Establishment of a scientific distribution network with barcode systems, electronic ordering systems, and digitalized product information, alongside advanced smart logistics operations.Establishment of a scientific distribution network with barcode systems, electronic ordering systems, and digitalized product information, alongside advanced smart logistics operations.
- Strategic investment in product development through the acquisition of its private brand, Seshin Buffalo, focusing on high-performance and high-quality products.Strategic investment in product development through the acquisition of its private brand, Seshin Buffalo, focusing on high-performance and high-quality products.
- Core Advantages
- Unique capability in building and managing an extensive database by systematically classifying and standardizing over 140,000 industrial tool and supply items.Unique capability in building and managing an extensive database by systematically classifying and standardizing over 140,000 industrial tool and supply items.
- A robust supply chain established through partnerships with over 1,300 domestic and international manufacturers, ensuring a comprehensive product lineup.A robust supply chain established through partnerships with over 1,300 domestic and international manufacturers, ensuring a comprehensive product lineup.
- Provision of efficient IT-based distribution solutions, including the CTX online ordering system, CTX tool shop mall, and big data management system, leading digital transformation for convenient customer ordering and effective inventory management.Provision of efficient IT-based distribution solutions, including the CTX online ordering system, CTX tool shop mall, and big data management system, leading digital transformation for convenient customer ordering and effective inventory management.
- An optimized logistics network with advanced logistics centers and cross-docking facilities in key locations such as Daegu, Seoul, Seo-Daegu, Daejeon, and Gwangju, ensuring fast and accurate delivery, with a smart logistics center in Daegu scheduled for 2025.An optimized logistics network with advanced logistics centers and cross-docking facilities in key locations such as Daegu, Seoul, Seo-Daegu, Daejeon, and Gwangju, ensuring fast and accurate delivery, with a smart logistics center in Daegu scheduled for 2025.
- Enhanced customer purchasing convenience through the publication of the authoritative 'Korea Standard Tool Catalog' and the provision of detailed product information and knowledge via its online platforms.Enhanced customer purchasing convenience through the publication of the authoritative 'Korea Standard Tool Catalog' and the provision of detailed product information and knowledge via its online platforms.
- Deep trust and brand value accumulated over 50 years of history in industrial tool distribution, rooted in its founding principle of 'responsibility'.Deep trust and brand value accumulated over 50 years of history in industrial tool distribution, rooted in its founding principle of 'responsibility'.
- Strengthening market competitiveness through the acquisition of the Seshin Buffalo brand and the introduction of new manufacturing technologies for high-quality private label products.Strengthening market competitiveness through the acquisition of the Seshin Buffalo brand and the introduction of new manufacturing technologies for high-quality private label products.
- Target Industrie
- Construction industry sites.Construction industry sites.
- Manufacturing industry sites.Manufacturing industry sites.
- Various industrial production sites in general.Various industrial production sites in general.
- Major Markets
- China (Shanghai branch establishment)China (Shanghai branch establishment)
- USA (supply contract with US General Services Administration)USA (supply contract with US General Services Administration)
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification.ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification.
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification.ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification.
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification.ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification.
- ISO 27001 Information Security Management System certification.ISO 27001 Information Security Management System certification.
- Acquisition of AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification for import/export safety management.Acquisition of AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification for import/export safety management.
- 'Good Content Service' certification mark from the Ministry of Science and ICT for its CTX online ordering system. 'Good Content Service' certification mark from the Ministry of Science and ICT for its CTX online ordering system.
- Numerous awards including the National Tax Service Commissioner's Commendation (1989), Ministry of Finance Award (1993, Presidential Award in 2008), Prime Minister's Commendation (2009), Industrial Service Medal for National Quality Award (2011), Presidential Commendation for National Quality Management (2016), Presidential Award for Korea Distribution Grand Prize (2020), and Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the Korea Brand Awards (2023).Numerous awards including the National Tax Service Commissioner's Commendation (1989), Ministry of Finance Award (1993, Presidential Award in 2008), Prime Minister's Commendation (2009), Industrial Service Medal for National Quality Award (2011), Presidential Commendation for National Quality Management (2016), Presidential Award for Korea Distribution Grand Prize (2020), and Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the Korea Brand Awards (2023).
- Its promotional video received the Asia-Pacific Stevie Award.Its promotional video received the Asia-Pacific Stevie Award.
Introduction
Location
100 Dalseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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