International Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading South Korean manufacturer of transformers and power conversion devices, established in 1946. Its product portfolio includes power, distribution, pole-mounted, and pad-mounted transformers, as well as Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), chargers, rectifiers, Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVR), and inverters. The company holds unique proprietary technology for railway vehicle special transformers. It provides comprehensive power equipment solutions across various industries, including power generation, railway, nuclear energy, data centers, and renewable energy.InternationalElectricCo.,Ltd.isaleadingSouthKoreanmanufactureroftransformersandpowerconversiondevices,establishedin1946.Itsproductportfolioincludespower,distribution,pole-mounted,andpad-mountedtransformers,aswellasUninterruptiblePowerSupplies(UPS),chargers,rectifiers,AutomaticVoltageRegulators(AVR),andinverters.Thecompanyholdsuniqueproprietarytechnologyforrailwayvehiclespecialtransformers.Itprovidescomprehensivepowerequipmentsolutionsacrossvariousindustries,includingpowergeneration,railway,nuclearenergy,datacenters,andrenewableenergy.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
Power and Distribution Transformers: Single-phase and three-phase power transformers, with capacities up to 60MVA and voltages up to 69KV. Production of various types of transformers, including pole-mounted transformers, pad-mounted transformers (single-phase and three-phase), general dry-type transformers, cast resin transformers, and neutral grounding reactors. Pole-mounted transformers are available in single-phase and three-phase, with capacities from 10-150KVA, voltages up to 36KV, and general or amorphous core types. Three-phase pad-mounted transformers have capacities up to 10MVA and voltages up to 34.5KV. Single-phase pad-mounted transformers have capacities up to 250KVA and voltages up to 34.5KV.PowerandDistributionTransformers:Single-phaseandthree-phasepowertransformers,withcapacitiesupto60MVAandvoltagesupto69KV.Productionofvarioustypesoftransformers,includingpole-mountedtransformers,pad-mountedtransformers(single-phaseandthree-phase),generaldry-typetransformers,castresintransformers,andneutralgroundingreactors.Pole-mountedtransformersareavailableinsingle-phaseandthree-phase,withcapacitiesfrom10-150KVA,voltagesupto36KV,andgeneraloramorphouscoretypes.Three-phasepad-mountedtransformershavecapacitiesupto10MVAandvoltagesupto34.5KV.Single-phasepad-mountedtransformershavecapacitiesupto250KVAandvoltagesupto34.5KV.
Special Transformers for Railway Vehicles: Transformers for electric multiple units (EMUs) and locomotives, with successful localization of main transformers for 430km/h high-speed trains (HEMU-430X) in 2016. Development and supply of main transformers for 300km/h high-speed trains (Sancheon type) in 2018. Participation capabilities in distributed power high-speed train projects such as EMU-250 and EMU-300. Patented wedge core installation structure and assembly structure for EMU main transformers.SpecialTransformersforRailwayVehicles:Transformersforelectricmultipleunits(EMUs)andlocomotives,withsuccessfullocalizationofmaintransformersfor430km/hhigh-speedtrains(HEMU-430X)in2016.Developmentandsupplyofmaintransformersfor300km/hhigh-speedtrains(Sancheontype)in2018.Participationcapabilitiesindistributedpowerhigh-speedtrainprojectssuchasEMU-250andEMU-300.PatentedwedgecoreinstallationstructureandassemblystructureforEMUmaintransformers.
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS): Single-phase and three-phase UPS, 50/60Hz frequency, 120Vac~480Vac ± 10% AC input, 120Vac~480Vac ± 2% AC output, with capacities up to 800kVA. Adherence to strict international standards such as KEPIC EEL 1000, KEPIC END 1100, IEEE 650, IEEE 344, and Reg. Guide 1.180.UninterruptiblePowerSupplies(UPS):Single-phaseandthree-phaseUPS,50/60Hzfrequency,120Vac~480Vac±10%ACinput,120Vac~480Vac±2%ACoutput,withcapacitiesupto800kVA.AdherencetostrictinternationalstandardssuchasKEPICEEL1000,KEPICEND1100,IEEE650,IEEE344,andReg.Guide1.180.
Inverters: Single-phase and three-phase, 50/60Hz frequency, 100~600VDC input, 120Vac~480Vac ± 2% AC output, with capacities up to 800kVA. Development and supply capabilities for special-purpose products such as solar inverters, inverters for nuclear power plant main equipment, and high-voltage DC power supplies for EP electrostatic precipitators.Inverters:Single-phaseandthree-phase,50/60Hzfrequency,100~600VDCinput,120Vac~480Vac±2%ACoutput,withcapacitiesupto800kVA.Developmentandsupplycapabilitiesforspecial-purposeproductssuchassolarinverters,invertersfornuclearpowerplantmainequipment,andhigh-voltageDCpowersuppliesforEPelectrostaticprecipitators.
Chargers and Rectifiers: Provision of Battery Charger and Rectifier product lines.ChargersandRectifiers:ProvisionofBatteryChargerandRectifierproductlines.
Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVR): Automatic Voltage Regulator product lines, with successful domestic development of Pole-Mounted Automatic Voltage Regulators (PVR).AutomaticVoltageRegulators(AVR):AutomaticVoltageRegulatorproductlines,withsuccessfuldomesticdevelopmentofPole-MountedAutomaticVoltageRegulators(PVR).
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
Long History and Accumulated Technology: Over 70 years of unique technology and know-how in the transformer and power equipment sectors since its establishment in 1946. A pioneering history as the first specialized transformer manufacturer in Korea.LongHistoryandAccumulatedTechnology:Over70yearsofuniquetechnologyandknow-howinthetransformerandpowerequipmentsectorssinceitsestablishmentin1946.ApioneeringhistoryasthefirstspecializedtransformermanufacturerinKorea.
Proprietary Technology for Railway Vehicle Special Transformers: The only company in Korea to possess proprietary technology for special transformers for railway vehicles. Successful localization of main transformers for 430km/h high-speed trains (HEMU-430X) and development and supply of main transformers for 300km/h high-speed trains (Sancheon type). Market leadership through participation in distributed power high-speed train projects.ProprietaryTechnologyforRailwayVehicleSpecialTransformers:TheonlycompanyinKoreatopossessproprietarytechnologyforspecialtransformersforrailwayvehicles.Successfullocalizationofmaintransformersfor430km/hhigh-speedtrains(HEMU-430X)anddevelopmentandsupplyofmaintransformersfor300km/hhigh-speedtrains(Sancheontype).Marketleadershipthroughparticipationindistributedpowerhigh-speedtrainprojects.
Diverse Power Conversion Device Portfolio: A wide range of power conversion devices, from power, distribution, pole-mounted, and pad-mounted transformers to UPS, chargers, rectifiers, AVR, and inverters. Comprehensive solution capabilities, including the supply of main and auxiliary power equipment for nuclear power plants.DiversePowerConversionDevicePortfolio:Awiderangeofpowerconversiondevices,frompower,distribution,pole-mounted,andpad-mountedtransformerstoUPS,chargers,rectifiers,AVR,andinverters.Comprehensivesolutioncapabilities,includingthesupplyofmainandauxiliarypowerequipmentfornuclearpowerplants.
Adherence to International Standards and Quality Competitiveness: Strict adherence to international standards for UPS products, including KEPIC EEL 1000, KEPIC END 1100, IEEE 650, IEEE 344, and Reg. Guide 1.180. Acquisition of PS and UL marks through a technology introduction agreement with EMERSON of the USA, ensuring global quality competitiveness.AdherencetoInternationalStandardsandQualityCompetitiveness:StrictadherencetointernationalstandardsforUPSproducts,includingKEPICEEL1000,KEPICEND1100,IEEE650,IEEE344,andReg.Guide1.180.AcquisitionofPSandULmarksthroughatechnologyintroductionagreementwithEMERSONoftheUSA,ensuringglobalqualitycompetitiveness.
Continuous Research and Development and Innovation: Ongoing development of application technologies using power switching devices (SIC) and continuous efforts in R&D for technological innovation. Possession of a corporate research institute recognized by the Korea Industrial Technology Association.ContinuousResearchandDevelopmentandInnovation:Ongoingdevelopmentofapplicationtechnologiesusingpowerswitchingdevices(SIC)andcontinuouseffortsinR&Dfortechnologicalinnovation.PossessionofacorporateresearchinstituterecognizedbytheKoreaIndustrialTechnologyAssociation.
Expansion into Overseas Markets and Global Competitiveness: Designated as a Promising Export Company for Overseas Public Procurement Markets (G-PASS company) by the Public Procurement Service, establishing a foundation for international market entry. Recent expansion of overseas exports, particularly to the North American market, with increased supply to North American power companies, AI data centers, and renewable energy sectors. A 274% increase in export value from 2023 to 2024, demonstrating global growth potential.ExpansionintoOverseasMarketsandGlobalCompetitiveness:DesignatedasaPromisingExportCompanyforOverseasPublicProcurementMarkets(G-PASScompany)bythePublicProcurementService,establishingafoundationforinternationalmarketentry.Recentexpansionofoverseasexports,particularlytotheNorthAmericanmarket,withincreasedsupplytoNorthAmericanpowercompanies,AIdatacenters,andrenewableenergysectors.A274%increaseinexportvaluefrom2023to2024,demonstratingglobalgrowthpotential.
Target IndustriesTargetIndustries
Power Industry (power plants, substations, distribution networks)PowerIndustry(powerplants,substations,distributionnetworks)
Railway Industry (high-speed rail, electric multiple units, locomotives)RailwayIndustry(high-speedrail,electricmultipleunits,locomotives)
Nuclear Industry (nuclear power plant facilities, main and auxiliary power equipment for nuclear power plants)NuclearIndustry(nuclearpowerplantfacilities,mainandauxiliarypowerequipmentfornuclearpowerplants)
Data Centers (AI data centers)DataCenters(AIdatacenters)
Renewable Energy (solar inverters, renewable energy sector)RenewableEnergy(solarinverters,renewableenergysector)
Major MarketsMajorMarkets
United Arab Emirates (supply of E214 for BNPP Units 1-4)UnitedArabEmirates(supplyofE214forBNPPUnits1-4)
United States (expanded supply to North American power companies, AI data centers, and renewable energy sectors)UnitedStates(expandedsupplytoNorthAmericanpowercompanies,AIdatacenters,andrenewableenergysectors)
Certifications/PatentsCertifications/Patents
Patents: Patent registration for the wedge core installation structure of railway vehicle main transformers. Patent registration for the assembly structure of railway vehicle main transformers.Patents:Patentregistrationforthewedgecoreinstallationstructureofrailwayvehiclemaintransformers.Patentregistrationfortheassemblystructureofrailwayvehiclemaintransformers.
Certifications: Designated as a Promising Export Company for Overseas Public Procurement Markets (G-PASS company) by the Public Procurement Service. Possession of a transformer efficiency management equipment declaration confirmation (Korea Energy Agency). Acquisition of PS and UL marks through a technology introduction agreement with EMERSON of the USA. Selection as a 'Q-Class' company for nuclear power plant facilities. Adherence to international standards for UPS products, including KEPIC EEL 1000, KEPIC END 1100, IEEE 650, IEEE 344, and Reg. Guide 1.180. Acquisition of KS mark permission for single-point grounded transformers (KSC 4306, No. 1536). Acquisition of KS mark permission for small 6KV oil-immersed transformers (KSC 4303, No. 1158). Possession of direct production confirmation certificates for oil-immersed transformers and cast resin transformers, among others. Quality Management System (Nuclear Sector_CNCAN). Certified exporter of origin by item (Korea-ASEAN, Seoul Customs). Recognition as a corporate research institute by the Korea Industrial Technology Association.Certifications:DesignatedasaPromisingExportCompanyforOverseasPublicProcurementMarkets(G-PASScompany)bythePublicProcurementService.Possessionofatransformerefficiencymanagementequipmentdeclarationconfirmation(KoreaEnergyAgency).AcquisitionofPSandULmarksthroughatechnologyintroductionagreementwithEMERSONoftheUSA.Selectionasa'Q-Class'companyfornuclearpowerplantfacilities.AdherencetointernationalstandardsforUPSproducts,includingKEPICEEL1000,KEPICEND1100,IEEE650,IEEE344,andReg.Guide1.180.AcquisitionofKSmarkpermissionforsingle-pointgroundedtransformers(KSC4306,No.1536).AcquisitionofKSmarkpermissionforsmall6KVoil-immersedtransformers(KSC4303,No.1158).Possessionofdirectproductionconfirmationcertificatesforoil-immersedtransformersandcastresintransformers,amongothers.QualityManagementSystem(NuclearSector_CNCAN).Certifiedexporteroforiginbyitem(Korea-ASEAN,SeoulCustoms).RecognitionasacorporateresearchinstitutebytheKoreaIndustrialTechnologyAssociation.
Awards: Presidential Industrial Service Medal (No. 265). Recipient of the Chungcheongbuk-do Excellent SME Special Award (19th Chungcheongbuk-do Entrepreneur's Day). Designated as an official supplier of Uninterruptible Power Supplies for the 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Olympic Games.Awards:PresidentialIndustrialServiceMedal(No.265).RecipientoftheChungcheongbuk-doExcellentSMESpecialAward(19thChungcheongbuk-doEntrepreneur'sDay).DesignatedasanofficialsupplierofUninterruptiblePowerSuppliesforthe1986AsianGamesand1988OlympicGames.