KOS, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- Koryo Special Steel Wire (KOS) is a company with over 50 years of expertise in stainless steel wire production, ensuring world-class quality competitiveness. It primarily manufactures stainless steel wire, rope, and mesh, while also offering high-value product lines such as PV ribbons for solar cells, medical wires, and aerospace wires. Through its global network, including Korea and 10 overseas branches in 8 countries, the company swiftly addresses customer issues and enhances short-term delivery services via local factory expansions in the US and Europe, thereby boosting customer competitiveness. KOS is a global leader in material solutions, dedicated to continuous R&D and investment to contribute to customer profitability and industrial development.Koryo Special Steel Wire (KOS) is a company with over 50 years of expertise in stainless steel wire production, ensuring world-class quality competitiveness. It primarily manufactures stainless steel wire, rope, and mesh, while also offering high-value product lines such as PV ribbons for solar cells, medical wires, and aerospace wires. Through its global network, including Korea and 10 overseas branches in 8 countries, the company swiftly addresses customer issues and enhances short-term delivery services via local factory expansions in the US and Europe, thereby boosting customer competitiveness. KOS is a global leader in material solutions, dedicated to continuous R&D and investment to contribute to customer profitability and industrial development.
- Stainless Wire: A core product widely used in automotive, electronics, construction, and medical applications. Production capability for over 50 steel types and precise diameter control from 0.02mm to 20mm. Application of superior coating technologies such as G-Co, J-Co, and GM-Co.Stainless Wire: A core product widely used in automotive, electronics, construction, and medical applications. Production capability for over 50 steel types and precise diameter control from 0.02mm to 20mm. Application of superior coating technologies such as G-Co, J-Co, and GM-Co.
- Stainless Rope: Suitable for various applications including automotive, yachts, electronics, construction, and industrial operations. Offers diverse constructions like 1x7, 1x19, 7x19, 18x7+FC, 1x12, and a range of diameters. Achieves world-best shiny surface quality and exceptional durability through special processes and strict diameter management.Stainless Rope: Suitable for various applications including automotive, yachts, electronics, construction, and industrial operations. Offers diverse constructions like 1x7, 1x19, 7x19, 18x7+FC, 1x12, and a range of diameters. Achieves world-best shiny surface quality and exceptional durability through special processes and strict diameter management.
- PV Ribbon (KOSBON): A new product for solar cell modules, highly praised by leading domestic and international solar module companies. Actively involved in three national projects for the development of next-generation PV ribbons.PV Ribbon (KOSBON): A new product for solar cell modules, highly praised by leading domestic and international solar module companies. Actively involved in three national projects for the development of next-generation PV ribbons.
- Stainless Flat Wire (KOSFLAT): Characterized by ultra-precise rolling dimensions and strength management tailored to customer needs. Enhanced fatigue strength through round edges and uniform tensile strength across the entire length. Capability to control various product shapes, strengths, and dimensions (square, triangle, rectangle, semicircle, etc.) according to customer applications.Stainless Flat Wire (KOSFLAT): Characterized by ultra-precise rolling dimensions and strength management tailored to customer needs. Enhanced fatigue strength through round edges and uniform tensile strength across the entire length. Capability to control various product shapes, strengths, and dimensions (square, triangle, rectangle, semicircle, etc.) according to customer applications.
- Stainless Shaped Wire (KOSPRO): (Detailed specifications and technical information not explicitly found in search results)Stainless Shaped Wire (KOSPRO): (Detailed specifications and technical information not explicitly found in search results)
- Stainless Medical Wire (KOSMEDI): Specialized wires applied in medical guide wires and medical equipment. Applicable grades include 304, 304V, 302, and 301. Ensures optimal conditions for various post-processing steps through precise surface cleanliness, homogeneous strength management, and application-based quality control. Produces various forms of medical wires, including Nitinol wire, flat rolled wire, straightened wire, and PTFE coated wire.Stainless Medical Wire (KOSMEDI): Specialized wires applied in medical guide wires and medical equipment. Applicable grades include 304, 304V, 302, and 301. Ensures optimal conditions for various post-processing steps through precise surface cleanliness, homogeneous strength management, and application-based quality control. Produces various forms of medical wires, including Nitinol wire, flat rolled wire, straightened wire, and PTFE coated wire.
- Nickel Coated Carbon Wire (KOSNIC): A product that contributes to improving customer productivity and reducing costs by enhancing corrosion resistance and solderability through uniform coating thickness control.Nickel Coated Carbon Wire (KOSNIC): A product that contributes to improving customer productivity and reducing costs by enhancing corrosion resistance and solderability through uniform coating thickness control.
- Nickel Alloy Wire (KOSLOY): Produces 14 different grades of nickel alloy wires, known for best quality control and on-time delivery capabilities. Supports customers with detailed technical consulting.Nickel Alloy Wire (KOSLOY): Produces 14 different grades of nickel alloy wires, known for best quality control and on-time delivery capabilities. Supports customers with detailed technical consulting.
- Titanium Wire (KOSTI): High-performance wire utilized in various industries such as general industrial, medical, and aerospace applications. Supplied with AS 9100D certification. Features uniform and fine microstructure with high strength.Titanium Wire (KOSTI): High-performance wire utilized in various industries such as general industrial, medical, and aerospace applications. Supplied with AS 9100D certification. Features uniform and fine microstructure with high strength.
- Metal Powder: A business segment supplying high-quality powder optimized for Additive Manufacturing (3D printing). Produced using the EIGA (Electrode Induction Melting Inert Gas Atomization) system. Capable of producing various metal powders, including titanium alloys, nickel alloys, and stainless steels, with customized production to meet diverse customer requirements.Metal Powder: A business segment supplying high-quality powder optimized for Additive Manufacturing (3D printing). Produced using the EIGA (Electrode Induction Melting Inert Gas Atomization) system. Capable of producing various metal powders, including titanium alloys, nickel alloys, and stainless steels, with customized production to meet diverse customer requirements.
- Over 50 Years of Accumulated Technical Expertise: A company with more than 50 years of specialized knowledge and know-how in stainless steel wire production, securing world-class quality competitiveness. Maintains global market leadership through continuous quality improvement.Over 50 Years of Accumulated Technical Expertise: A company with more than 50 years of specialized knowledge and know-how in stainless steel wire production, securing world-class quality competitiveness. Maintains global market leadership through continuous quality improvement.
- Global Production and Sales Network: Possesses global production bases with 5 factories in Korea and production facilities in the US (Atlanta), Europe (Czech Republic), and Vietnam (Dong Nai). An extensive global network with over 10 overseas branches and sales offices in 8 countries, including Germany, the US, Japan, Singapore, Turkey, China (Shanghai, Shenzhen), Italy, and Hong Kong. This network enables prompt resolution of customer issues and enhanced short-term delivery services, contributing to customer cost reduction and competitive advantage.Global Production and Sales Network: Possesses global production bases with 5 factories in Korea and production facilities in the US (Atlanta), Europe (Czech Republic), and Vietnam (Dong Nai). An extensive global network with over 10 overseas branches and sales offices in 8 countries, including Germany, the US, Japan, Singapore, Turkey, China (Shanghai, Shenzhen), Italy, and Hong Kong. This network enables prompt resolution of customer issues and enhanced short-term delivery services, contributing to customer cost reduction and competitive advantage.
- High-Value-Added Product and Technology Development Capabilities: Develops and supplies high-value-added products for advanced industries, such as PV ribbons (KOSBON), medical wires (KOSMEDI), and aerospace wires (KOSTI). A technology-leading company actively engaged in three national projects for the development of next-generation PV ribbons.High-Value-Added Product and Technology Development Capabilities: Develops and supplies high-value-added products for advanced industries, such as PV ribbons (KOSBON), medical wires (KOSMEDI), and aerospace wires (KOSTI). A technology-leading company actively engaged in three national projects for the development of next-generation PV ribbons.
- Strict Quality Control and Diverse International Certifications: Holds numerous international quality and environmental management system certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, AS9100D, ISO 13485, and ISO 45001. Possesses various product standard certifications such as JIS, KS, RoHS, and BIS, ensuring product reliability. Recognized as a 'World-Class Product' for stainless steel wire by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy in 2003.Strict Quality Control and Diverse International Certifications: Holds numerous international quality and environmental management system certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, AS9100D, ISO 13485, and ISO 45001. Possesses various product standard certifications such as JIS, KS, RoHS, and BIS, ensuring product reliability. Recognized as a 'World-Class Product' for stainless steel wire by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy in 2003.
- Customer-Tailored Solution Provision: Provides timely product technical information directly applicable to customer production sites, contributing to increased customer profitability. Capabilities include ultra-precise rolling dimension and strength management, special coating technologies, and control over various shapes and dimensions, enabling customized product development and supply to meet specific customer requirements.Customer-Tailored Solution Provision: Provides timely product technical information directly applicable to customer production sites, contributing to increased customer profitability. Capabilities include ultra-precise rolling dimension and strength management, special coating technologies, and control over various shapes and dimensions, enabling customized product development and supply to meet specific customer requirements.
- Continuous R&D and Talent Investment: Demonstrates efforts to maintain its technological leadership through ongoing research and development, employee training, and capital investments. Implements a thorough and meticulous environmental management system for eco-friendly processes and product development.Continuous R&D and Talent Investment: Demonstrates efforts to maintain its technological leadership through ongoing research and development, employee training, and capital investments. Implements a thorough and meticulous environmental management system for eco-friendly processes and product development.
- Automotive IndustryAutomotive Industry
- Electronics IndustryElectronics Industry
- Construction IndustryConstruction Industry
- Medical Device IndustryMedical Device Industry
- Solar Power Industry (Solar Cell Modules)Solar Power Industry (Solar Cell Modules)
- Aerospace IndustryAerospace Industry
- Yacht IndustryYacht Industry
- Petrochemical IndustryPetrochemical Industry
- Optical Frame IndustryOptical Frame Industry
- 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) Industry3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) Industry
- Spring Manufacturing IndustrySpring Manufacturing Industry
- Filtration IndustryFiltration Industry
- Printing IndustryPrinting Industry
- South Korea, Singapore, China (Shanghai, Shenzhen), Japan (Osaka, Tokyo), Hong Kong, Vietnam, ThailandSouth Korea, Singapore, China (Shanghai, Shenzhen), Japan (Osaka, Tokyo), Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand
- Germany (Düsseldorf), Czech Republic (Lovosice), Turkey (Istanbul), Italy (Milan)Germany (Düsseldorf), Czech Republic (Lovosice), Turkey (Istanbul), Italy (Milan)
- United States (New Jersey, Atlanta)United States (New Jersey, Atlanta)
- ISO 9001:2015 (Koryo Special Steel Wire, Koswire, Kosglobal Haman Plant, Kos Czech)ISO 9001:2015 (Koryo Special Steel Wire, Koswire, Kosglobal Haman Plant, Kos Czech)
- ISO 14001:2015 (Koryo Special Steel Wire, Koswire, Kosglobal Haman Plant)ISO 14001:2015 (Koryo Special Steel Wire, Koswire, Kosglobal Haman Plant)
- IATF 16949:2016 (Yusan Plant, Daesong Plant, Haman Plant, Busan Plant, Okmyung Plant, Kos Czech)IATF 16949:2016 (Yusan Plant, Daesong Plant, Haman Plant, Busan Plant, Okmyung Plant, Kos Czech)
- AS9100/AS9100D (Koryo Special Steel Wire, Aerospace Wire)AS9100/AS9100D (Koryo Special Steel Wire, Aerospace Wire)
- ISO 45001:2018 (Koryo Special Steel Wire, Koswire, Kosglobal)ISO 45001:2018 (Koryo Special Steel Wire, Koswire, Kosglobal)
- ISO 13485:2016 (Koryo Special Steel Wire, Kosglobal Uiryeong Plant)ISO 13485:2016 (Koryo Special Steel Wire, Kosglobal Uiryeong Plant)
- Multiple Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) certifications including JIS G 4314, JIS G 4309, JIS G 4315, JIS G 3540, JIS G 3557 (various plants)Multiple Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) certifications including JIS G 4314, JIS G 4309, JIS G 4315, JIS G 3540, JIS G 3557 (various plants)
- KS Certification (Stainless Steel Wire for Springs/Cold Heading)KS Certification (Stainless Steel Wire for Springs/Cold Heading)
- RoHS (Compliance with Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive for various product groups)RoHS (Compliance with Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive for various product groups)
- BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)
- Selected as a World-Class Product (Stainless Steel Wire, 2003 by Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy)Selected as a World-Class Product (Stainless Steel Wire, 2003 by Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy)
- Awarded the '100 Million Dollar Export Tower' (2012, 49th Trade Day)Awarded the '100 Million Dollar Export Tower' (2012, 49th Trade Day)
- Awarded the '10 Million Dollar Export Tower' (1986, 23rd Export Day)Awarded the '10 Million Dollar Export Tower' (1986, 23rd Export Day)
- Awarded the 'Stone Tower Industrial Medal' (1996, 30th Tax Day)Awarded the 'Stone Tower Industrial Medal' (1996, 30th Tax Day)
- Patent application related to special coating technology for cold heading stainless steel wirePatent application related to special coating technology for cold heading stainless steel wire
- Currently conducting three national projects for the development of next-generation PV ribbonsCurrently conducting three national projects for the development of next-generation PV ribbons