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

- WINHIBEND Co., Ltd. is a specialized pipe fittings manufacturer with its headquarters and production facilities in the Noksan National Industrial Complex, Busan [1, 2]. The company was newly established in June 2016 through WINSTEEL's acquisition of ST Bend & Plant, a stainless steel pipe fittings manufacturer since 1989 [1, 2]. It specializes in producing and supplying pipe fittings made from various materials, including stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel [1, 5]. The company demonstrates the capability to produce high-quality products compliant with major domestic and international standards such as KS, JIS, and ASME [2, 6].WINHIBEND Co., Ltd. is a specialized pipe fittings manufacturer with its headquarters and production facilities in the Noksan National Industrial Complex, Busan [1, 2]. The company was newly established in June 2016 through WINSTEEL's acquisition of ST Bend & Plant, a stainless steel pipe fittings manufacturer since 1989 [1, 2]. It specializes in producing and supplying pipe fittings made from various materials, including stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel [1, 5]. The company demonstrates the capability to produce high-quality products compliant with major domestic and international standards such as KS, JIS, and ASME [2, 6].
- Key product categories include various types of pipe fittings such as Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Caps, and Lap Joints [1, 5].Key product categories include various types of pipe fittings such as Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Caps, and Lap Joints [1, 5].
- Production capabilities extend to special materials like duplex steel, nickel-based alloy steel, and copper-nickel alloy steel, in addition to stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel [5].Production capabilities extend to special materials like duplex steel, nickel-based alloy steel, and copper-nickel alloy steel, in addition to stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel [5].
- The company possesses the capability to manufacture products in accordance with KS, JIS, and ASME standards [2, 6].The company possesses the capability to manufacture products in accordance with KS, JIS, and ASME standards [2, 6].
- Precision technologies are applied for Welding End Preparations and Dimensional Tolerances [2, 6].Precision technologies are applied for Welding End Preparations and Dimensional Tolerances [2, 6].
- Advanced production facilities include a 5,000-ton sizing press, beveling machines, boring machines, lathes, and other equipment [1, 5].Advanced production facilities include a 5,000-ton sizing press, beveling machines, boring machines, lathes, and other equipment [1, 5].
- Utilizes precise measuring and testing equipment such as a spectrometer (chemical analysis), 100-ton UTM, and 250Mpa hydro pressure tester [5].Utilizes precise measuring and testing equipment such as a spectrometer (chemical analysis), 100-ton UTM, and 250Mpa hydro pressure tester [5].
- A systematic manufacturing process encompasses material receiving, cutting, forming, welding, heat treatment, non-destructive examination, shot blasting, pickling, marking, packaging, and shipping [5].A systematic manufacturing process encompasses material receiving, cutting, forming, welding, heat treatment, non-destructive examination, shot blasting, pickling, marking, packaging, and shipping [5].
- Continuous research and development activities are conducted through its corporate R&D institute certified by KOITA [1, 5].Continuous research and development activities are conducted through its corporate R&D institute certified by KOITA [1, 5].
- Long-standing technical expertise and customer trust accumulated since 1989 [1, 2, 5].Long-standing technical expertise and customer trust accumulated since 1989 [1, 2, 5].
- Strengthened financial competitiveness and a stable business structure following the acquisition by WINSTEEL [1, 2, 5].Strengthened financial competitiveness and a stable business structure following the acquisition by WINSTEEL [1, 2, 5].
- A comprehensive production capability for pipe fittings across a wide range of materials, including stainless, carbon, and alloy steels [1, 5].A comprehensive production capability for pipe fittings across a wide range of materials, including stainless, carbon, and alloy steels [1, 5].
- Compliance with major domestic and international standards such as KS, JIS, ASME, and the capability to obtain certifications from the Korea Register (KR) and eight major global classification societies (DNV, ABS, LR, BV, GL) [1, 5, 9].Compliance with major domestic and international standards such as KS, JIS, ASME, and the capability to obtain certifications from the Korea Register (KR) and eight major global classification societies (DNV, ABS, LR, BV, GL) [1, 5, 9].
- Possession of advanced production and quality control facilities, including a modern 5,000-ton sizing press and precise testing equipment [1, 5].Possession of advanced production and quality control facilities, including a modern 5,000-ton sizing press and precise testing equipment [1, 5].
- Pursuit of technological innovation through continuous research and development efforts and the operation of a corporate R&D institute [1, 5].Pursuit of technological innovation through continuous research and development efforts and the operation of a corporate R&D institute [1, 5].
- Extensive supply track record in key industrial sectors both domestically and internationally, including shipbuilding, plant engineering, semiconductors, and power generation [1, 2, 5].Extensive supply track record in key industrial sectors both domestically and internationally, including shipbuilding, plant engineering, semiconductors, and power generation [1, 2, 5].
- A significant position within the industry, with Korean pipe fittings manufacturers holding the number one global market share, accounting for 25% of the world's supply [5].A significant position within the industry, with Korean pipe fittings manufacturers holding the number one global market share, accounting for 25% of the world's supply [5].
- Shipbuilding and offshore structure industries [1, 2, 5].Shipbuilding and offshore structure industries [1, 2, 5].
- Petrochemical and gas plant industries [1, 2, 5, 7].Petrochemical and gas plant industries [1, 2, 5, 7].
- Nuclear and thermal power generation facility industries [1, 2, 5].Nuclear and thermal power generation facility industries [1, 2, 5].
- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment industries [1, 2, 5].Semiconductor manufacturing equipment industries [1, 2, 5].
- Environmental and industrial facility construction sectors, including sewage treatment plants, water purification plants, and paper mills [5, 7].Environmental and industrial facility construction sectors, including sewage treatment plants, water purification plants, and paper mills [5, 7].
- Oil refinery and desalination facility construction sectors [5].Oil refinery and desalination facility construction sectors [5].
- Japan, Vietnam, South Korea (domestic)Japan, Vietnam, South Korea (domestic)
- All of EuropeAll of Europe
- USAUSA
- All of South AmericaAll of South America
- Acquisition of Quality Management System Certification (KS Q ISO9001:2009, ISO9001:2008) [5].Acquisition of Quality Management System Certification (KS Q ISO9001:2009, ISO9001:2008) [5].
- Possession of KS B 1543 certification for Wrought Butt-welding Pipe Fittings from the Korean Standards Association [1, 5, 9].Possession of KS B 1543 certification for Wrought Butt-welding Pipe Fittings from the Korean Standards Association [1, 5, 9].
- Acquisition of the "KC" mark certification for hygienic safety standards from the Korean Water and Wastewater Works Association [1, 5].Acquisition of the "KC" mark certification for hygienic safety standards from the Korean Water and Wastewater Works Association [1, 5].
- Korea Register (KR) type approval and the capability to obtain certifications from major global classification societies such as DNV, ABS, LR, BV, and GL [1, 5].Korea Register (KR) type approval and the capability to obtain certifications from major global classification societies such as DNV, ABS, LR, BV, and GL [1, 5].
- Establishment of a corporate R&D institute certified by the Korea Industrial Technology Association (KOITA) [1, 5].Establishment of a corporate R&D institute certified by the Korea Industrial Technology Association (KOITA) [1, 5].
- Selection as a Promising Small and Medium-sized Company by Kyungnam Bank [1, 5].Selection as a Promising Small and Medium-sized Company by Kyungnam Bank [1, 5].
- Supplier certifications from numerous entities including Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (integrated purchasing office), Korea Gas Corporation, and Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute [1, 5].Supplier certifications from numerous entities including Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (integrated purchasing office), Korea Gas Corporation, and Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute [1, 5].