History

History

History of K.S.Compressor

K.S.COMPRESSOR’s history is a symbol of change and challenge.

Since its foundation in 1992, K.S.COMPRESSOR has accumulated various project experiences in the refining, petrochemical, and energy sectors. It is now growing as the most trusted global innovation company among clients.

  • 2021 ~ NOW
  • 2011 ~ 2020
  • 2001 ~ 2010
  • 1992 ~ 2000
  • 2023
    • Dec
      Received the USD 7 Million Export Tower from the Korea International Trade Association
    • Oct
      Obtained the Overseas Construction Certificate
    • Apr
      Designated as a Regular Registered Partner by SOOSAN INDUSTRIES
    • Apr
      Designated as an EHP (Entob Honored Partners) supplier by eNtoB
    • Mar
      Designated as a Global Leading Company by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency(KOSME)
    • Mar
      Signed a joint technical agreement with TURBO POWER TECH
  • 2022
    • Nov
      Registered as a Vendor for SKK MIGAS (Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities in Indonesia)
    • Nov
      Registered as a Vendor for PT.Pertamina (Indonesia's State-Owned Oil and Gas Company)
    • Nov
      Obtained "TKDN"(Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri) Certification issued by the Ministry of Industry in Indonesia
    • Jul
      Designated as an Excellent Safety Management Partner for Regular Maintenance by Lotte Chemical
    • May
      Designated as an Excellent Company for Local Origin Recruitment in Gwangyang-si in 2021
    • May
      Registered as a Partner for Compressor Inspection, Construction, and Maintenance by DIG-AIRGAS
    • Mar
      Designated as an A-grade Regular Registered Partner by HANKUK PLANT SERVICE (HPS)
    • Jan
      Designated as a Regular Registered Partner by KEPCO KPS
    • Jan
      Designated as an Excellent Partner by LG Chem
  • 2021
    • Dec
      Designated as an Excellent Partner by DL E&C
    • Dec
      Designated as an Excellent Company for the Tomorrow Filling Deduction by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME)
    • Aug
      Designated as an On-site Maintenance Partner for Rotating Equipment by LG Chem’s Yeosu Plant
    • Apr
      Designated as a Regular Registered Partner by Geumhwa PSC
    • Mar
      Designated as an Excellent Supplier by eNtoB
  • 2020
    • Dec
      Received the USD 3 Million Export Tower from the Korea International Trade Association
    • Aug
      Registered as a Maintenance Partner by KUMHO P&B
    • Apr
      Registered as an operations and maintenance (O&M) partner by POSCO
    • Apr
      Designated as an Excellent Partner by LG Chem
    • Mar
      Designated as a Regular Registered Partner by Huchems
    • Feb
      Designated as an Excellent Company Practicing Corporate Citizenship by POSCO
    • Feb
      Received an Appreciation Plaque for Being Designated as an Excellent Supplier from eNtoB
  • 2019
    • Dec
      Received the USD 1 Million Export Tower from the Korea International Trade Association
    • Apr
      Designated as an Excellent Partner by LG Chem
    • Feb
      Designated as an Excellent Supplier by eNtoB
  • 2018
    • Dec
      Designated as an Excellent Partner for Maintenance Work by Lotte Chemical
    • Apr
      Designated as a Small Giant Company by South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor
    • Apr
      Designated as an Excellent Partner by LG Chem
    • Mar
      Received an Exemplary Taxpayer Award from the Minister of Economy and Finance
    • Jan
      Registered as a Maintenance Company by SK E&S
    • Jan
      Registered as a Maintenance Company by Narae Energy Service
  • 2017
    • Nov
      Donated KRW 10 million to the University Development Fund of Sunchon National University
    • Aug
      Registered as a Construction Contractor by Namhae Chemical
    • Apr
      Designated as a Small Giant Company by South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor
    • Apr
      Designated as an Excellent Partner by LG Chem
    • Mar
      Registered as a Construction Contractor by Lotte Chemical’s Advanced Materials
      (Designated as an Excellent Partner for Maintenance Work in 2018)
  • 2016
    • Dec
      Received the Grand Prize in the Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise's Businessperson Award from South Korea’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy
    • Sep
      Designated as an Official Maintenance Company in the field of Compressor by YNCC
    • Sep
      Designated as a Regular Registered Partner by GS Caltex
    • May
      Obtained the Machinery and Gas Equipment Construction Certificate
    • May
      Obtained the Machinery Equipment Construction License
    • May
      Designated as an Excellent Supplier of Materials & Equipment by Indonesia-based PT. Krakatau POSCO
    • May
      Designated as the Best Partner for Maintenance by GS Caltex Yeosu Plant
    • Apr
      Designated as an Excellent Partner by LG Chem
    • Jan
      Designated as a POSCO Honored Partner (PHP) (Excellent company)
  • 2015
    • Nov
      Received a Certificate of Commendation for Contribution to Job Creation in the Gwangyang Bay Area
    • Apr
      Signed an Agreement with the Consortium for HRD Ability Magnified Program (Human Resources Development Service of Korea and Pusan National University)
    • Apr
      CEO Yoon Young-Seok Received the New Creative Businessman Grand Prize (Korea Creative Businessmen Association)
    • Mar
      Registered as a Machinery/Piping Partner by LG Chem
    • Mar
      Received a Certificate of Commendation from the Head of the Gwangju Regional Office of Employment and Labor
    • Jan
      Designated as a Small Giant Company by South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor
  • 2014
    • Nov
      Received an Appreciation Plaque for Contribution to Job Creation and Human Resources Development in the Gwangyang Bay Area
    • Sep
      Designated as a Qualified Maintenance Company for Rotating Machinery by GS Caltex
    • Apr
      Designated as a Qualified Maintenance Company for Rotating Machinery by Lotte Chemical
    • Mar
      Registered as a Partner by LG Chem
    • Mar
      CEO Yoon Young-Seok Served as Honorary Head of the District Tax Office for a Day (Head of the Suncheon Tax Office)
    • Feb
      Registered as a Partner for Compressors, Pumps, Dryers, and Valves by Indonesia-based PT. Krakatau POSCO
    • Jan
      Designated as a Small Giant Company by South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor
  • 2013
    • Jul
      CEO Yoon Young-Seok Received a Korea Creative Businessman Award
    • Jul
      CEO Yoon Young-Seok Received a Certificate of Commendation from the Head of the National Assembly’s Trade, Industry and Energy Committee
    • Apr
      Received the Jang Young-Sil International Science and Culture Award (The Jang Young-Sil Memorial Association of Korea)
    • Jan
      Acquired ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System Certification)
    • Jan
      Acquired ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System Certification)
    • Jan
      Acquired ISO 45001:20188 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification)
  • 2012
    • Dec
      Contributed to the Suncheon Cancer Center Construction and Donation
    • Jun
      CEO Yoon Young-Seok Received a New Intellectual Person Award (Korea Sinzisikin Association)
    • May
      CEO Yoon Young-Seok Received a Knowledge Businessman Award (Future Knowledge Management Institute)
    • Feb
      Registered as a Rotating Machinery Repair Company by LG Chem
  • 2011
    • Dec
      Designated as a Diligent Corporate Taxpayer with Large Local Tax Payments by Gwangyang-si
    • Feb
      Registered as a devoted repair company for compressors by POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks
    • Feb
      Signed an Agreement for promoting the shared growth with POSCO Family (PosHIMETAL)
    • Jan
      Signed an Agreement with the Consortium for the POSCO National Human Resources Development
  • 2009
    • Mar
      Received a Certificate of Commendation for Exemplary Tax Payment (Suncheon Tax Office)
  • 2008
    • Apr
      Signed an Agreement to nurture the industry-academia cooperation foundation of Sunchon National University.
  • 2005
    • Mar
      Received a Certificate of Commendation for Exemplary Tax Payment (Suncheon Tax Office)
  • 2004
    • Nov
      Received an Appreciation Plaque for Contribution to Job Creation and Resource Development Projects in the Gwangyang Bay Area (Jeollanam-do, Gwangyang-si)
  • 1992
    • May
      Established K.S. COMPRESSOR Co., Ltd.