History & Patents
2011 - 2014
01. Established as a corporation
03. Initiated business remodeling (Parts → Products)
07. OEM production of W-brand top-opening kimchi refrigerators (30,000 units/year)
03. Constructed and relocated to a new facility in Advanced Zone 2
(4,500 pyeong)
04. Secured OEM contract for W-brand dehumidifiers (150,000
units/year)
07. Secured OEM contract for S-brand kimchi refrigerators
(120,000 units/year)
2015 - 2019
01. Renamed as DH Global Co., Ltd.
04. Secured OEM contract for S-brand built-in kimchi refrigerators
06. OEM production of W-brand top-opening kimchi refrigerators
(200,000 units/year)
Constructed Plant 2 and relocated top-opening production line (6,500 pyeong)
07. Secured OEM contract for S-brand BBC-project
07. Secured OEM contract for S-brand Aram project
08. OEM production of S-brand standing kimchi refrigerators (120,000 units/year)
06. Introduced new standing refrigerator production line (15 billion KRW investment)
07. Secured ODM contract for S-brand kimchi refrigerators (50,000 units/year)
05. Secured OEM contract for S-brand 18” Air Dresser (100,000 units/year)
04. Constructed new injection molding plant at Advanced Zone 2 (5,400 pyeong)
07. Secured OEM contract for S-brand 24” Air Dresser
10. Merged with Winia Global Tech Corporation
11. Secured OEM contract for S-brand BESPOKE refrigerators
2020 - Present
12. Secured OEM contract for SK water purifiers
02. Secured OEM contract for S-brand 18” & 24” appliances (140,000 units/year)
04. Secured OEM contract for S-brand Bespoke panels (1.7 million
panels/year)
Secured OEM contract for S-brand kimchi refrigerators (110,000 units/year)
Mass production of STENIQ ice makers
10. Secured OEM contract for SK water purifiers (9,000
units/year)
Direct export of MASA freezers
04. Expanded sales channels for in-house brand
Established a dedicated production line for ice makers
04. Established a global OEM organization
09. Mass production of new 150L standing kimchi refrigerator
01. First export of showcase refrigerators to the U.S.
Quality Management System Certificate
June 21, 2014
Environmental Management System Certificate
June 21, 2014
Corporate Research Institute Accreditation
May 19, 2015
Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certificate
May 31, 2016
Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certificate
June 8, 2016
Outstanding Employment Company
November 23, 2016
Venture Business Certification
June 4, 2017
Premium Small Business Recognition
January 25, 2018
Innovation-Based Small Business (INNO-BIZ) Certification
May 14, 2018
Gwangju Metropolitan City Safety Business Certification
December 31, 2019
Management Innovation (MAIN-BIZ) Certification
March 23, 2020
Small Business Certification
May 1, 2020
Quality Management System Certificate
June 21, 2020
Environmental Management System Certificate
June 21, 2020
Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certificate
April 4, 2022
Outstanding Job Creation Company Certification
December 5, 2022
Ice Maker Patent No. 20-1135354
November 1, 2021
Ice Maker Patent No. 30-1135356
November 1, 2021
Ice Maker Patent No. 30-1135358
November 1, 2021
Household Ice Maker Patent No. 10-2319480
October 25, 2021
Anti-Corrosion Evaporator Ice Maker Patent No. 10-2319483
October 25, 2021
High-Transparency Clear Ice Maker Patent No. 10-2319486
October 25, 2021
Funny Ice Making Method Patent No. 10-2319482
October 25, 2021
STENIQ Trademark No. 40-1922412
October 17, 2022
STENIQ (Korean) Trademark No. 40-1922409
October 17, 2022
| Category | Certification | Issuing Organization |
|---|---|---|
Quality Management |
ISO 9001 | System Korea Certification Institute |
| ISO 14001 | System Korea Certification Institute | |
| K-OHMS 18001 | KSR Certification Institute | |
| KOSHA 18001 | Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency | |
| Technology Innovation (INNO-BIZ) SME | Ministry of SMEs and Startups | |
| Management Innovation (MAIN-BIZ) SME | Ministry of SMEs and Startups | |
| Corporate Research Institute | Korea Industrial Technology Association | |
| Venture Business Certification | Technology Guarantee Fund |
| Category | Designation | Issuing Organization |
|---|---|---|
Policy Designations |
Specialized Root Technology Company | Ministry of SMEs and Startups |
| Premium Small Business | Gwangju Metropolitan City | |
| KICOX Global Leading Company | Korea Industrial Complex Corporation | |
| Ministry of Employment and Labor Small Business | Ministry of Employment and Labor | |
| Outstanding Job Creation Company | Gwangju Metropolitan City | |
| Gwangju-Type Job Certification Company | Gwangju Metropolitan City | |
| Gwangju Metropolitan City's First Designated Safety Company | Gwangju Metropolitan City |
| Category | Patent Details | Issuing Organization |
|---|---|---|
Patents |
12 Domestic Patents Registered | Korean Intellectual Property Office |
| 1 Domestic Patent Application | Korean Intellectual Property Office | |
| 7 Domestic Design Registrations | Korean Intellectual Property Office | |
| 1 Overseas Patent Application | Korean Intellectual Property Office |
| Category | Award | Issuing Organization |
|---|---|---|
Awards |
Outstanding Advanced Management Company | DBS Dong-A Broadcasting |
| Appreciation Plaque for Contribution to Regional Economic Revitalization | Gwangju Metropolitan City | |
| Gwangju Metropolitan City Citizen Award | Gwangju Metropolitan City | |
| Outstanding SME Entrepreneur Award | Gwangju Metropolitan City | |
| Order of Industrial Service Merit | President |