History
Seoyon E-Hwa R&D Center has been growing together with Seoyon E-Hwa since it was recognized
as a company-affiliated lab in 1988. In line with the establishment of overseas corporations,
we have established and operated overseas labs, and we are making achievements and receiving recognition in various fields in line with the growth of our labs.
- 2021 to 2023
Taking Another Leap
- 2023.01
Lab reorganization (5-groups, 14-teams, 3-divisions, Group/team reorganization)
- 2022.01
Lab reorganization (5-groups, 12-teams, 4-divisions, safety & health support added under the management of the head of R&D Center)
- 2021.07
Lab reorganization (5-groups, 12-teams, 4-divisions, future innovation technology group added under the management of the head of R&D Center)
- 2021.01
Lab reorganization (four groups, 12 teams, four divisions, team reorganization)
- 2016 to 2020
Steady and Stable
- 2020.12
Lab reorganization (four groups, nine teams, four divisions, team reorganization)
- 2020.01
Lab reorganization (four groups, 11 teams, four divisions, Development Division incorporated)
- 2017.11
Ranked No. 1 in overall HKMC 5 Star rating evaluation
- 2016.02
Lab reorganization (four groups, 10 teams, and three divisions)
- 2016.02
Seoyon E-Hwa R&D Center relocation (Asan, Chunggnam – Pyeongchon, Anyang, Gyeongi)
- 2004 to 2015
Period of Growth
- 2013.05
New technology export and mass production for the first time by an overseas OEM
- 2013.01
Jiangsu Hanil Lab established in China (currently Jiangsu Seoyon E-Hwa Lab)
- 2012.07
Product Design Division newly established (currently Commercialization Strategy Division)
- 2011.01
Research Planning Team newly established (currently transferred to Commercialization Strategy Division)
- 2010.08
Hanil E-Hwa India Lab established in India (currently Seoyon Summit India Lab)
- 2010.04
German Office established in Germany
- 2008.12
Company-affiliated lab expanded (Design/Research Building)
- 2007.07
Beijing Hanil Lab established in China (currently Beijing Hainachuan Seoyon Lab)
- 2004.05
HKMC 5 Star certification for the first time
- 1986 to 2003
Start of Everything
- 2002.03
Company-affiliated lab expanded (Test/Startup Building)
- 2001.11
Product Development Lab in Ulsan accredited
- 1999.03
Company-affiliated lab relocation (Buk-gu, Ulsan – Asan, Chunggnam)
- 1999.03
First approved drawing designed (Hyundai Avante Door Panels)
- 1988.08
Introduction of CAD SYSTEM (CATIA)
- 1988.02
Company-affiliated lab established
- 2023
- 07
Winner of 2023 Red Dot Design Award Red Dot Design
- 2022
- 12
Received the 2022 IP-R&D Excellent Institution Selection (Patent Commissioner Award) distinction The Korean Intellectual Property Office
- 11
Awarded the Appreciation Plaque at BSR Conference Hyundai Motor Group (HMG)Received the 2022 ‘Hong Dae-yong Award (Patent Commissioner Award)' for patent technology The Korean Intellectual Property Office
- 05
Received the IR52 Jang Young Sil Award (22nd week of 2022 Ministry of Science and ICT
- 02
Awarded with the “Supplier Of The Year” Award at the Hyundai Motor and Kia 『Partnership Day』 HMG
- 2020
- 12
Received the Commissioner Award of the Korean Intellectual Property Office at Korea Invention Patent Competition Korean Intellectual Property Office
- 11
Received the Excellent Paper Award at the BSR Improvement Research Contest H/KMCReceived the Gold Award of the Presidential Award at the 46th National Quality Circle Contest Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy
- 2019
- 11
Received the 2019 Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Performance Sharing Award Grand Prize H/KMCReceived the Grand Prize for R&D Excellent Partner Award H/KMCReceived the Grand Prize in Glass Wool Composite Resin Material Field SPE USA
- 07
Received the Jang Young Sil Award 2019 27th Week (non-painted composite materials for interior parts) Ministry of Science and ICT
- 06
Acquired 2019 HKMC 5 Star (Technology and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 2018
- 06
Acquired 2018 HKMC 5 Star (Technology Sector) H/KMC
- 2017
- 12
Received the Natural Cork Film 2017 Finalist Award SPE USA
- 11
Received the Silver Award of the Presidential Award at the 43th National Quality Circle Contest Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy
- 06
Acquired 2017 HKMC 5 Star (Technology, Payment, and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 2016
- 06
Acquired 2016 HKMC 5 Star (Technology, Payment, and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 2015
- 11
Received the IMX Technology Innovation Award Grand Prize SPE USA
- 09
Received the Gold Award of the Presidential Award at the 41st National Quality Circle Contest Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy
- 07
Received the Excellence Award at 2015 Digital Automobile Development Contest H/KMC
- 06
Acquired 2015 HKMC 5 Star (Technology, Payment, and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 04
New Technology (NET) certification acquired (non-painting injection foaming technology of door panel parts using gas back pressure control method) Korean Agency for Technology and Standards
- 2014
- 08
Received the Gold Award of the Presidential Award at the 40th National Quality Circle Contest Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy
- 06
Acquired 2014 HKMC 5 Star (Technology, Payment, and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 04
New Technology (NET) certification acquired (IMX soft C/PAD manufacturing technology Korean Agency for Technology and Standards
- 2013
- 10
Received the Silver Award of the Presidential Award at the 39th National Quality Circle Contest Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy
- 06
Acquired 2013 HKMC 5 Star (Technology and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 2012
- 06
Acquired 2012 HKMC 5 Star (Technology and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 2011
- 06
Acquired 2011 HKMC 5 Star (Technology and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 2010
- 12
New Technology (NET) certification acquired (low-pressure injection integral molding technology using Steel IMG vacuum molding) Korean Agency for Technology and Standards
- 11
Received the Gold Award of the Presidential Award at the 36th National Quality Circle Contest Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy
- 06
Acquired 2010 HKMC 5 Star (Technology, Payment, and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 2009
- 06
Acquired 2009 HKMC 5 Star (Technology, Payment, and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 2008
- 06
Acquired 2008 HKMC 5 Star (Technology, Payment, and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 2007
- 11
Received the Gold Award of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Promotion Excellent Partner H/KMC
- 06
Acquired 2007 HKMC 5 Star (Technology, Payment, and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 2006
- 06
Acquired 2006 HKMC 5 Star (Technology, Payment, and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 2005
- 06
Acquired 2005 HKMC 5 Star (Technology and Quality Sector) H/KMC
- 2004
- 10
Received the Minister of Science and Technology Award as Excellent Corporate Lab Ministry of Science and Technology
- 06
Acquired 2004 HKMC 5 Star (Technology Sector) H/KMC
- 02
Received the Partner of the Year Award (HKMC) H/KMC