About Us
We are your lightweighting partner
Since its establishment in 1978, SAMKEE has grown into a specialized aluminum die-casting company that produces automobile parts
SAMKEE's employees, with long experience, expertise, and skill, are constantly challenging themselves to develop technology, creating a driving force to lead the Korean die casting industry
Currently, we are developing and producing die-casting products for all areas of automobiles, including engines, transmissions, and body parts
SAMKEE is equipped with advanced casting facilities and flexible processing lines ranging
from 350 tons to 3,500 tons that have achieved a high level of automation
We are operating a batch production system that can provide raw materials, casting, processing and assembly, based on our greatest strengths: rapid development, flexible production, and reliable product supply capabilities
SAMKEE is growing as a global automotive parts manufacturer, starting with an order
from Volkswagen in 2013 and entering the U.S. market in 2022
Incorporation of Samkee America
Series production of Cylinder Block for Hyundai Motor Company
Series production of Motor Housing for LG Magna e-Powertrain
Series production of PHEV Valve Body for Volkswagen (Kassel, Germany)
Series production of EV battery component (End plates) for LG Energy Solution
(End customers: VW, Porsche, Ford)
Series production of EV components for LG Magna e-Powertrain (formerly LG Electronics)
Series production of PHEV Valve Body for Volkswagen (Tianjin, China)
Awarded for Supplier Quality Excellence by GM
Selected as an Excellent Supplier by Hyundai Powertech
Nominated for BIW project by Hyundai Motor Company
Series production of DSG Valve Body for Volkswagen (Kassel, Germany)
Series production of S-Tronic Valve Body for Audi (Tianjin, China)
Production start at Shandong Samkee (China)
Production start at Seosan Plant #2
Awarded for export achievement of $100 million
Awarded for Supplier Quality Excellence by GM
Nominated for S-Tronic Valve Body for Audi
Awarded for Supplier Quality Excellence by GM
Selected as Partner of the Year by Hyundai-Kia Motors
Nominated for DSG Valve Body for Volkswagen
Nominated for DCT Clutch Housing, Transmission Case by Hyundai Motor Company
Listed on KOSDAQ
New casting shop established for large machines (2,250t)
Acquired VDA certification (Volkswagen)
Awarded for export achievement of $70 million
Awarded for export achievement of $50 million
Selected as Partner of the Year by Hyundai-Kia Motors
Series production of AT Valve Body for Hyundai Motor Company
Production start at Seosan plant (incl. aluminum alloy)
Started exporting to Opel, Germany
Started exporting to GM Europe & Shanghai
ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 certification
Started exporting to GM HOLDEN (Oil Filter Assembly)
Exclusive development of Hyundai Motors Balance Shaft Assembly
Relocated to Poseung, Pyeongtaek
Started exporting of Head Cover and 2 other itmes to Mazda, Japan
Acquired QS 9000 certification (KMA-QA)
Acquired 100PPM quality certification Acquired KIA KQI quality Grade 1
Completed industrial infrastructure technology development project (development of magnesium automobile parts)
Moved to Banwol Plant and changed its name to SAMKEE Engineering corporation
Established SAMKEE Engineering Research Center
Started production of die casting auto parts (Timing Gear Cover / Case)
Selected as a 1st class quality control company for Kia Motors
Changed name to Samcheonri Kia Crank Industry corporation
Established as JinA corporation