About Us

Summary

1978

SamKee Year of establishment

    • CEO
    • KIM, CHIHWAN
      LEE, DONGWON
    • Sales
    • 554.7 billion
      (as of 2021)
    • Year of establishment
    • 1978
    • Product
    • Aluminum die-casting products for automobiles
    • Production plant

    • 2nd Factory in Korea

      1st Factory in China

A company specializing in aluminum die casting that
leads the weight reduction of automobile parts

Since its establishment in 1978, SAMKEE has grown into a specialized aluminum die-casting company that produces automobile parts.

Our company is leading the Korean die-casting industry as a people-oriented, future-oriented company composed of 600 employees with long experience, expertise and proficiency. Currently, we are developing and producing die-casting products for all areas of automobiles, including engines, transmissions, and body parts.

Through creative and ongoing R&D investments,
we lead the trend of eco-friendly, efficient and lightweight.

Samki 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.

Starting with obtaining the order for Volkswagen in 2013 and the operation of the Chinese plant in 2014, we have set the stage for a leap forward as a global auto parts maker. Through creative and continuous investment in R&D, we will lead the trend of eco-friendliness, high efficiency, and weight reduction, leading new changes and innovations.

History

2022

Establishment of North American corporation

2020

Started mass production of Valeo PAS GSC Base Plate (wet 8-speed DCT)
Started mass production of Hyundai Motor Company 3-cylinder/4-cylinder Cylinder Block
Started mass production of Motor Housing for LG Electronics EV
(Final customer: Ford, FCA)
Started mass production of DSG Valve Body for Volkswagen (Germany) PHEV

2019

Started mass production of Volkswagen (Germany) manual transmission core parts
(Clutch Housing, Transmission Case)
Started mass production of end plate for LG Chem EV battery
(Final customer: VW, Porsche, Ford)

2018

Started mass production of CHCM and OBCM for LG Electronics EV
Started mass production of DSG Valve Body for Volkswagen (China) PHEV

2017

GM BIQS / TAXL Approved
2017 GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award Winner
Selected as an excellent partner for Hyundai Powertech 2017
Obtaining Hyundai Motor Company BIW Parts Order

2016

Started mass production of Valve Body for Volkswagen (Germany) DSG
Started mass production of Valve body for Audi (China) DSG

2015

Started production of Shandong SAMKEE, a Chinese corporation
Started production at Seosan Plant 2
$100M Export Tower Awarded
GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award 2015

2014

Developed Valve Body for Audi (China) DSG
Developed Valve Body for Volkswagen (Germany) DSG
GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award 2014
Hyundai-Kia Motors Selected as Partner of the Year

2013

Developed Valve Body for Volkswagen (China) DSG
Developed Clutch Housing and Transmission Case for Hyundai Motors DCT
Developed Hyundai Powertech (PTC) Valve Body

2012

Listed on KOSDAQ
Newly built large foundry (2,250 tons)
Acquired VDA quality certification (Volkswagen, Germany)
$70 Million Export Tower Award

2011

$50 Million Export Tower Award
Hyundai-Kia Motors Selected as Partner of the Year

2010

Development and mass production of transmission parts for Hyundai Powertech (Valve body for automatic transmission)
Production of aluminum alloy and automatic transmission valve body at the Plant 2

2009

Development and mass production of transmission parts for Hyundai Powertech (Rear Cover for automatic transmission)

2008

Started exporting OPEL to Germany (3 types of IDS BRKT)
Started GM Europe, Shanghai GM export

2005

ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 certification

2004

Started exporting to GM HOLDEN (Oil Filter)

2000

Exclusive development of Hyundai Motors Balance Shaft Assembly

1999~

1994

Started exporting Japan MAZDA Head Cover and 2 other types
QS 9000 certification (KMA-QA) Acquired 100PPM quality certification
Acquired KIA KQI quality Grade 1

1988~

1983

Established SAMKEE Engineering Research Center
Started production of automobile parts (Timing Gear Cover & Case)

1978

Established SAMKEE Engineering Ltd