About Us

Overview

We are your lightweighting partner

    • CEO
    • Chihwan Kim and Dongwon Lee
    • Turnover
    • KRW 524.1 billion (FY22)
    • Established
    • 1978
    • Product
    • Lightweight aluminum automotive components

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

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

Through creative and ongoing R&D investments,
we lead the trend of eco-friendly, highly efficient and lightweight
Growing as a global automotive parts maker through
new change and innovation.

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

History

2022

Incorporation of Samkee America

2020

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)

2019

Series production of EV battery component (End plates) for LG Energy Solution
(End customers: VW, Porsche, Ford)

2018

Series production of EV components for LG Magna e-Powertrain (formerly LG Electronics)
Series production of PHEV Valve Body for Volkswagen (Tianjin, China)

2017

Awarded for Supplier Quality Excellence by GM
Selected as an Excellent Supplier by Hyundai Powertech
Nominated for BIW project by Hyundai Motor Company

2016

Series production of DSG Valve Body for Volkswagen (Kassel, Germany)
Series production of S-Tronic Valve Body for Audi (Tianjin, China)

2015

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

2014

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

2013

Nominated for DSG Valve Body for Volkswagen
Nominated for DCT Clutch Housing, Transmission Case by Hyundai Motor Company

2012

Listed on KOSDAQ
New casting shop established for large machines (2,250t)
Acquired VDA certification (Volkswagen)
Awarded for export achievement of $70 million

2011

Awarded for export achievement of $50 million
Selected as Partner of the Year by Hyundai-Kia Motors

2010

Series production of AT Valve Body for Hyundai Motor Company
Production start at Seosan plant (incl. aluminum alloy)

2008

Started exporting to Opel, Germany
Started exporting to GM Europe & Shanghai

2005~

2000

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

1999~

1994

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)

1988~

1983

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

1980

Changed name to Samcheonri Kia Crank Industry corporation

1978

Established as JinA corporation