Towards the world’s best,
Global YG-1
Founded in 1981, YG-1 has grown to be a strong and firm company
recognized globally in the cutting tool industry.
With outstanding human resources and distinguished technology,
YG-1 is always looking towards the future.
Tight Quality Control
Gaining 37% Continues Annual Growth
YG-1 maintains a tight quality inspection level.
Having a lower tolerance than the America’s federal standards, since YG-1 started as a company that exports 100% of its sales to America.
Product Management
Efficiency Building Customer Trust
YG-1 has gained continuous trust from
customers by virtue of obtaining
an efficient logistics system and also
a shortening delivery date system.
HR and R&D
Unlimited Investment on Human Resources and R&D
YG-1 preserves flexibility and customer
satisfaction by constantly investing on
R&D and human resources.
YG-1 is one of the world’s 5 major companies in the End Mill manufacture and sales industry
and also the largest in the Republic of Korea
Based on its 41 years of know-how, YG-1 is expanding diversification of items.
This made YG-1 set up a sales office in Thailand in 2010.
under the name "YG-1 (Thailand) Co., Ltd."
YG-1’s New Product
always start from Zero.
Developing a product starts from “Zero” for YG-1,
as YG-1 has always strived to develop a unique product
that has never been seen in market before.
By seeking technical development from overturning
common sense, YG-1 was able to develop fascinating items
that amazed customers from all around the world.
From choosing the best raw material to proceeding accurate
heat treatment and also passing YG-1’s tight quality inspections,
new products with superb cutting and excellent finished
surface are developed. YG-1’s technical Institutes are striving
every day to lead the cutting tool industry with predominance
of technology.
Songdo R&D Center
ทิ่อยู่ 120, Gaetbeol-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea (ZIP : 21999 )
นักวิจัย 140 คน
ก่อตั้ง ตุลาคม 2005
Chungju R&D Center
ทิ่อยู่ 68, Chungjusandan 3-ro, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea (ZIP : 27325 )
นักวิจัย 106 คน
ก่อตั้ง พฤษภาคม 2011
Based on bona fide business management along with talented members and outstanding technology,
YG-1 creates trustworthy products and services
to customers all around the world.
YG-1 family members are spreading the YG-1 brand worldwide with each having strong determination,
challenging spirit and respect for one another.
YG-1 Spirit
YG-1 values talented individuals with creative and thoughtful minds.
Respecting all members of the company and constantly investing in each person to develop more talent.
Moreover, with bona fide business management we strive to become
a firm & established company possessing unlimited growth potential
and support to the human society.
History
2020
YG-1 TOOL SOLUTIONS CO., LTD. (Sales Office) founded
2020. 06 YG-1 TOOL SOLUTIONS CO., LTD. (Sales Office) founded
2019
Qingdao YG-1 Cutting Tool (Sales office) founded
2019. 07 YG-1 India New Delhi Sales Office founded
2019. 03 Qingdao YG-1 Cutting Tool (Sales office) founded
2018
Completion of Bupyeong Plant in Incheon, Korea
2018. 05 Completion of Bupyeong Plant in Incheon, Korea
2017~2018
Thailand branch founded Tech Center founded in Germany
2018. 01 Tech Center founded in Germany (YG-1 Technology Center)
2017. 09 Spain branch founded (Herramientas YG-1 SL)
2017. 08 South Africa branch founded (YG-1 S. Africa)
2017. 07 Romania branch founded (YG-1 Eastern Europe)
Russia JV plant founded (Minicut Tooling Manufacturing)
2017. 04 United Arab Emirates branch founded (YG-1 Middle East)
2016
Completion of Insert Development Plant in Chungju
2016. 12 Completion of India Mega Project (New India Plant founded)
2016. 10 Thailand branch founded (YG-1 Precision Co., Ltd.)
Russia branch founded (YG-1 RUS. LLC)
2016. 08 Completion of Insert Development Plant in Chungju
2015~2014
Completion of 3rd Plant
2015. 07 Completion of Plant #3 in Incheon
2014. 04 US branch founded (YG-1 America)
2013
GLOBAL LOGISTICS CENTER
founded
2013. 12 Vietnam branch founded (YG-1 Vietnam)
2013. 10 Global Logistics Center founded
2012
Selected as one of the World Class 300 enterprises
2012. 09 Completion of Cheongcheon Plant in Incheon
2012. 04 Selected as one of the World Class 300 enterprises
(Ministry of Knowledge Economy)
2009
Selected as
a Hidden Champion Enterprise
2009. 09 Selected as a Hidden Champion Enterprise (KRX)
2008~2006
Global Branches Established & Global Investment
2008. 08 Acquisition of Canadian companies
(INTERNATIONAL MINICUT INC, NATIONAL TOOL HARDENING INC)
2007. 12 India branch founded (YG Cutting Tool Corp)
2007. 08 Japan branch founded (YG-1 Japan)
2007. 07 Brazil branch founded (YG-1 Comercio De Ferramentas Para Usinagem Tda)
2006. 11 Acquisition of a US company (Regal Cutting Tools)
2005 ~ 2004
YG-1 R&D Center in Songdo founded
2005. 09 Songdo R&D Center founded
2005. 03 Awarded with ISO 9001/14001 certification (DAS CERT)
2004. 07 Construction of headquarters
2002 ~ 2000
China branch founded
2002. 09 India branch founded (YG-1 Industries India Pvt. Ltd)
2002. 07 Ranked in top 50 companies with outstanding competence in product quality (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
2002. 04 France branch founded (Corai P&L SAS)
2001. 11 Selected as INNO-BIZ Enterprise
(Small & Medium Business Administration)
Certified as the world-leading quality product
(Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
Certified as the Leading Company in parts/materials export
(Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
2001. 10 China branch founded (New Century Tool)
2001. 07 Awarded with ISO 14001 certification (TÜV CERT)
2000. 10 Elected as the outstanding manufacturer/factory of Korea (KMA)
2000. 07 Selected as the company with outstanding competence
in quality (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
2000. 02 Awarded Best Technology Competitive Corporate
(Small & Medium Business Administration)
1999 ~ 1997
1999. 12 Awarded with ISO 9001 certification (TÜV CERT)
1999. 11 Awarded First Grade Corporate in Precision Technology (Korea Testing Laboratory)
1999. 10 Changed Corporate name to YG-1
1999. 08 Ranked in top 50 companies with outstanding competence in product quality
1999. 07 Tool Research & Development Center founded
1998. 02 Selected as one of the small/med-sized export
prospects (SBC)
1997. 08 Registered in KOSDAQ market
1997. 04 Germany branch founded <2000.12 converted to a corporation >
1997. 03 Received EM Mark Certification from Government
1996 ~ 1990
1996. 10 UK branch founded (Europa Tool)
1996. 08 Completion of Gwangju Plant
1995. 08 Completion of Ansan Plant
1993. 06 Received permit for KS marks (Drill)
1992. 05 US branch founded (PCT)
1991.12 Completion of Plant #2 in Incheon
1989 ~ 1981
1989. 12 Selected as the company reaching for World-class Products (KOT
1986. 08 Incorporated to Yangji-1 Tools Co., Ltd
1985. 12 Opening of its office in Chicago, U.S.A
1983. 02 Export to U.S.A launched (End Mills)
1982. 10 Completion of Plant #1 in Incheon
1981. 12 Company founded
A Global Business Role model,
Mr. Ho-Keun Song
Founder and Chairman of YG-1
Mr. Ho-Keun Song is recognized as a true and reliable business man
obtaining high standards of global business mind.
Every year Mr. Ho-Keun Song spends more than half a year
traveling around the world meeting buyers and clients.
His business strategy to focuses on the production fields,
explains the constant visit in all of YG-1’s plants to personally see and listen.
People believe that Mr. Ho-Keun Song’s reputation of
passion and affection of working, has built YG-1 as it is now.
Greeting
YG-1 was an enormous challenge as it was clear that the only way to succeed
in the generation of unlimited competition was to hold a challenging sprit and
contain high quality. Today, YG-1 manages a global business all around the world, exporting to over 70 countries and holding 23 global branches.
It is now currently one of the world’s 5 major brands
in the cutting tool industry and indeed No.1 in Korea.
We have Established a systematic global network between production
and sales to continuously provide excellent quality products to customers.
Also by maintaining a constant investment on research and development,
we have created several high valued items and are still ongoing.
As a market leader for the cutting tool industry, YG-1 is putting effort
to continuously expand the global market.
Along with talented members and outstanding technology,
YG-1 will carry on developing further more innovated items and
will continuously remain as a company that considers customer
benefits as a first priory. We deeply thank all clients for the generous
support and promise to move forward with consistent passion.
CEO’s Business Story
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