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The history of DKM,
The history of DKM's growth

As the first company in Korea to develop and produce small AC motors, DKM has grown into Korea's leading motor and gearhead manufacturer based on over 40 years' accumulated experience.

Simple functions have become cutting-edge technologies, and challenging times have become the door that opens tomorrow.

Let’s look into the DKM’s journey of moving the world through constant challenge and innovation.

0 years of history of DKM, a leader in the motor industry

2018–Present

A leading company in the domestic motor industry

DKM Co., Ltd. stands tall as a leading company in the domestic motor industry.
Of course, I attribute all of this to the trust and affection of our customers.

  • 2018 ~
    Present

    A leading company in the domestic motor industry
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  • 2011 ~
    2017

    Recognized quality and service
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  • 2001 ~
    2010

    A leap forward to be a leading company in the world
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  • 1983 ~
    2000

    A history of unyielding will and challenging spirit
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    • 2022
      Jan. 2022
      Family Friendly Business Certification
    • 2020
      Jan. 2020
      Released new product (DSY Series).
    • 2019
      Jan. 2019
      Applied for a patent for the new product (Helicross gearbox).
    • 2018
      Jan. 2018
      Relocated the workplace for expansion.
      Jan. 2018
      Acquired EMCD, LVD, KC certification (FX3000).
      Jan. 2018
      Acquired ISO9001 / 14001 certification.
      Jan. 2018
      Acquired RoHS, Reach certification.
      Jan. 2018
      Released the speed controller “FX3000”.

2011-2017

Recognized quality and service

DKM Co., Ltd. will accelerate its leap forward to be a leading company in the world through continuous research and challenges.

  • 2018 ~ Present

    A leading company in the domestic motor industry
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  • 2011 ~ 2017

    Recognized quality and service
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  • 2001 ~ 2010

    A leap forward to be a leading company in the world
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  • 1983 ~ 2000

    A history of unyielding will and challenging spirit
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    • 2017
      Jan. 2017
      Registered the motor controller design.
    • 2016
      Jan. 2016
      Applied a patent for the geared motor.
    • 2015
      Jan. 2015
      Obtained “RU” mark (component certification according to US industrial safety standards UL).
      Jan. 2015
      Obtained “CE” mark (integrated European Union (EU) standard certification).
      Jan. 2015
      Obtained 'TUV” approval (European UL1004-1).
      Jan. 2015
      Obtained “UL” certification (component certification according to US industrial safety standards UL)
    • 2014
      Jan. 2014
      Received the “1 Million Dollar Export Tower Award” on the 51st Trade Day (Korea International Trade Association).
      Jan. 2014
      Applied a patent for the new product “400W small geared motor”.
    • 2013
      Jan. 2013
      Obtained “CE” mark (integrated European Union (EU) standard certification).
    • 2011
      Jan. 2011
      Announced new corporate identity.

2001-2010

A leap forward to be a leading company in the world

DKM Co., Ltd. has stepped beyond the boundary of Korea and stood on the stage of the world to take on another new challenge.

  • 2018 ~ Present

    A leading company in the domestic motor industry
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  • 2011 ~ 2017

    Recognized quality and service
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  • 2001 ~ 2010

    A leap forward to be a leading company in the world
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  • 1983 ~ 2000

    A history of unyielding will and challenging spirit
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    • 2010
      Jan. 2010
      Relocated the workplace for expansion (Seoknam-dong, Incheon).
    • 2009
      Jan. 2009
      Opened the European office (Neu-Isenburg, Germany).
      Jan. 2009
      Applied a patent for the planetary gear gearhead equipped with dustproof planetary gear.
      Jan. 2009
      Registered the capacitor design.
    • 2008
      Jan. 2008
      Established a joint venture in Singapore.
    • 2005
      Jan. 2005
      Established Chinese corporation (Shanghai).
      Jan. 2005
      Established the first overseas factory in Shanghai, China, and started production (韩京机电（上海）有限公司).
    • 2003
      Jan. 2003
      Entered the US market.
    • 2002
      Jan. 2002
      Acquired ISO 9001:2000 certification. (U.K. CCAS).
    • 2001
      Jan. 2001
      Acquired the “UL” mark.

1983-2000

A history of unyielding will and challenging spirit

Over the past 33 years, DKM Co., Ltd. has accumulated experience in overcoming numerous difficulties and hardships and has maintained an indomitable will and a challenging spirit that is not afraid of the impossible.

  • 2018 ~ Present

    A leading company in the domestic motor industry
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  • 2011 ~ 2017

    Recognized quality and service
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  • 2001 ~ 2010

    A leap forward to be a leading company in the world
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  • 1983 ~ 2000

    A history of unyielding will and challenging spirit
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    • 2000
      Jan. 2000
      Changed the company name to "DKM Co., Ltd." (incorporation)
      Jan. 2000
      Certified as a venture business (Small and Medium Business Administration).
      Jan. 2000
      Released the worm gearhead.
      Jan. 2000
      Released the AC clutch brake motor.
      Jan. 2000
      Released V Series for inverters.
      Jan. 2000
      Registered a utility model for the permanent magnet type AC high-speed synchronous motor.
    • 1999
      Jan. 1999
      Acquired “CE mark” certification.
      Jan. 1999
      Entered the European market.
    • 1997
      Jan. 1997
      Selected as an SMB technical innovation development company.
    • 1996
      Jan. 1996
      Selected as strategic capital goods items.
      Jan. 1996
      Small-size precision clutch brake type geared motor (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
    • 1995
      Jan. 1995
      Entered the Indian, Indonesian and Malaysian markets.
      Jan. 1995
      Selected as a company that contributed to the development of excellent capital goods (Small and Medium Business Administration).
      Jan. 1995
      Released the AC motor 1Φ 6, 10W.
      Jan. 1995
      Received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award.
    • 1994
      Jan. 1994
      The small gearbox for small AC motor acquired the “NT (New Technology) mark” certification.
      Jan. 1994
      (Korean Agency for Technology and Standards, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy)
      Jan. 1994
      Registered 10 trademarks for DC motors for non-transport machinery.
    • 1993
      Jan. 1993
      Acquired the “Q Mark” certification for the small gear gearbox sector for the first time in Korea (Korea Testing Certification Institute).
      Jan. 1993
      Released the AC motor 3Φ, 200W.
    • 1992
      Jan. 1992
      Released the AC motor 1Φ, 180W.
      Jan. 1992
      Released the AC motor 3Φ 380V, 440V.
    • 1990
      Jan. 1990
      Exported the “small precision geared motor” to overseas markets including China for the first time in Korea.
      Jan. 1990
      Released the AC motor 3Φ, 150W.
    • 1987
      Jan. 1987
      Developed the Korea’s first “small precision geared motor”.
    • 1983
      Jan. 1983
      Established the parent company ‘Daekyung Machinery Manufacturing’ (Guro-gu, Seoul).