Autonics Our History

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A brief overview of our history shows the development process of our business and technology, and demonstrates our commitment to providing reliable and efficient automation solutions to our customers.

2023
December. 'Best Family Friendly Management' certification acquired (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)

December. Awarded ‘2023 Korea Technology Award’ (Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award)

November. Desingated as a 2023 Time-honored Business (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)

October. Establishment of Western office in California, U.S.A
2020
December. Awarded Grand Prize at Manufacturing Category at 'Web Award Korea 2020'

May. Establishment of New Autonics R&D Center in Seoul, South Korea

May. Establishment of manufacturing factory in Ha Nam province, Vietnam (Autonics VNM Company Limited)
2019
September. Awarded as a Leading Industrial Sensor Company at 'Industry Award Korea 2019'

August. Designated as a Materials & Components Specialized Company (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)

April. Designated as a Middle Market Enterprise (Federation of Middle Market Enterprises of Korea)
2018
November. Awarded Smart Factory Innovation Company at 'Industry Award Korea 2018'

November. Finalist at Mid-Sized Business Category at 'Web Award Korea 2018'

September. Designated as a Technology Innovation Company (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)

July. Started Construction of new Autonics R&D Center in Magok District in Seoul, South Korea

June. Approved as a TUV Rheinland test center for EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive)

March. Construction of Autonics Reliability Center (Product Quality Test Center)

March. Designated as an outstanding taxpayer company in Busan city.

January. Presidential Award for Job Creation Companies (Presidential Award)
2017
December. Incorporation of Russia sales branch (RUS LLC, Moscow)
2016
December. ISO 14001 Certification (Environmental Management System) acquired

December. Designated as one of top mid-sized companies for human resource development

July. Designated as one of the leading companies in work-life balance

May. Acceptance to UL Witness Test Data Program (WTDP)
2015
August. Designated as one of the Best Companies to Work For at the "Korea Happy Company Grand Awards"

March. Announcement of new CEO, Yong-jin Park
2014
August. Construction and relocation of new headquarters (Seokdae, Busan)

May. Incorporation of sales branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Cong Ty Tnhh Autonics Vina.)
2013
December. Designated as one of Busan strategic industry pioneer companies

December. Incorporation of sales branch in Mexico City, Mexico (Autonics Mexico S.A. de C.V.)

September. Designated as a “Specialized Global Company” by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy

May. Designated as a "World Class 300" company by the Korean government
2012
July. Entry into one hundred million dollar venture company

March. Gold Tower Industrial Award on 46th Taxpayer's Day
2011
November. Thirty Million Dollar Export Award at the 48th Annual Trade Day (Presidential Award)

November. First product release of I/O terminal blocks and cables

April. Establishment of Qingdao sales office in China

February. Designated as a Top 10 New Industry Pioneer Company in Jiaxing, China
2010
November. Twenty Million Dollar Export Award at the 47th Annual Trade Day (Presidential Award)

October. Establishment of Chongqing sales office in China

August. Establishment of Nanjing sales office in China

June. Incorporation of sales branch in Mumbai, India (Autonics Automation India Private Limited)

February. Relocation of R&D Center for Control & Measurement (Banyeodong, Busan)
2009
December. Construction and relocation of R&D Center for Sensors (Songdo, Incheon)

February. Establishment of corporation in Istanbul, Türkiye (Autonics Otomasyon Ticaret Ltd. Sti.)
2008
July. Establishment of sales branch in Moscow, Russia (Autonics Corp. Russia Rep. Office)

May. Establishment of Chengdu sales office in China

May. Establishment of sales branch in Mexico City, Mexico (Autonics Mexico Sales Office)
2007
April. Completion of manufacturing factory in Jiaxing, China

March. Businessman-Worker of the Month (Yangsan Mayor Award)

January. Establishment of corporation in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (Mal-Autonics Sensor Sdn. Bhd.)
2006
October. Grand Prize for New Technology Innovation (Busan Mayor Award)

July. Establishment of sales branch in Mumbai, India (Autonics India Liaison Office)

April. Grand Prize for Equal Employment Opportunity (Presidential Award)

March. Opening of showroom and technical education center (Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do)
2005
November. Ten Million Dollar Export Award at the 42nd Annual Trade Day (Presidential Award)

August. Establishment of sales branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Autonics Vietnam Rep. Office)

July. Establishment of manufacturing facility in Jiaxing, China (Autonics Electronic (Jiaxing) Corporation)

March. Establishment of corporation in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Autonics Do Brasil Ltd.)
2004
May. Establishment of Guangzhou sales office in China

April. Relocation of Seoul sales office (Bucheon, Korea)

~2003

2003
September. China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) acquired
2002
December. Designated as Components & Materials Specialized Company (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)

September. Iron Tower Industrial Award on 26th Taxpayer's Day

August. Establishment of Beijing sales office in China

March. Excellence Award for Equal Employment Opportunity (Presidential Award)

February. Establishment of corporation in Shanghai, China (Autonics China Co., Ltd.)
2001
April. Establishment of sales office in Shanghai, China

February. Establishment of corporation in Illinois, USA (Autonics USA Inc.)
2000
December. Establishment of R&D Center for Sensors (Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do)

November. Five Million Dollar Export Award at the 37th Annual Trade Day (Presidential Award)

November. ISO 9001 Certification acquired
1999
April. Designated as a promising small & medium sized business for exports

January. Designated as a small & medium sized business with outstanding technical expertise
1998
December. Grand Prize for the 8th Small & Medium Sized Business (Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy)

July. Designated as Top 50 small & medium sized business in product quality

June. Construction and relocation to new manufacturing facility (Yangsan, Gyeonsangnam-do)

February. Designated as a venture company by the small & medium business administration
1997
October. Commendation from Ministry for Measuring Instrument Development (Ministry of Trade and Industry)
1996
October. Establishment of corporation in Tokyo, Japan (PT. Autonics Japan)

September. Establishment of corporation in Jakarta, Indonesia (PT. Autonics Indonesia)

July. Designated as a measuring instrument promotion subject company by the small & medium business administration

~1995

1994
September. Establishment of Daejeon sales office in Korea
1993
August. Designated as a "Technology Pioneer Corporation" by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy
1992
November. Million Dollar Export Award at the 29th Annual Trade Day (Presidential Award)
1991
November. Establishment of Daegu sales office in Korea
1990
July. Establishment of Kwangju sales office in Korea

February. Establishment of R&D Center for Control & Measurement with official recognition from the Korean government (No. 272, Busan)
1989
November. Participation Award in New Product Exposition (Electronics Industries Association of Korea)

November. Incorporation of Autonics Corporation
1988
June. Construction and relocation of new headquarters (Banyeodong, Busan)

~1987

1986
October. Excellence Award in New Product Exposition (Ministry of Commerce and Industry)
1985
October. Excellence Award in New Product Exposition (Electronics Industries Association of Korea)

November. Establishment of sales office in Seoul, Korea (Shindorim, Guro-gu)
1984
October. Release of first digital counter in Korea (K Series)