Since PSK Group's establishment in 1990, we have grown to become a leader of the global semiconductor equipment industry, including secured No. 1 position in the global market share for dry strip process. PSK Group ceaselessly enhances its performance of equipment and develops new equipment with an innovation. We will continuously invest in R&D, strengthen efficient platform, and reinforce our human capacity to take the lead in the global semiconductor equipment industry.
1990 ~ 1993
Establishment
1990 ~ 1993
Establishment
- Secured foundation for budding semiconductor equipment market
- Secured semiconductor equipment maintenance technology
- Secured main customers
- Increase in sales of semiconductor parts
- Secured assembly technology for semiconductor equipment
1994 ~ 2001
Market Entry
1994 ~ 2001
Market Entry
- Establishment of affiliated research institute and development of independent technology
- Integration of internal organizations and expansion of investment into technology
- Listed on KOSDAQ (1997)
- Certified as venture business
- Secured foundation for overseas customer base
2002 ~ 2007
First Leap and High Growth
2002 ~ 2007
First Leap and High Growth
- Secured the world's best dry strip technology and competitiveness
- Accelerated expansions overseas
- Rapid growth in sales (43% CAGR)
- Achieved No.1 position worldwide in dry strip category process (Gartner Survey)
- Diversification of technology and equipment
- Awarded as Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific Winners
- Certification as world-class manufacturer
- Top 200 Best Small and Medium Businesses in Asia and the Pacific (Forbes)
2008 ~ 2012
Product Diversification
2008 ~ 2012
Product Diversification
- Expanded investment into next-generation core technologies for semiconductor equipment
- Designated as Advanced Technology Center (2008)
- Certified as Company specialized in Parts & Materials (2011)
- Designated as World Class 300 (2012)
- Acquired SEMIgear (2012)
2013 ~ 2016
Second Leap
2013 ~ 2016
Second Leap
- Strengthened competitiveness in 3D NAND equipment
- Explored and expanded overseas markets
- Preempted the market with technology of next-generation equipment as a first mover
- Implemented next-generation operating software system
2017 ~ now
Growth and Development
2017 ~ now
Growth and Development
- Expanding development of new core equipment
- Expanding development of core modules/parts
- Development of ultra-fine process response technology
- Strengthening core competency in new growth process
- Accomplishing spin-off and merger for strategic synergy
Establishment
1990
06 Established
Market Entry
1994
06 Established an affiliated research institute, and developed a 200mm dry strip system
1997
01 Listed on KOSDAQ
02 Localized a 200mm dry strip (single type)
1999
03 Developed a 300mm dry strip
2000
05 Established a subsidiary in the US
2001
07 Supplied a mass production line for a 300mm asher for the first time in the world (Samsung Electronics)
First Leap and High Growth
2003
04 Established a subsidiary in Taiwan
2004
04 Established a local branch in Singapore
2005
05 Outstanding Contribution Award (SK Hynix)
11 Organized community service program with Hyupseong Club (Mainly consist with semiconductor/LCD member companies)
2006
04 300mm Lite Etching System (TSL3000)
06 World-Class Product (Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy)
11 Excellence Award in Technology Partnership (Samsung Electronics)
2007
02 Gold Prize for the Best Partner Award (Samsung Electronics)
03 CEO appointed as vice chairman of the Hyupseong Club (responsible for the semiconductor unit)
04 Became No. 1 in dry strip market share worldwide(24%, Gartner)
05 Excellence Award in Technology Fast 50 (Deloitte)
07 300mm Plasma Oxide Cleaning System (ZIVIS)
07 Award of Appreciation (Hynix-ST)
10 Certificate of Registration, Information Security Management System, BSI
11 Samsung Partners Excellence Award in Technology Innovation (Samsung Electronics)
11 Won $50 million Export Tower Award and received Iron Tower in Order of Industrial Service Merit (President, Republic of Korea)
11 300mm Advanced Dry Strip System (SUPRA V)
Product Diversification
2008
12 Designated as an Advanced Technology Center (Ministry of Knowledge Economy)
2009
06 300mm H2 Ashing System (FUTAS)
07 Certified as a company practicing labor-management concession bargaining (Ministry of Labor)
11 Excellence Award in Excellent Innovative Partners (Samsung Electronics)
2010
03 Became No. 1 in dry strip market share worldwide (34%, Gartner)
2011
11 Selected as Korea‘s Hidden Champion Training Project (Korea Export-Import Bank)
2012
03 Bronze Prize in Process Innovation (Samsung Electronics)
03 CEO appointed as senior vice chairman of the Hyupseong Club
05 Designated as a promoted company for the World Class 300
05 Exported power semiconductor equipment to Japan (dry strip and etcher)
05 Development of TSV equipment (Performance Sharing System): Ecolite ll (300), ll (400)
12 Acquired SEMIgear in the US (packaging equipment and reflow)
12 Designated as KB Hidden Star 500
12 Joint development of PoP equipment (Samsung Electronics): Ecolite ll_T
Second Leap
2013
02 Selected as a Hidden Champion (Samsung Electronics)
03 Faithful taxpayer (Gyeonggi-do)
03 Received Innovation Award (Samsung Electronics)
07 Supplied the 450mm dry strip system to G450C
08 Developed next-generation hard mask strip equipment
08 Established a subsidiary in Xi'an, China
10 Designated as a Next Global Company
12 Awarded a Certification of Appreciation (Gyeonggi-do Provincial Council)
2014
02 Appreciation Award (SEMI)
07 Selected as Stop CO2 Mentoring Project participant (Gyeonggi-do)
08 Developed a next generation dry cleaning system (INTEGER plus)
10 Developed Non-02 dry strip system
2015
03 Received Silver Award in Excellent Innovative Partners (Samsung Electronics)
04 Non-O2 Dry Strip System (ZEDIUS)
05 Cooperated to develop a FOWLP surface treatment solution
10 Received Silver Tower in Order of Industrial Service Merit (President, Republic of Korea)
11 Designated as the Best Company to Work
2016
07 Designated as an Excellence in Employee Invention Rewards
08 Selected as an Excellent Project (Advanced Technology Center)
12 Received Certification of Appreciation (KOTRA)
Growth and Development
2017
03 Received a Participation Award in Excellent Innovative Partners (Samsung Electronics)
03 Established a subsidiary in Shanghai, China
08 Implemented a Smart Factory
08 Designated as Company specialized in Parts & Materials
10 Awarded as Preferred Quality Suppliers (Intel)
11 Partnered as Companion Growth (SK Hynix)
12 Received Stone Tower in Order of Industrial Service Merit (President, Republic of Korea)
12 Award of export tower of $70 million
2018
01 Selected as a Youth-friendly Hidden Champion
04 Excellent Innovative Partners (Samsung Electronics)
09 Decided to spin-off
12 Selected as Gyeonggi Good Work Place
2019
04 Changed coporate name
04 Completed spin-off
05 Changed listing at Kosdaq
06 Selected as Compliance Program company (South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
09 Decided to merge
2020
01 Selected as Youth-friendly Hidden Champion
02 Finalized company merger
02 New listing at Kosdaq
09 Designated as Company specialized in Parts, Materials & Equipment
12 Established a subsidiary in Japan
2021
01 Selected as Youth-friendly small giant company
07 Faithful taxpayer (Gyeonggi-do)
09 Established a local branch Ireland
12 Selected as Hidden Champion 100+
12 Selected as Small Giant Business 100+
2022
01 Selected as Youth-friendly small giant company
10 Selected as Gyeonggi Good Work Place
11 Intellectual Property Certification