HK

What HK does

HK Co., Ltd. is a South Korean industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1990 that designs, produces, and services laser cutting machines for metal fabrication. The company's product portfolio spans fiber laser systems (FS, FL3015, RS3015, FE, FC, HD series), CO2 laser machines (PS, PL, FL CO2 variants), tube/pipe cutting machines (TL6527-S, TL9036-X, TL6015), and extra-large gantry-type 3D bevel systems (FO Series) with work envelopes up to 20m x 3.5m. Core technology includes proprietary controllers — the X9000 system for tube lasers and FSCUT8000 CNC for HD series machines — combined with EtherCAT industrial communications, digital chuck systems, and an integrated automation suite branded Smart Cell, Smart Lifter, Smart Loader, and Smart Tower. HK also produces complementary metalworking equipment including hydraulic and electric press brakes, deburring machines, and welding systems.

The company serves three primary end markets: general manufacturing (automotive parts, machinery components, enclosures), shipbuilding and heavy steel (FO Series gantry), and tube processing (TL Series). HK monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales with quote-based pricing ranging from cost-effective HD/OEM units to premium high-power systems (2kW to 60kW), supplemented by aftermarket services, CAD/CAM and equipment training, remote support via the HK Insight platform, certified used equipment, and POSCO-co-developed hybrid laser-gas cutting systems. Distribution is anchored by a nationwide CVS (Customer Value Sharing) center network across Korea (Hwaseong HQ plus Busan, Incheon, Honam, and Daegu regional offices), wholly-owned subsidiaries in the USA (Lombard, IL), Germany (Eschborn), and China (Shanghai), and dealer networks in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Mexico. The company maintains core technology partnerships with IPG Photonics (fiber laser oscillators) and Siemens (SINUMERIK controllers for the FE Series), and has received German iF Design and Red Dot Design awards.

Name

HK

Legal name

주식회사 에이치케이

Website

https://hk-global.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HK Co., Ltd. is a South Korean manufacturer founded in 1990 that produces industrial fiber, CO2, tube, and gantry laser cutting machines for general manufacturing, shipbuilding, and tube-processing customers globally via direct sales and international subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Laser Cutting Machines

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

Keywords

• Industrial laser cutting
• Fiber laser machines
• Tube laser cutting
• Metal fabrication equipment
• CNC laser systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hwaseodong

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Laser Cutting Machine Sales: Sale of industrial laser cutting machines including fiber, CO2, tube, and gantry type machines. One-time hardware sales model with associated installation and training services.
2. Aftermarket Services: Equipment maintenance, training (CAD/CAM education), remote support services through HK Insight platform, and certified used equipment programs.
3. Automation Solutions: Smart Cell, Smart Lifter, Smart Loader, Smart Tower automation systems sold alongside or independently of main laser machines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HK designs, manufactures, and sells industrial laser cutting machines — including fiber, CO2, tube, and gantry-type systems — for metal fabrication manufacturers. The portfolio also includes hydraulic and electric press brakes, deburring machines, Scout-series welding systems, and a Smart-series automation suite (Smart Cell/Lifter/Loader/Tower). Machines are offered in configurations from 2kW to 60kW laser power, with positioning accuracy as tight as ±0.03mm and traverse speeds up to 140m/min. Sales are quote-based via direct enterprise channels and supported by nationwide CVS service centers, in-house CAD/CAM training, and the HK Insight remote monitoring platform.

Product overview

HK (에이치케이) is a Korean laser cutting machine manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of laser processing equipment. The product lineup includes: Fiber laser cutting machines (FS Series, FL3015, RS3015, FE Series, FC3015, HD Series), CO2 laser cutting machines (FL3015 CO2, PS Series CO2, PL3015 CO2), tube/pipe laser cutting machines (TL6527-S, TL9036-X, TL6015), extra-large gantry-type 3D bevel systems (FO Series), hybrid laser-gas machining centers, and complementary equipment including hydraulic/electric press brakes, deburring machines, and welding systems (Scout series). The portfolio also includes conversion options, gantry systems, and automation solutions (Smart Cell, Smart Lifter, Smart Loader, Smart Tower). Products range from standard industrial models to premium high-performance variants and cost-effective OEM options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FS Series Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Industrial-standard long gantry fiber laser cutting machine; HK's best-selling model. Designed for high-precision, high-speed sheet and plate metal cutting in general manufacturing environments.
• FL3015 Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Industry-standard long gantry fiber laser cutting machine with high-power output and wide-door design for enhanced work convenience.
• RS3015 Fiber Laser Cutting Machine High-performance fiber laser cutting machine with fixed precision and high-quality processing, featuring high-speed motion control for maximum productivity.
• FE Series Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Cost-effective fiber laser cutting model combining HK's proprietary design with affordable Laser+Head+peripheral combinations, featuring SIEMENS controller.
• HD Series Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Budget OEM fiber laser cutting model offering affordable price with strong performance, utilizing HK's technology know-how and quality management system; positioned as an alternative to Chinese equipment.
• FC3015 Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Fiber laser cutting machine (FC3015 series) for industrial sheet and plate cutting applications.
• PS Series Fiber Laser Cutting Machine High-output fiber laser cutting machine, premium model for ultra-high-speed processing and non-ferrous metal cutting with stable cutting across thin and thick plate ranges; PS3015 model received the 2015 Good Design award.
• PL3015 Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Front-open fiber laser cutting machine with ergonomic design and bridge optimization for improved convenience and productivity.
• FO Series Gantry-Type 3D Bevel Laser Cutting System Extra-large gantry-type 3D bevel laser cutting system optimized for shipbuilding, steel mills, and construction, supporting workpieces up to 20m x 3.5m with X-axis max 40m and Y-axis max 5m.
• PS Series CO2 Laser Cutting Machine High-end CO2 laser cutting machine series available in PS3015, PS4020, PS4025, PS6020, PS6025, PS8025 models with max working size up to 8m x 2.5m; PS3015 received S-mark safety certification.
• FL3015 CO2 Laser Cutting Machine CO2 laser cutting machine — HK's main model for industrial high-power laser processing.
• PL3015 CO2 Laser Cutting Machine CO2 laser cutting machine with open-type door design and optional tube processing capability.
• TL6527-S Tube Laser Cutting Machine High cost-performance standard tube laser cutting machine with max rotation speed 120r/min, max processing speed 120m/min, featuring digital chuck system and HK's proprietary X9000 control system.
• TL9036-X Tube Laser Cutting Machine Tube laser cutting machine model in the TL series for processing tubes and pipes.
• TL6015 Fiber Tube Laser Cutting Machine Fiber laser tube cutting machine for round and square pipe processing.
• POSCO-HK Hybrid Machining Center (Laser + Gas) POSCO-HK jointly developed hybrid system combining laser and gas cutting in one machine, with max cutting range 5,000mm x 34,000mm, using laser for under 20mm and gas for over 20mm thickness.
• Hydraulic Press Brake (유압 절곡기) Hydraulic press brake for metal bending operations in sheet metal fabrication.
• Electric Press Brake (전기 절곡기) Electric press brake for metal bending operations in sheet metal fabrication.
• Deburring Machine (디버링기) Deburring machine utilizing rotation and centrifugal motion for multi-directional deburring operations, reducing processing time to 1/20 of manual work.
• Scout Welding System (용접기) Scout Scan Welding System with visual system for convenient welding, available in Scout-100, Scout-200, Scout-300 models with different power capacities.
• HS-HWM Portable Handheld Welding Machine Portable handheld welding machine for industrial metal joining applications; HK product launch announced August 2023.
• IPG Light Weld Handheld Fiber Laser Welder World-first air-cooled fiber laser manual welder jointly developed with IPG Photonics; handheld format for industrial welding tasks.
• FS4015 Fiber Laser Cutting Machine FS4015 model fiber laser cutting machine for industrial sheet/plate metal cutting (launched September 2020).
• Smart Series Automation Systems (Smart Cell, Smart Lifter, Smart Loader, Smart Tower) Automation solutions sold alongside or independently of HK laser machines: Smart Cell (pallet-based material handling, 60s cycle), Smart Lifter (max 800kg, 20mm thickness), Smart Loader (4,500 x 1,700 x 2,050mm, max 730kg), and Smart Tower (8 sections, 2,000kg per section storage).
• HK Insight Remote Monitoring and Support Platform After-sales digital platform providing remote equipment monitoring, diagnostics, and support for HK laser cutting machines deployed at customer sites.
• HK Training Center — Equipment Operation and CAD/CAM Education In-house customer training services covering machine operation and CAD/CAM programming for HK equipment users, delivered at the HK Training Center.
• HK CVS Customer Support and Certified Used Equipment CVS (Customer Value Sharing) nationwide service support, equipment maintenance programs, and certified used/refurbished HK laser cutting machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity increased from 200 to 600 units per year after second factory expansion
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• IPG PhotonicscoreTechnology or IntegrationIPG Photonics supplies fiber laser oscillators for HK's fiber laser machines. HK also collaborated on IPG Light Weld world-first air-cooled fiber laser manual welding system development.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens controllers (SINUMERIK) are used in HK's FE Series machines, providing reliable CNC control for precision laser cutting operations.
• POSCOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Gas & Laser Hybrid cutting machine. POSCO and HK co-developed a system that can perform both laser cutting and gas cutting in one system, optimized for POSCO's steel processing needs with maximum cutting range of 5,000mm x 34,000mm.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prima Power: Italian/European manufacturer of laser cutting machines, bending, and automation for sheet metal fabricators. Comparable mid-sized competitor offering fiber laser and integrated automation systems similar to HK's lineup.
• LVD Group: Belgian sheet metalworking machinery manufacturer producing laser cutting machines, press brakes, and automation. Comparable full-line laser/bending competitor with international dealer network similar in scale to HK.
• Han's Laser: China's largest industrial laser equipment maker with comprehensive fiber laser cutting machines, tube lasers, and automation. Directly competes with HK on price-performance in Korea and across Asia.
• Bystronic: Swiss-headquartered global leader in sheet metal processing with a broad laser cutting portfolio (fiber and CO2), bending, and automation. Directly comparable to HK as a full-line laser cutting machine OEM serving fabrication customers worldwide.
• HSG Laser: Chinese fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer rapidly expanding globally with budget and mid-range models. Most direct competitor to HK's HD Series budget OEM positioning and Asian export markets.

Broad incumbents

• Mazak: Japanese multi-axis CNC machine tool manufacturer with a growing fiber laser cutting product line (Optonics). Comparable as a high-end machine tool competitor targeting industrial cutting and fabrication customers.
• Trumpf: German global leader in industrial lasers and machine tools with extensive fiber laser cutting, CO2 laser, tube laser, and automation offerings. Operates far broader than HK but is the benchmark high-end competitor in the same product category.
• Amada: Japanese industrial machine tool giant offering fiber laser cutters, press brakes, and integrated sheet metal systems. Comparable as a full-line laser+bending manufacturer serving automotive and metal fabrication end-markets.

Regional players

• MC Machinery Systems: North American subsidiary of Mitsubishi offering fiber laser cutting (GX-F series) and other machine tools. Comparable as a fiber laser cutter targeting North American fabricators, where HK USA competes.

Others

• Hanwha Precision Machinery: Korean conglomerate with machine tool and industrial equipment businesses; relevant Korean-domestic comparable providing context for HK's positioning within the local manufacturing ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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