What SH Tech does

SH Tech is a South Korean precision parts manufacturer founded in August 1988 (originally as Sehan Precision) and headquartered in Cheongju, South Korea. The company produces high-precision metal components and assemblies — including shafts, pins, terminals, meter bases, terminal blocks, and custom mechanical parts — using CNC turning, automatic lathe, centerless grinding, thread rolling, knurling, D-cutting, and precision injection molding of thermosetting resins. Materials processed include stainless steel (SUS303/304/420F), carbon steel (S45C, SWRH, SUM24L), brass (C3604), copper (C1100), and aluminum.

The company's commercial focus is B2B OEM supply of certified components to large Korean industrial groups. Its two named anchor customers are Hyundai Kia Motors — for which SH Tech is an SQ-certified precision machining supplier registered in August 2020 — and LS Industrial Systems (LS산전), for which it manufactures PLUG-IN terminal blocks for marine applications and meter base assemblies. SH Tech's business is supported by an extensive certification portfolio (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IMS, INNO-BIZ, venture company status, corporate research institute) and a single patent for an abrasive/grinding device (December 2014).

SH Tech operates three manufacturing locations: its main Cheongju, South Korea headquarters and factory (relocated May 2023 to Seowon-gu); a Texas, USA subsidiary established in March 2015; and a Vietnam subsidiary established in August 2018. The company is privately held and founder-controlled, with CEO Shim Hwang-yong (심황용) as Representative Director. Revenue is generated through negotiated, long-term B2B supply contracts and purchase orders for hardware components, with no public pricing or financial disclosure. The company also markets a Photovoltaic (solar energy) component line, indicating limited but real product diversification beyond its automotive, electrical, and industrial machinery core.

Name

SH Tech

Legal name

(주)SH테크

Website

https://shtechn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SH Tech is a South Korean precision parts manufacturer founded in 1988, producing high-precision metal components (shafts, pins, terminals, meter bases) and injection-molded parts for automotive, electrical, and industrial customers including Hyundai Kia Motors and LS Industrial Systems, with manufacturing operations in Korea, USA, and Vietnam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Metal Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive Electric Motors & Actuators Manufacturing (EPS/Brake-by-wire/Seat/Window) (IMACAJAL)

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• Automotive parts manufacturing
• Electrical components supply
• CNC machined parts
• OEM metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheongju

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Metal Parts Manufacturing: SH Tech generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of precision metal components including automotive parts (shafts, motors), electrical components (terminals, meter bases, terminal blocks), and mechanical parts. The company operates as a certified OEM/second-tier supplier to major Korean conglomerates including Hyundai Kia Motors and LS Industrial Systems. Revenue is derived from long-term supply contracts and purchase orders for high-precision engineered components.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SH Tech manufactures and supplies high-precision metal and electrical components — including automotive shafts and motor parts, brass terminals, meter base assemblies, ship/marine terminal blocks, injection-molded thermosetting resin parts, and pin/shaft components — as a Tier-2/OEM supplier to large Korean conglomerates such as Hyundai Kia Motors and LS Industrial Systems. The company operates three manufacturing locations (Cheongju, South Korea; Texas, USA; and Vietnam) under IATF 16949-certified automotive quality management.

Product overview

SH Tech is a precision manufacturing company specializing in industrial components. The product portfolio includes four main categories: (1) Automotive Parts produced under IATF 16949 certification for vehicle applications; (2) Electrical Components encompassing Terminals (brass precision terminals), Injection Molding (thermosetting resin, 200-300 ton), Meter Components (power consumption measurement devices), and Ship Components (terminal blocks for LS Industrial Systems); (3) Mechanical Parts including Pin&Shaft products (stainless steel and carbon steel for motors/meters/appliances) and specific machine components (CNC-machined parts for automotive/office automation/greenhouse systems); and (4) Photovoltaic products. The company operates with enterprise certifications including IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, SQ certification from Hyundai Kia Motors, and holds patents for grinding devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Parts (자동차부품) Vehicle components manufactured for automotive applications, produced under IATF 16949 certified quality management and supplied as SQ-certified parts to Hyundai Kia Motors.
• Electrical Components (전기부품) Electrical components category including precision terminals, injection molded thermosetting resin parts, meter base assemblies, and ship/marine terminal blocks, primarily OEM-supplied to LS Industrial Systems.
• Terminals (단자류) Precision brass (C3604) terminal components for connecting electrical current flow, with high electric transmissibility and smooth connection properties, manufactured using in-house proprietary dedicated equipment.
• Injection Molding (사출성형) Precision thermosetting resin injection molding using PM-EG (PF-31) material with 200-300 ton equipment, producing precision electrical and mechanical components.
• Meter Components (계량기) Meter Base assemblies (Meter Base Ass'y) for measuring electric power consumption, OEM-supplied to LS Industrial Systems.
• Ship Components (선박용) PLUG-IN terminal blocks for marine/ship circuit breaker applications, designed for easy assembly and disconnection, OEM-produced for LS Industrial Systems using copper (C1100).
• Pin & Shaft (Pin&Shaft) Precision mechanical pin and shaft components for motors, electronic meters, air conditioners, washing machines, fans, and office automation equipment, manufactured from SUS303, SUS304, SUS420F, SWRH, S45C, and SUM24L.
• Mechanical Parts (기계부품) High-precision mechanical parts manufactured using CNC, automatic lathes, centerless grinders, thread rolling machines, knurling machines, and D-cutting machines, applied in automotive, office automation, electronic meters, and greenhouse systems using SUS303, SUS420F, SUM24L, S45C, C3604BDF, and aluminum.
• Photovoltaic (태양광) Solar/photovoltaic system components and products in SH Tech's photovoltaic product category.
• Other Processed Components (기타가공품) Miscellaneous precision machined components for various industrial applications outside the core automotive, electrical, mechanical, and photovoltaic categories.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hyundai Kia Motors (현대기아자동차)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 August 2020SH Tech is registered as an SQ-certified precision machining vendor for Hyundai Kia Motors, acquired on August 30, 2020. This certification enables the company to supply precision automotive components to one of Korea's largest automobile manufacturers.
• Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI, 한국과학기술정보연구원)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2010SH Tech concluded a business cooperation agreement with KISTI (Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information) in August 2010, supporting research and development activities and technology collaboration.
• LS Industrial Systems (LS산전)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSH Tech operates as an OEM supplier to LS Industrial Systems, manufacturing terminal blocks (PLUG-IN type) for marine/ship applications and meter base assemblies (Meter Base Ass'y) for electricity consumption measurement. This is a primary commercial relationship for the company's electrical components business unit.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mando Corporation: Major Korean auto parts manufacturer specializing in braking, suspension, and steering systems, supplying Hyundai Kia and global OEMs. Much larger than SH Tech but a comparable Korean precision-components supplier to the same primary customer.
• Hyundai Mobis: Largest Korean auto parts company and primary tier-1 supplier to Hyundai Kia for modules, electronics, and chassis components. Operates as the broad incumbent in SH Tech's core customer relationship.

Regional players

• Tokai Rika: Japanese automotive parts manufacturer producing switches, security systems, and human-machine interface components for global OEMs. Comparable to SH Tech in producing precision electronic and electromechanical components, though primarily serving Japanese OEMs rather than Korean ones.

Direct peers

• Hwashin Co., Ltd. Korean manufacturer of pressed and welded automotive body parts supplying Hyundai Kia and other Korean OEMs. Comparable to SH Tech as a Korean tier-2/3 automotive parts maker serving the same primary customer.
• HB Technology: Korean auto parts maker supplying Hyundai Kia and other OEMs with components including electronic and precision parts. Comparable in scale tier and customer relationship profile to SH Tech.
• MS Autotech: Korean automotive parts manufacturer producing body panels, chassis, and module assemblies for Hyundai Kia and other global OEMs. Closely comparable to SH Tech in product category, customer base, and Korean tier-2 supplier positioning.
• Seoyon E-Hwa: Korean automotive interior and exterior parts manufacturer supplying Hyundai Kia and other global OEMs. Comparable to SH Tech as a Korean tier-2 parts supplier serving automotive customers with precision components.
• Sungwoo Hitech: Korean automotive parts manufacturer founded in the late 1980s, supplying chassis and body components to Hyundai Kia and other global OEMs. Closely comparable to SH Tech in customer base, scale tier, and Korea-based tier-2 supplier profile.
• Sung Chang Auto Tech: Korean automotive parts manufacturer producing chassis, body, and engine-related components for Hyundai Kia and global OEMs. Similar tier-2/3 Korean supplier profile to SH Tech with comparable customer base and scale.

Emerging players

• Daehan Solution: Korean precision components manufacturer serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable to SH Tech as a smaller Korean precision parts maker, though with a narrower product scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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