Kyungshin Cable Co.

What Kyungshin Cable Co. does

Kyungshin Cable Co., Ltd. is a South Korean private manufacturer of automotive and industrial wires and cables, founded in September 1974 and headquartered at the KiB Cluster in Incheon with its main production facility in Cheonan. The company operates two business segments: a Wire and Cable business producing standard automotive wires to ES, ISO, JASO, and SAE specifications, high-voltage and aluminum cables, specialty cables (sensor, Ethernet, coaxial, heating), and industrial cables for factory automation, elevators, and renewable energy; and an Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS, 전기사업부) business established in 2018 that produces EV-specific components including battery pack wiring, busbars (rigid, flexible, hybrid), Power Relay Assemblies (PRA/BDU), cell module components, HV junction blocks, and charging inlets/outlets.

The company sells on a B2B contract manufacturing basis, primarily to large automotive OEMs and their tier-1 suppliers under multi-year supply agreements, with pricing negotiated per contract based on cable type, specification, and volume. Named customers include Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors, HMMA, KMMG, FORD, GM, RENAULT, FCA, VOLVO, and European battery manufacturers. Distribution is direct to OEMs through dedicated account managers in Korea, with regional sales offices in the US (Michigan) and a domestic distributor network in South Korea for industrial wires.

Kyungshin Cable operates 10 wholly owned production and sales sites across 3 continents: Korea (Cheonan plant plus Incheon HQ/R&D), China (Qingdao and Changzhou), Mexico (two plants in Durango), the United States (Farmington Hills, MI), Poland (Wroclaw), Serbia (Smederevska Palanka), and Türkiye (Kocaeli logistics hub). The company employs approximately 1,977 people globally, is a wholly owned affiliate of Kyungshin Group, and is led by Vice Chairman Lee Seung-kwan under a stated "Global Top 5" strategic vision.

Name

Kyungshin Cable Co.

Legal name

주식회사 경신전선

Website

https://kscable.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kyungshin Cable is a Korean automotive and industrial cable manufacturer producing wires, high-voltage EV cables, busbars, and battery pack components for OEMs including Hyundai, Kia, GM, Ford, and European battery makers across 10 global sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Wire and Cable Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Wiring Harnesses & Cable Assemblies Manufacturing (IMACAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Cables & Conductors (LV/MV cables, flexible cables, bus wire, armored cable) (IMAGAEAC), Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses (HDAHAOAB), Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Automotive wire harness
• High voltage EV cables
• Automotive electrical components
• Battery pack wiring
• Industrial cable manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheonan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 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. Automotive Wire and Cable Sales: Kyungshin Cable generates revenue primarily from manufacturing and selling automotive wires and cables to major automotive OEMs. Products include ES wires (Hyundai/Kia standards), ISO wires (GM, FORD, RENAULT, FCA, VOLVO), JASO wires (Japanese car makers), SAE wires, high-voltage cables for EVs, aluminum lightweight cables, and specialty cables (sensor, Ethernet, coaxial, heating). Revenue is generated through direct sales relationships with automotive manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers, typically through multi-year supply contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kyungshin Cable researches, develops, manufactures, and sells automotive wires and cables, plus electrical distribution systems (EDS) for vehicles. Its product range includes standard automotive wires (ES, ISO, JASO, SAE compliant), high-voltage EV cables, aluminum lightweight cables, Ethernet/coaxial/sensor/heating specialty cables, complete vehicle wiring harnesses, and EV battery pack components such as busbars, Power Relay Assemblies (PRA/BDU), cell module components, HV junction blocks, and charging inlets/outlets. The company also produces industrial cables for FA, elevators, and renewable energy applications.

Product overview

Kyungshin Cable Co. is a Korean automotive and industrial cable manufacturer established in 1974, offering two primary business segments: Wire and Cable business, and Electric Device (전장) business. The Wire and Cable segment provides automotive cables (ES, ISO, JASO, SAE standards), high voltage cables, aluminum cables, and specialty cables (sensor, Ethernet, coaxial, heating cables) for vehicles, plus industrial cables for FA, elevators, and renewable energy applications. The Electric Device segment focuses on eco-friendly automotive components including vehicle wiring harnesses, battery pack wiring (busbars), PRA/BDU, cell module components, HV junction blocks, and charging components for electric vehicles. The company operates with a unified platform approach, serving both traditional automotive OEM customers and emerging EV/battery manufacturers through its global manufacturing network across Korea, China, Mexico, USA, Poland, Serbia, and Türkiye.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ES Cables (Automotive Cables) Cables qualified for Hyundai/Kia Motors' engineering standard, including general wires (AVS, AVSS, CIVUS, CHFUS), heat-resistant wires (AVSSXF, AESSXF, AEXHF), and shielded wires (AVSS-BS, AVSSXF-BS, AESSXF-BS) for various automotive applications.
• ISO Cables Cables qualified for ISO standard and global car makers (GM, FORD, RENAULT, FCA, VOLVO), available in Class B (100°C), Class C (125°C), Class D (150°C), Class E (175°C), and Class F (200°C) temperature ratings.
• JASO Cables Cables qualified for JASO standard and Japanese car makers, with temperature classes ranging from 80°C to 120°C, including AVX, AVSSXF, AEX, AESSXF product families.
• SAE Cables Cables qualified for SAE standard and global car makers (GM, FORD, FCA), including TWP, SXL, GXL, TXL product families.
• High Voltage Cables for EVs High voltage cables and charging cables for eco-friendly vehicles compliant with JASO, ISO, and ES standards, with rated voltages up to 600Va.c./1kVd.c. and temperature classes from 90°C to 200°C.
• Charging Cables Charging cables for eco-friendly vehicles with rated voltages of 300Va.c./500Vd.c., 450Va.c./750Vd.c., 600Va.c./1kVd.c., and certifications including UL, VDE(CE), and CQC.
• Aluminum Cables Lightweight automotive aluminum cables following various global standards (ALVUS, ALVSS, FLALUY, FLALRY, AL-VUHF, AL-EX) for weight reduction in vehicles.
• Sensor Cables High durability and heat-resistant cables for wheel and engine sensor systems, including WECC(SHIELD), ABS-PS, EPB, AKSC-T product families.
• Ethernet Cables Cables for automotive Ethernet communication systems compliant with Open Alliance features and global car makers' standards, supporting AET2-100 (100Mbps), AET2-1000 (1Gbps), and AET3-100 (100Mbps).
• Coaxial Cables Low-loss signal transmission cables for in-car radio communication (Radio, GPS, DMB, V2X) with excellent EMC performance, including AR-3.0C and 1.5D-EXHV-AS product families.
• Heating Cables High durability, fire retardant cables for automotive seat heaters and SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) systems, including SHT-FR(UC) and ASHW product families.
• Industrial Cables (FA, Elevator, Renewable Energy) Industrial cables including FA cables, elevator cables (IEC-compliant), renewable energy cables (solar, wind, ESS), insulated and sheathed cables, and rubber cables for various industrial applications.
• Vehicle Wiring Harness Complete vehicle wiring assemblies (MAIN, FRONT, CONT, FLOOR, DOOR, ROOF, ALL) and pack wiring for transmitting electrical signals and power to vehicle systems, like a nerve net of the human body.
• PRA/BDU (Power Relay Assembly/Battery Disconnect Unit) Box-type products that distribute and control main HV battery power to inverters, featuring circuit on/off control (relay), circuit protection (fuse), and current sensing (sensor) functions.
• Cell Module Components LV/HV battery pack cell module products including Housing Assy (cell protection), Busbar Frame Assy (mechanical fastening), Wiring Harness Assy (electrical connection), and Cell Voltage Monitoring (CVM).
• HV Junction Blocks High voltage junction boxes that receive main HV battery power and distribute to high-power units, featuring circuit control, protection, aluminum shielding, and waterproof functions.
• Charging Components (Inlet/Outlet Assemblies) Vehicle charging components including Outlet Assy (matches vehicle inlet for external power charging) and Inlet Assy (matches outlet connector for external power charging).
• Busbars (Rigid, Flexible, Hybrid) High voltage conductive components for battery pack internal systems, including rigid busbars, flexible busbars, and hybrid busbars for power distribution and routing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leading position in Korean automotive cable market — Korea's largest automotive cable manufacturer
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kyungshin Corporation (주식회사 경신)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKyungshin Corporation is the parent company and Kyungshin Group's flagship entity, representing the group in the wiring harness business. Headquartered in Incheon, it leads in wiring harness technology and is advancing into electronics, connectors, and eco-friendly products. Kyungshin Cable and Kyungshin Corporation share technology and market synergies as group affiliates both supplying the automotive industry.
• Kyungshin Holdings Co., Ltd. (주식회사 경신홀딩스)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKyungshin Holdings is the Kyungshin Group's holding company, determining group future direction and supporting affiliates through business and management consulting. Located at the KiB Cluster in Incheon, it also conducts advanced automotive electrical research. It operates the compliance management office that handles whistleblower reports for all group companies including Kyungshin Cable.
• TSA Co., Ltd. (주식회사 티에스에이)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSA is a Kyungshin Group affiliate specializing in BLDC motors and drivers, linear motors, and automotive control components. Located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, it expands the group's automotive electronics capabilities alongside Kyungshin Cable's wire and electrical distribution system businesses.
• Hyundai Motor GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKyungshin Cable has supplied automotive wiring harnesses and components to Hyundai Motor Company since 1974 (PONY model). Kyungshin Group and Kyungshin Cable maintain a long-standing partnership with Hyundai Motor Group as a key automotive parts supplier. Products include ES-standard automotive wires and related components.
• European Battery ManufacturerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKyungshin Cable Europe (Serbia) and Kyungshin Cable Poland supply cell modules, high-voltage harnesses, BFA (Busbar Frame Assembly), and PRA (Power Relay Assembly) products to European battery manufacturers. The partnership involves joint development of battery pack electrical components for EVs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Global Japanese manufacturer of wiring harnesses, automotive cables, and electrical components serving most major OEMs worldwide. Comparable as a large-scale automotive wire and harness incumbent competing for the same OEM supply slots.
• Aptiv PLC: Global tier-1 automotive supplier of connectors, wiring harnesses, and electrical distribution systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in HV/EV electrical architecture and wiring products for the same OEM customer base.
• Lear Corporation: Major automotive seating and electrical systems supplier, including wiring and electrical distribution. Comparable as a broader tier-1 supplier overlapping in automotive wiring and EV electrical systems.
• Nexans: Global cable manufacturer serving energy, telecom, and automotive markets with industrial and specialty cable products. Comparable as a broader cable incumbent overlapping in industrial and power cable categories.
• TE Connectivity: Global manufacturer of connectors, sensors, and electronic components with strong automotive exposure. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing complementary components (connectors, terminals) used alongside automotive cabling.

Direct peers

• Yazaki Corporation: World's largest wiring harness manufacturer and a major automotive cable supplier. Directly comparable as a private, Japan-headquartered, automotive cable and harness specialist serving global OEMs with multi-region production.
• Leoni AG: European-based specialist in cables, wiring systems, and related services for the automotive and industrial sectors. Comparable as a direct peer focused on automotive cable manufacturing and EV wiring solutions across global OEMs.
• Furukawa Electric: Japanese manufacturer of automotive wires, cables, and electronic components. Comparable as an Asia-based automotive cable peer with overlapping ES/ISO/JASO standard product offerings for Japanese and global OEMs.
• PKC Group (Motherson): Wiring harness and automotive cable supplier within the Motherson Group, serving commercial vehicle and passenger car OEMs globally. Comparable as a focused automotive cable and harness peer with global manufacturing footprint.
• Kyungshin Corporation: Parent-group sibling within Kyungshin Group and the group's flagship wiring harness business. Most directly comparable as a sister entity operating in automotive wiring harnesses and electrical systems, sharing customers (Hyundai/Kia) and group-level technology synergies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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