What Clavis does

Clavis Corporation (주식회사 클라비스) is a South Korean precision components manufacturer founded in 1988, specializing in parts for lithium-ion secondary batteries and the broader electronics industry. The company operates five core product lines: tab lead assemblies for pouch-type batteries, cap assemblies for cylindrical cells, cap assemblies for prismatic cells, precision injection-molded components, and precision press-molded parts. Its technology stack rests on three element technologies — precision adhesion (metal-plastic and metal-metal bonding, plus nano-coating), precision injection molding, and precision press molding — which Clavis combines into integrated battery component solutions. The company holds multiple patents and trademark registrations supporting these processes, and has achieved a stated process capability index above 1.33 with an internal quality target of 1.67.

Clavis's end customers are global manufacturers of consumer electronics, electric and hybrid vehicles, and energy storage systems. A 2013 on-site audit at Apple headquarters for mobile Lead Ass'y development is the only named OEM milestone disclosed, alongside large-format Lead tabs serving xEV, HEV, and ESS applications. The business is conducted on a B2B, quote-based hardware sales model through wholly-owned production facilities in South Korea (Ochang headquarters, Daejeon, Seoul sales office), China (Nanjing, Tianjin), and Japan (Okayama). The company has obtained IATF16949 (2015 domestic, 2018 Namkyung), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, QS9000, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, and references R&D partnerships with domestic and foreign research institutes as part of its technology development pipeline.

As of 2022, Clavis reported annual sales of KRW 75.6 billion and a headcount of 530. The company is privately held with no public listing. Its recent strategic activity has centered on EV battery component development — including EV 18650 and 21700 Circular Top Cap assemblies — alongside a 2022 Daejeon facility launch, a 2023 third-generation Lead Ass'y production line, and a stated 2025 plan to expand capacity and global business with product diversification. The CEO is Seong Yong-seok.

Name

Clavis

Legal name

(주)클라비스 (CLAVIS Corp.,Ltd.)

Website

https://claviscorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Clavis Corporation is a South Korean precision components manufacturer founded in 1988, producing lead assemblies, cap assemblies, and molded or press-molded components for lithium-ion battery makers serving consumer electronics, EV, and energy storage OEMs in Korea, China, and Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Battery Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA)

Keywords

• Precision components manufacturing
• Lithium-ion battery parts
• Battery lead assembly
• Precision injection molding
• Precision press molding

Headquarters

HQ city

Chongwon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Assembly Components Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of precision assembly components including lithium-ion battery parts (Lead Ass'y, Cap Assembly), electronic parts, and related precision components.
2. Precision Processing Parts Manufacturing: Manufacturing of precision processing parts through injection molding and press operations, including gaskets, plates, and other components for lithium-ion batteries.
3. Mold Manufacturing: Mold manufacturing services for precision parts production, supporting both product development and mass production capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Clavis manufactures precision assembly components, precision processing parts, and molds for the lithium-ion secondary battery and electronics industries. Its offering spans five core lines: Lead Assemblies (Tab Leads) for pouch-type lithium-ion batteries, Top Cap Assemblies for cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, Top Cap Assemblies for prismatic lithium-ion batteries, precision injection-molded components (gaskets, plates, electronics parts), and precision press-molded parts (aluminum, nickel, cold rolled steel). Customers are global battery cell makers and OEMs serving electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, energy storage systems, smartphones, tablets, ultrabooks, and industrial electronics.

Product overview

Clavis is a precision components manufacturer specializing in the development and production of parts for lithium-ion secondary batteries and the electronics industry. The product portfolio consists of five core product lines: Tab Lead for Pouch LiB (Lead Ass'y) for pouch-type batteries in various sizes; Cap for Cylindrical LiB (Top Cap Ass'y) for circular batteries; Cap for Prismatic LiB for square batteries; Precision Materials/Components by Molding using injection technology; and Press Molded Parts using precision press technology. These products serve applications in electric vehicles (xEV), energy storage systems (ESS), consumer electronics, and industrial equipment. The company offers both precision assembly components and precision processing parts (injection and press), along with mold manufacturing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tab Lead for Pouch LiB (Lead Ass'y) Electrode terminal components for pouch-type lithium-ion secondary batteries that bond plastic film with metal sheets. Available in small, medium, and large sizes for applications including electric vehicles (xEV), energy storage systems (ESS), mobile devices, motorcycles, and power tools.
• Cap for Cylindrical LiB (Top Cap Ass'y) CAP assembly components for circular (cylindrical) lithium-ion secondary batteries used in electric vehicles, vacuum cleaners, and electric tools. Components include Vent, CID Filter, CID Gasket, Top Cap, PTC, and Crimping Gasket.
• Cap for Prismatic LiB CAP parts that serve as exterior material and terminal for prismatic lithium-ion secondary battery cells used in mobile phones, laptops, and tablet PCs. Components include Rivet, Upper Gasket, Base Plate, Lower Gasket, and Lower Plate.
• Precision Materials/Components by Molding (Injection Molded Parts) Precision injection molding products for lithium-ion battery parts, LED display parts, and electronic parts using materials including special engineering plastics (fluororesin), engineering plastics (PC, PA, PBT, TPE), and general purpose plastics (PP).
• Press Molded Parts Precision press technology components manufactured from aluminum (Al), nickel (Ni), and cold rolled steel for prismatic and circular lithium-ion secondary battery cells.

Quantifiable outcome

• Process capability index 1.33+ achieved across operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Japan New Life Chemical TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988Partnership established in 1988 for electrical gasket parts technology exchange and development. This represents an early technology partnership for precision components manufacturing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TE Connectivity: Global leader in connectivity and electronic components, including battery contact systems and precision-formed parts for EV and energy storage applications. Comparable to Clavis as a broad incumbent competing for similar battery component sockets with deeper R&D and global reach.
• Aptiv: Global automotive electronics and connector supplier with EV battery management and high-voltage component offerings. Comparable to Clavis in serving automotive OEMs with safety-critical precision components, though Aptiv operates at vastly larger scale and broader product scope.
• Amphenol: Global designer and manufacturer of electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems, and sensor-based products with strong EV and energy storage exposure. Comparable to Clavis in serving battery and electronics OEMs with precision interconnection and component solutions.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Japanese manufacturer of wiring harnesses, electronic components, and precision-formed metal parts with strong EV supply-chain positioning. Comparable to Clavis in serving Japanese battery and automotive OEMs with precision joining and forming technology.
• Yura Corporation: Korean automotive wiring harness and electronic components maker with growing battery component exposure. Comparable to Clavis as a Korean-listed automotive-grade precision components supplier serving EV and electronics OEMs, though Yura operates at significantly larger scale.
• Furukawa Electric: Japanese precision metal, cable, and electronic component manufacturer with EV battery-adjacent product lines. Comparable to Clavis as a Japanese precision component supplier serving battery and automotive customers, with overlapping expertise in metal forming and bonding.
• LS Electric: Korean electrical equipment and components manufacturer with power-electronics and EV-adjacent product lines. Comparable to Clavis as a broader Korean industrial components platform with automotive quality certifications and global customer reach, though LS Electric is far larger and more diversified.
• Molex: Global electronic interconnect and precision component manufacturer serving automotive, consumer electronics, and battery applications. Comparable to Clavis in providing miniaturized precision components to mobile device and EV OEMs, though at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Hana Technology: Korean manufacturer of battery cell components and lithium-ion secondary battery materials. Directly comparable to Clavis as a Tier-1 domestic supplier of precision battery components to major Korean cell makers, competing for similar lead tab and cap assembly programs.

Regional players

• Sungwoo Hitech: Korean automotive parts and precision components manufacturer with global OEM exposure. Comparable to Clavis as a Korean precision components peer serving automotive customers with stamped, molded, and assembled parts, though Sungwoo Hitech is larger and more focused on body and chassis applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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