SG SAFETY

What SG SAFETY does

SG SAFETY (SG생활안전), formerly Samgong Mulsan (삼공물산), is a South Korean life safety company headquartered in Pyongtaek that was founded in 1950 and operates across industrial safety equipment, consumer protection products, and commercial security services. Its core product portfolio centers on respiratory protection: dust masks (special/grade 1/grade 2 filters), gas masks, CBRN/NBC dual-purpose respirators using chromium-free activated carbon, supplied-air respirators in electric blower, constant-flow, and pressure-demand variants, half-face disposable filtered masks, and safety gloves with NBR foam coatings. Underlying technology is rooted in half a century of accumulated military-grade filter engineering, with SG claiming to have developed Korea's first military gas mask. The company also sells VR-based industrial safety training content covering eight hazard types (entrapment, falls, fire, electrocution, collision, suffocation, falling objects, slips) delivered via 3-5 minute VR HMD sessions with customizable enterprise content, supported by a Safety Experience Center and approximately 50 types of simulation equipment.

The business operates through multiple revenue streams: B2B industrial safety hardware sales to factories, mining, and manufacturing; 24/7 integrated security monitoring with rapid response, custom security design, and manned guarding for commercial properties; direct government sales of CBRN masks to public institutions; VR safety training hardware and content; and the FILTSON (필슨) consumer sub-brand of premium air and water purification products. FILTSON, positioned as a portmanteau of FILTER and PERSON, is distributed through Korean H&B stores (Olive Young), major department stores (Lotte, Hyundai, Shinsegae, Galleria), and CVS chains (CU, GS25, Ministop), with consumer inquiries handled via a 1855-0119 contact line. Industrial product pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry, suggesting an enterprise sales-led motion with consultative selling. The company holds KS certification and additional domestic and overseas certifications, markets itself as an "Asia No. 1" comprehensive life safety enterprise, and claims both Asian and global footprint, though no parent company, funding rounds, named institutional investors, or revenue figures are disclosed in available materials.

Name

SG SAFETY

Legal name

SG생활안전(주)

Website

https://sgsafety.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SG SAFETY is a South Korean life safety company founded in 1950 that manufactures military-grade respiratory protection equipment (gas, dust, and CBRN masks), runs 24/7 commercial security monitoring services, offers VR industrial safety training, and sells FILTSON-branded premium consumer air and water purification products through major Korean retail channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI), Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial safety equipment
• Respirator masks
• CBRN protection
• Security monitoring services
• VR safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Pyongtaek

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Safety Equipment Sales: One-time hardware sales of safety equipment including gas masks, respirators, safety gloves, and filters to industrial companies, factories, and mines. Products include dust masks (special/grade 1/2), gas masks, CBRN masks, air-supplied masks, and safety gloves.
2. Security/Monitoring Services: 24/7 comprehensive monitoring center providing security services including rapid response teams, custom security design consulting, technical support engineers, facility management, and security personnel. Operates 365 days a year.
3. FILTSON Consumer Products: Premium consumer air and water purification products sold through retail channels including H&B stores, department stores, and convenience stores. Branded products for family and child safety.
4. Safety Training Solutions: VR-based safety experience education programs and equipment for industrial safety training. Includes 50+ types of simulation equipment for workplace hazard training.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Core offering

SG SAFETY manufactures and supplies industrial personal protective equipment including dust masks, gas masks, NBC/CBRN masks, supplied air respirators, half-face filtered respirators, and safety gloves, leveraging proprietary military-grade filtration technology. The company also operates a 24/7 integrated security monitoring service with rapid response teams and customized security design, produces the FILTSON premium consumer air and water purification product line for retail distribution, and delivers VR-based industrial safety training programs with 50+ types of simulation equipment.

Product overview

SG Safety is a comprehensive lifestyle safety company offering industrial safety products and security services. The product portfolio includes: (1) Industrial safety equipment - various respirators and masks including dust masks, gas masks, NBC/CBRN masks, supplied air respirators, half-face filtered respirators, and safety gloves; (2) FILTSON sub-brand - premium water and air purification products based on military-grade filter technology; (3) Security services - 24-hour monitoring, rapid response, security consulting, and personnel security; (4) VR-based safety training solutions - virtual reality safety experience programs and safety experience center services. The company also provides various filters and purification cartridges as配套 components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FILTSON (필슨): Premium water and air purification product brand produced by SG Safety, combining FILTER and PERSON. Based on military-grade filter technology, targeting health-conscious consumers with products available at H&B stores, department stores, and CVS channels.

Products and services

• Dust Masks (방진마스크) Industrial dust masks featuring high-efficiency filters designed to protect workers from toxic substances, metal fumes, and mechanical dust. Available in full-face and half-face variants (with single or dual filter configurations) and compatible with special, grade 1, and grade 2 filters for different dust exposure levels.
• Gas Masks (방독마스크) Industrial gas masks using SG SAFETY's filtration technology to protect workers' faces and respiratory systems from dust, fumes, and gases in industrial environments. Available in full-face and half-face variants with multiple filter options and a lightweight design optimized for wearing comfort.
• NBC/CBRN Masks (화생방마스크) Dual-purpose fire and NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) respirators that protect the wearer's eyes, face, and respiratory system from toxic agents. Used primarily in government offices, subway stations, shopping malls, and other public facilities. Uses chromium-free activated carbon for wearer safety and environmental friendliness.
• Supplied Air Respirators (송기마스크) Supplied air respirators that deliver clean air to workers in highly hazardous substance exposure sites and oxygen-deficient environments (below 18% oxygen). Available in three variants: electric blower type (no compressor needed), constant flow type, and pressure demand type. Usable by multiple workers simultaneously.
• Half-face Filtered Respirators (안면부여과식마스크) Cup-shaped disposable dust masks with high dust filtration efficiency suitable for simple dust-generating work sites, cleaning, and household use. Available in grade 1 with valve, grade 2 with valve, and grade 2 variants. Features include a no-nose clip design for worker comfort.
• Safety Gloves (안전장갑) Safety gloves featuring advanced coating technology for excellent durability and slip resistance. Protects hands from hazardous substances in industrial and daily life settings. Made with breathable materials to protect workers' skin health. Available in NBR foam coating and NBR winter-type coating variants.
• FILTSON Premium Air and Water Purification Products Premium consumer water and air purification product brand combining FILTER and PERSON (FILT + SON), produced by SG SAFETY. Based on military-grade filter technology, the line offers premium air and water purification products for families and children, distributed through H&B stores (Olive Young), department stores (Lotte, Hyundai, Shinsegae, Galleria), and convenience store chains (CU, GS25, Ministop) in South Korea.
• Integrated Security Monitoring Service (보안 모니터링 서비스) 24/7 integrated security monitoring and response service including comprehensive monitoring center operations, rapid response deployment, customized security design consulting, professional security personnel deployment, technical support engineers, and facility management services for commercial properties and businesses.
• VR Safety Experience Program (VR 안전체험 프로그램) Virtual reality safety training content covering 8 types of industrial accidents: entrapment, falls, fire, electrocution, collision, suffocation, falling objects, and slips. Each program runs 3-5 minutes using VR HMD plus content sets. Includes 50+ types of simulation equipment and offers customizable content development tailored to customer-specific accident risks.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Hanwha Vision: Korean video surveillance and security solutions provider (formerly Hanwha Techwin). Adjacent to SG SAFETY's security monitoring business as a technology supplier and integrator for monitoring centers.
• Coway: Korea's largest home water and air purifier rental/sales company. Direct FILTSON competitor in Korean household air/water purification, with a much larger installed base, rental subscription network and brand recognition.
• SK Shieldus: Korea's largest security services provider offering 24/7 monitoring, rapid response and on-site security personnel. Directly comparable to SG SAFETY's security/monitoring service line within Korea.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell International: Diversified industrial conglomerate whose PPE division (North, Howard Leight) supplies respirators, hearing protection and safety eyewear. Overlaps with SG SAFETY's industrial safety equipment line and competes for similar industrial buyers.
• Kimberly-Clark: Global manufacturer of disposable protective equipment including respirators and gloves under the KleenGuard brand. Overlaps with SG SAFETY's disposable dust masks, half-face filtered respirators and safety gloves.
• 3M: Global leader in industrial PPE including NIOSH-certified respirators, gas masks, and reusable filtration products. Directly overlaps with SG SAFETY's industrial respirator and dust mask portfolio but at much larger scale and across broader geographies.

Direct peers

• MSA Safety: US-listed safety equipment manufacturer offering respiratory protection, gas detection and head/eye protection to industrial workers. Directly comparable product overlap with SG SAFETY's respirator and PPE portfolio.
• Drägerwerk: German manufacturer specializing in gas masks, CBRN protection and respiratory protection equipment for industrial, mining and military customers. Closest pure-play peer to SG SAFETY's CBRN and gas mask lines, particularly for government and military procurement.

Emerging players

• Winix: Korean-listed air purifier specialist with strong consumer brand in Korea and growing US presence. Competes with FILTSON in household air purification, particularly in online and home-shopping channels.
• RGF Environmental Group: US-based air purification and environmental control manufacturer with active PHI-cell and HEPA technologies. Comparable to SG SAFETY's industrial and commercial air purification offerings, particularly outside Korea.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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