Hanyoung Nux

What Hanyoung Nux does

Hanyoung Nux Co., Ltd. is a South Korean manufacturer of industrial automation components, operating since 1972 with a portfolio spanning temperature controllers, sensors (photo, proximity, fiber-optic, rotary encoders), timers, power supplies, panel meters, and terminal blocks/relays. Technical differentiation rests on conventional control engineering features such as PID temperature control and a proprietary 3-point cross-beam detection method in photo sensors, backed by certifications including CE, KC, RU, ROHS2, and IEC60335-1 compliance for specific lines. Recent product launches include the HYTB Power Distribution Terminal Block and HRL/HRM relay series in December 2025.

The company sells directly to industrial buyers through its own sales force, supported by localized websites for Korea, China, and English-speaking markets, trade-show participation (notably SEMICON KOREA 2026), and a corporate YouTube channel launched in 2023. Government engagement is visible through the January 2026 ESG Excellent SME certification and an Incheon Metropolitan City commendation, supporting institutional procurement positioning. No major customer logos, revenue figures, or funding events are disclosed in the source material, and the firmographic employee count of 1-10 is internally inconsistent with the breadth of the product line and 50-year operating history, signaling a likely data-quality issue rather than a micro-enterprise profile.

Name

Hanyoung Nux

Legal name

Hanyoung Nux Co., Ltd.

Website

https://hanyoungnux.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hanyoung Nux is a South Korean industrial automation components manufacturer, founded 1972, producing temperature controllers, sensors, timers, power supplies, panel meters, terminal blocks, and relays sold directly to industrial buyers across Korea, China, and English-speaking markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Components

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Industrial automation components
• Temperature controllers
• Industrial sensors
• Power regulators
• Control switches

Headquarters

HQ city

Incheon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Component Sales: Hanyoung Nux generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of industrial automation components including controllers, sensors, switches, signal lights, and control parts. Products are sold directly to industrial customers through the company website and product inquiry system.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hanyoung Nux manufactures and sells industrial automation components used by factories and equipment builders for process control and monitoring. Its product portfolio spans temperature controllers, counters/timers, and panel meters under the Controller family; thyristor power regulators, solid state relays, and switching mode power supplies under Power Equipment; photoelectric, proximity, area, and fiber optic sensors plus rotary encoders under Sensors; and a broad range of control/limit/power/cam/lever/foot/hoist pendant switches, signal lights and tower lamps, and control parts such as relays, terminal blocks, network converters, fuse holders, and control boxes.

Product overview

Hanyoung Nux is an industrial automation company specializing in manufacturing control, sensor, switch, and signal equipment. The product portfolio is organized into six main categories: (1) Controllers including temperature controllers (VX series), recorders, counters/timers (LC series), and panel meters (LM series); (2) TPR/SSR/SMPS power equipment for power regulation and distribution; (3) Sensors including photoelectric, proximity, area (PAS series), fiber optic sensors, sensor controllers, rotary encoders, and connector cables; (4) Switches covering control, limit, indicator lamps, power, cam, main, lever, foot, and hoist pendant switches; (5) Signal lights including turn lights, signal tower lights, buzzers, and panel lamps; (6) Control parts such as network converters, level switches, terminal blocks (HYTB), fuse holders, accessories, control boxes, and sockets/relays (HRL/HRM). The products feature industrial communication protocols (RS-485, Modbus, USB) and are targeted at factory automation, process control, and industrial equipment manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VX Series Temperature Controller High-performance LCD temperature controller with bright negative LCD, high input accuracy, and ON/OFF, PID, and 2DOF PID control modes; supports thermocouple, RTD, and DC voltage/current inputs with USB loader and RS-485 communication. Used by industrial manufacturers for precise process temperature control.
• LC Series Counter/Timer Display type counter/timer with wide viewing angle LCD and white backlight; features expanded pre-scale setting (0.00001 to 999999), Modbus RS-485 communication, multiple counting speeds (1 cps to 10 kcps), and multiple operation modes for industrial counting and timing applications.
• LM Series Panel Meter LCD multi panel meter with wide viewing angle LCD and white backlight; supports DC voltage/current and AC voltage/current/frequency inputs with AVG/RMS selective measurement, short rear length housing, and IP66 front-panel protection for industrial monitoring panels.
• Recorder Recording device for industrial automation process data logging and documentation.
• Thyristor Power Regulator (TPR) Power control device for industrial heating applications, regulating power to resistive loads such as heaters in manufacturing processes.
• Solid State Relay (SSR) Electronic switching device used to control power to industrial loads without mechanical contacts, supporting high-cycle switching in automation systems.
• Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS) Switching mode power supply unit providing regulated DC power to industrial equipment and control panels.
• Photoelectric Sensor Optical sensor for detecting presence, distance, and position of objects in industrial automation applications.
• Proximity Sensor Non-contact sensor for detecting metal and non-metal objects in industrial automation and assembly lines.
• PAS Series Area Sensor Slim type area sensor with 4 to 28 optical axes using 3-point cross-beam (PAS-M) or parallel-beam (PAS-T) detection; includes automatic sensitivity compensation and mutual interference prevention for industrial detection zones.
• Fiber Optic Sensor High-precision optical sensor using fiber optic cables for detection in confined spaces and specialized industrial applications.
• Sensor Controller Control unit for managing and processing signals from connected industrial sensors.
• Rotary Encoder Position and speed sensing device used in motion control applications to convert mechanical rotation into electrical signals.
• Connector Cable Electrical connection cable for interconnecting sensors and control devices in industrial automation systems.
• Control Switch Industrial control switch used for operating and managing machinery functions on production equipment.
• Limit Switch Mechanical switch for detecting position or limiting mechanical motion on industrial equipment.
• Indicator Lamp Visual indicator lamp providing status indication on industrial equipment and control panels.
• Power Switch Main power control switch for energizing and de-energizing industrial machinery.
• Cam Switch Rotary cam-operated switch providing multi-position control for industrial equipment.
• Main Switch Primary disconnect switch providing equipment safety isolation on industrial machinery.
• Lever Switch Manual lever-operated switch for industrial equipment control applications.
• Foot Switch Pedal-operated switch enabling hands-free control of industrial machinery.
• Hoist Pendant Switch Handheld remote control pendant used to operate cranes and hoists in industrial material handling.
• Turn Light Rotating warning light providing visual safety indication on factory floors and industrial equipment.
• Signal Tower Light Multi-tier signal tower light indicating machine status on production equipment with stacked colored lenses.
• Buzzer Audible buzzer providing alarm and notification signaling on industrial equipment and panels.
• Panel Lamp Illumination lamp used inside industrial control panels and equipment for visibility.
• Network Converter Communication protocol converter enabling interoperability between industrial networking devices on factory floors.
• Level Switch Liquid level detection switch for tanks and vessels in industrial process control.
• HYTB Power Distribution Terminal Block Power distribution terminal block with screw fastening and DIN-rail mounting options; anti-slip V-groove design with color-coded selection; available in 75A, 100A, 150A, and 175A ratings for industrial power distribution.
• Fuse Holder Component holder for electrical fuses used in industrial control panels and equipment.
• Control Box Enclosure for housing control components and wiring in industrial automation installations.
• Universal Socket/Relay Socket Universal socket/relay socket with flame and insulation resistance; compatible with MY and LY relay series and Hanyoung T21 timers; available in 11-PIN and 8-PIN configurations for industrial relay and timer mounting.
• HRL/HRM Relay Relay capable of switching 5A, 6.5A, or 12A load current; available in Socket or PCB Terminal types; complies with IEC60335-1 Standard; max operating time 20ms and insulation resistance 1,000 MΩ or higher.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Keyence: Japanese manufacturer of sensors, measurement systems, and industrial automation components. Comparable to Hanyoung Nux in sensors and panel meters but with a much higher-margin direct sales model and global premium positioning.
• Omron: Japanese global leader in industrial automation components including sensors, controllers, relays, and switches. Omron is a direct comparative benchmark for Hanyoung Nux's product portfolio, with significantly greater scale and global footprint.
• LS Electric: Korean industrial automation and electrical equipment manufacturer offering PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and low-voltage products. Direct geographic and product overlap with Hanyoung Nux, and a major Korean competitor with publicly listed scale and resources.
• Panasonic Industrial: Japanese industrial component manufacturer producing sensors, relays, switches, and control devices. Direct product overlap with Hanyoung Nux across switches and relays, with greater scale and global brand recognition.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation and energy management company with a broad portfolio of sensors, switches, relays, and control components. Overlaps with Hanyoung Nux across multiple product categories but operates at a much larger scale and offers integrated solutions.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Japanese conglomerate with a major industrial automation division offering PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and power control products. Direct overlap with Hanyoung Nux across multiple categories, though with a much broader portfolio including robotics and energy systems.

Direct peers

• IDEC Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial automation components including switches, relays, terminal blocks, and control devices. Highly comparable product portfolio to Hanyoung Nux, particularly in switches and control parts, with similar target customer segments.
• Banner Engineering: US-based manufacturer of industrial sensors, machine safety, and LED lighting for industrial automation. Direct overlap with Hanyoung Nux's sensor and signal light product lines, with a focus on factory automation customers.
• Autonics: Korean industrial automation manufacturer specializing in sensors, controllers, timers, and panel meters — overlapping almost entirely with Hanyoung Nux's product mix. The closest direct peer, also based in Korea and serving similar SMB factory automation customers.
• Carlo Gavazzi: Swiss-based manufacturer of industrial automation components including sensors, relays, timers, and panel meters. Closely comparable to Hanyoung Nux in product mix and target market (SMB industrial customers), with a stronger European footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hanyoungnux1972
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hanyoungnuxvietnam

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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