What GKG Asia does

GKG Asia Pte Ltd is the Singapore-domiciled regional subsidiary of GKG Precision Machine Co., Ltd, a Shenzhen ChiNext-listed (stock code 301338) SMT equipment manufacturer founded in Dongguan, China in 2003, with GKG Asia formally established as a subsidiary in August 2018. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes high-precision SMT (Surface Mount Technology) solder paste printers, multi-function dispensers, and precision coating equipment used in printed circuit board assembly for the global electronics manufacturing industry. Its core product platform is organized into three series — G-Series fully automatic solder paste printers (G-Tera, G-Titan, GL-Star, G-Star), D-Series multi-function dispensers (D-Vis, DL-Vis, D5, D-Sniper), and P-Series precision printers (P-Primo, Pmax-II, P-LED) — supplemented by specialized equipment for Mini/Micro LED production (GMC180A, GLED-mini, GD91M6, DLED-mini), multi-substrate and NEV applications (R1, R1-D, H2000), flexible manufacturing systems (GA1000), conformal coating (C3), and semiconductor packaging (GD212S, Climber SL200). Key technical differentiators include 3.0-megapixel LIGHT-Bolt CCD vision, ±12.5μm @ 6σ wet print capability on the G-Tera, AGV-assisted stencil changing, paperless cleaning systems, and IPC-CFX-2591 smart-factory compliance on the G-Titan.

GKG operates a B2B sales model with one-time capital equipment sales supplemented by after-sales service, spare parts, and training. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market blends a global network of authorized distributors (Suba Engineering in Australia/NZ, Juki Automation Systems in Europe/Japan/USA, T&R India, Tatsuki Industry, Smartlink-SMT, Altrade, PanaTek, Clever Electronics, Techmet Equipment, and others) with direct regional sales offices, showrooms, and training centers in Singapore (regional HQ), Malaysia (Senai, Johor), India (Bangalore and Noida), Vietnam (Bac Ninh and Ho Chi Minh City), and Mexico (Jalisco). The company participates actively in major industry exhibitions including NEPCON (China, Vietnam, Thailand, Shanghai), Productronica (India, Germany), and IPC APEX EXPO (USA), and reports a self-declared position as the global #1 SMT printer manufacturer.

Customer segments span smartphone and consumer electronics OEMs, automotive electronics manufacturers, EMS providers, LED display makers, semiconductor packaging operations, and new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers. Named enterprise customers include Opulent Solution Sdn Bhd (EMS), Lava International (smartphone manufacturing), and Team Precision (EMS). The company has received multiple industry recognitions including the Productronica Innovation Award (2017), SMT China Vision Awards (2019, 2021), Singapore SME100 Award (2019), and IPC-CFX-2591 validation (2021).

Name

GKG Asia

Legal name

GKG Asia Pte Ltd

Website

https://gkgasia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GKG Asia Pte Ltd is the Singapore regional subsidiary of GKG Precision Machine Co., Ltd, distributing SMT solder paste printers, precision dispensers, and LED/semiconductor production equipment to global electronics manufacturers through direct sales and a 20+ country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

SMT Printing Equipment and Precision Dispensing Systems

NAICS

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

Keywords

• SMT printers
• Solder paste printing
• Precision dispensing equipment
• PCB assembly machinery
• Surface mount technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SMT Printer Sales: Sale of high-precision SMT (Surface Mount Technology) solder paste printers including G-Series models (G-Tera, G-Titan, GL-Star, G-Star). One-time hardware purchase with associated software.
2. Dispensing Equipment Sales: Sale of D-Series (D-Vis, DL-Vis) and P-Series (P-Primo, Pmax-II, P-LED) dispensers for glue, solder paste, and coating applications.
3. After-sales Service & Support: Service, spare parts support, training, and technical support provided through regional offices and showrooms.
4. Demo & Training Services: Showroom facilities and training centers for product demonstrations and customer training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GKG Asia designs, manufactures, and distributes high-precision Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder paste printers and precision dispensing equipment for the global electronics manufacturing industry. The portfolio is organized into the G-Series of fully automatic SMT printers, the D-Series of multi-function dispensers, and the P-Series of precision printers, supplemented by specialized LED, semiconductor, and conformal coating equipment. Revenue is generated through capital equipment sales plus after-sales service, spare parts, training, and demo support.

Product overview

GKG Asia is a manufacturer of SMT (Surface Mount Technology) precision equipment, specializing in fully automatic solder paste printers and dispensers. The product portfolio is organized into three main series: G-Series (SMT Printers including G-Tera, G-Titan, GL-Star, and G-Star), D-Series (Multi-function Dispensers including D-Vis and DL-Vis), and P-Series (Precision Printers including P-Primo, Pmax-II, and P-LED). Additional specialized products include multi-substrates printers (R1, R1-D), high-speed dispensers (D-Sniper, DH5S, D5), LED-specific printers (P-LED, DLED-mini), Mini/Micro LED production equipment (GLED-mini, GD91M6, GMC180A), flexible manufacturing systems (GA1000), and conformal coating machines (C3). The company also produces semiconductor packaging equipment and offers automation solutions for Industry 4.0 and smart factory environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• G-Series Fully Automatic SMT Printers The G-Series is a family of fully automatic SMT solder paste printers for electronics manufacturing, covering flagship (G-Titan), high-performance (G-Tera), mass-market (GL-Star), and entry-level (G-Star) segments. Used by EMS providers, smartphone OEMs, automotive electronics, and LED manufacturers.
• G-Tera High-Performance SMT Printer High-performance fully automatic SMT printer equipped with 3.0-megapixel LIGHT-Bolt CCD camera, offering 5.2 seconds core cycle time and ±12.5μm @ 6σ wet print capability. Supports ultra-fine pitch printing down to 0201 metric components with 40% reduced cycle time. Designed for electronics manufacturers requiring high precision and throughput.
• G-Titan Flagship SMT Printer Flagship fully automatic solder paste printer, IPC-CFX-2591 validated, supporting component sizes down to 01005 and 03015 with smart factory and Industry 4.0 capabilities. Targeted at advanced electronics manufacturers integrating with factory management software.
• GL-Star SMT Printer SMT printer in the G-Series lineup, catering to the mass market segment in India for electronics manufacturing customers seeking reliable mid-range equipment.
• G-Star Entry-Level SMT Printer Entry-level SMT printer in the G-Series product line, providing cost-effective solder paste printing for smaller-scale electronics manufacturers.
• D-Vis and DL-Vis Multi-Function Dispensers Multi-function dispensers, 2nd generation D-Series models for adhesive dispensing and solder paste applications in electronics manufacturing.
• P-Primo Precision Printer P-Series precision printer for standard SMT solder paste printing applications in electronics manufacturing.
• Pmax-II High-Performance Printer P-Series high-performance printer model for demanding electronics manufacturing applications.
• P-LED Long PCB Printer Specialized printer for ultra-long LED tube PCBs up to 1.5 meters in length, featuring X-axis printing movement for stable and accurate printing across the entire board length with 2D paste inspection. Targeted at LED lighting manufacturers.
• GT-MINI Compact SMT Printer Fully automated SMT printer designed for small PCB printing applications in compact electronics manufacturing environments.
• H2000 Large-Sized NEV Printing Application Printer Large-sized printing application printer designed for new energy vehicle electronics and renewable energy industry PCB assembly requirements.
• R1 Multi-Substrates Printer Multi-substrates printer widely used in IGBT, 5G, smart wearables, mobile phone, and semiconductor sectors for diverse electronics manufacturing applications.
• DH5S High-Speed Dispensing Machine High-speed dispensing machine with maximum speed of up to 10W+Chip/H, featuring silver paste/solder paste dispensing, SMT red glue bonding, and PCB component mounting capabilities.
• DLED-mini Mini/Micro LED Dispensing Machine Specialized dispensing machine for Mini/Micro LEDs with ±15μm repeat positioning accuracy and 1500*510mm dispensing area for LED display manufacturers.
• D5 Dispenser Advanced dispensing machine featuring innovative dispensing technology for electronics manufacturing applications. Awarded the Vision Excellence Award by SMT China.
• D-Sniper High-Speed Dispenser Fully automated high-speed dispenser designed for high-volume electronics manufacturing applications.
• GLED-mini Mini LED Solder Paste Printing Machine Automatic solder paste printing machine for Mini LED field with capability to print minimum 24mil chips for LED display manufacturers.
• GD91M6 Mini/Micro LED High-Speed Die Bonder High-speed die bonder machine for the Mini/Micro LED field with capability to bond minimum 24mil chips, supporting LED display manufacturing.
• GMC180A Sorting and Packaging Machine Massive transfer needle-type sorting and packaging machine designed for LED display manufacturing, including Mini LED and Micro LED sorting and packaging applications. Award winner.
• RP-2 SMT Printer SMT Printer co-developed with Juki, equipped with Japanese GUI, interactive touch-screen operation, and SEMI SMT-ELS data communication capabilities for Industry 4.0 factory integration.
• GD212S Semiconductor Equipment Semiconductor packaging equipment for advanced electronics manufacturing operations, displayed at ELEXCON 2023.
• Climber SL200 Semiconductor Equipment Semiconductor packaging equipment for advanced electronics manufacturing operations, displayed at ELEXCON 2023.
• Demo, Training, and After-Sales Service Support Professional services offering product demonstrations, customer training, service support, and spare parts through regional offices, showrooms, and training centres in Singapore, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, and Mexico for GKG equipment customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cycle time reduced to 12.5 seconds actual (including printing and cleaning)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and strategic.

• JTU Group (JTU Pte Ltd)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 August 2018Long-time strategic partner for Singapore market. JTU Pte Ltd serves as authorized distributor for GKG products in Singapore, providing sales, service, demo, and training center support. Also distributes in Thailand and Vietnam markets. Managing Director Mr. Jack Wong leads operations and organizes cross-border activities.
• Juki Automation SystemsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal partner distributing GKG SMT printers in Europe (Germany headquarters), Japan, and USA markets. Exhibits GKG products at major trade shows including Productronica Germany and IPC APEX EXPO USA.
• Tatsuki Industry Co., Ltd.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapan distributor with joint showroom facility officially opened in April 2025. Located in Aichi, Miyoshi, Japan.
• T&R India (Test & Research India Pvt. Ltd.)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndia distributor based in Gurgaon, providing GKG product distribution and support for Indian market. Joint participation in Productronica India exhibitions.
• Sanko Tsusho Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapan distributor that exhibited G-Titan at NEPCON Japan 2019, generating record-breaking interest with over 750 name cards exchanged.
• Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosystem of semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industry partners. GKG's October 2018 appreciation event in Shenzhen was attended by ~400 industry partners. Company aligns strategy with 'Made-in-China 2025' initiative and collaborates with industry for smart factory solutions.
• IPC (Association Connecting Electronics Industries)strategicTechnology or IntegrationIndustry standards organization that validated GKG G-Titan for IPC-CFX-2591 compliance. GKG products listed on IPC Qualified Products List (QPL) Portal, enabling integration with CFX ecosystem.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ASMPT (ASM Pacific Technology): Hong Kong-headquartered global leader in SMT assembly equipment, including its DEK and EKRA SMT printer lines. Directly competes with GKG in solder paste printers for high-volume electronics manufacturing.
• Mycronic: Swedish manufacturer of SMT solder paste printers and pick-and-place / dispensing equipment under the MYPro series. Directly competes with GKG's G-Series in high-precision paste printing for EMS and OEM customers.
• Fuji Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of SMT placement equipment and the GPX-Series screen printers. Directly competes with GKG in solder paste printing for high-volume electronics assembly lines.
• ASM Assembly Systems: Germany-headquartered SMT printing and placement solutions provider (SIPLACE line). Direct competitor to GKG in European automotive and industrial electronics assembly.
• Europlacer: UK-based SMT equipment maker offering pick-and-place and stencil printing solutions. Competes with GKG in mid-volume, high-mix production environments across Europe and North America.
• Yamaha Robotics (Yamaha Motor IM): Yamaha's SMT division produces the YSM/YSP solder paste printers alongside its modular mounters. Competes head-to-head with GKG in medium-to-high-volume SMT printing for consumer electronics and automotive.
• Hanwha Semitech (formerly Samsung Techwin): Korean manufacturer of SMT printers, pick-and-place systems, and semiconductor packaging equipment. Direct competitor to GKG in Asian SMT markets, with particular strength in memory and semiconductor adjacent applications.

Emerging players

• Koh Young Technology: Korean manufacturer specializing in 3D solder paste inspection (SPI) and automated optical inspection (AOI) — adjacent to GKG's printing business but frequently integrated with GKG printers as part of complete SMT lines.

Broad incumbents

• Juki Corporation: Japanese industrial equipment maker whose SMT division both distributes GKG printers (Europe/USA/Japan) and sells its own RS-1 placement equipment and compatible printers. Serves as both channel partner and adjacent competitor.
• Panasonic Connect (Panasonic SMT): Diversified Japanese electronics conglomerate offering NPM-series SMT printers as part of a wider factory solutions portfolio. Overlaps with GKG in SMT solder paste printing but spans a much broader product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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