KPF

What KPF does

KPF Co., Ltd. (Korea Precision Fastener, KOSDAQ: 024880) is a 62-year-old South Korean manufacturer founded in 1963 and headquartered in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, operating as a core subsidiary of the Songhyun Group. The company runs two core product lines: (1) fasteners (화스너) — hot and cold forged structural bolts, high-strength bolts, and specialized fasteners for construction, agricultural, truck, nuclear, and solar industries; and (2) automotive parts — precision forgings including bearings, gears, cam lobes, and engine, steering, transmission, and wheel-bearing components for major automotive OEMs. Underlying technology centers on proprietary hot and cold forging processes developed since 1994, supported by in-house heat treatment, non-destructive testing, and simulation-based forging optimization, with three decades of joint R&D with Ajou University and Chungju University. Quality control is anchored by an extensive certification portfolio including IATF 16949:2016 (automotive), ISO 9001/14001/50001, CE-CPR (EN 14399-1, EN 15048-1), DASt Richtlinie 021 (first in Asia, wind power), UKCA, JIS B 1186 and JIS H 8641, API-20E, and Hanwha Aerospace and PRI TPG special process certifications.

KPF operates a direct B2B enterprise sales model with quote-based pricing, serving automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, construction/infrastructure contractors, wind power OEMs, nuclear plant operators, and defense/aerospace primes. Named customers include Hyundai Motor Group, Renault Samsung Motors, SKF, Hanwha Aerospace, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, Korea Electric Power Corporation, California Department of Transportation (Bay Bridge), Turkish authorities (Canakkale Bridge), and Lotte Engineering & Construction. The company maintains manufacturing facilities in Korea (Chungju), Vietnam (KPF VINA, Hai Duong), and China (KPF Jinan bearing components), plus sales offices in the USA (Glenview, IL and Troy, MI) and Germany (Eschborn), generating revenue principally through industrial hardware sales to B2B enterprise contracts. Leadership comprises co-CEOs Song Muhyun (since 2008) and Kim Hyung-no; the 62nd fiscal year closed in 2025, and the company executed a KRW 4.5 billion treasury share/bond cancellation in November 2025 to enhance shareholder returns.

Name

KPF

Legal name

(주)케이피에프 (주식회사 케이피에프, KPF Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://kpf-global.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

KPF is a South Korean KOSDAQ-listed manufacturer (founded 1963) of hot and cold forged fasteners and automotive components — including bearings, gears, and cam lobes — serving automotive OEMs, construction/infrastructure, wind energy, nuclear power, and aerospace customers globally through production in Korea, Vietnam, and China and sales offices in the USA and Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fasteners and Automotive Forged Components

NAICS

Forging and Stamping (3321), Iron and Steel Forging (332111), Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engine Components & Subsystems Manufacturing (Blocks/Heads/Valvetrain/Pistons) (IMACAHAB)

Keywords

• Forged fasteners manufacturing
• Automotive component forging
• High-strength structural bolts
• Wind turbine tower bolts
• Industrial fasteners supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fastener Sales (화스너): KPF manufactures and sells hot-forged and cold-forged fasteners for construction, agriculture, automotive, trucks, nuclear, and solar industries. Products include structural bolts, high-strength bolts, and specialized fasteners for infrastructure projects.
2. Automotive Components (자동차부품): Production and sales of automotive forgings including bearings, gears, cam lobes, and other precision components for engine, steering, transmission, and wheel systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KPF manufactures and sells hot- and cold-forged fasteners (structural bolts, high-strength bolts, wind turbine tower bolts, nuclear-grade fasteners) for construction, infrastructure, plant, wind energy, agriculture, and truck industries. The company also produces forged automotive components including bearings, gears, cam lobes, and other precision parts for engine, steering, transmission, and wheel bearing systems, supplying major automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers globally.

Product overview

KPF is a manufacturer specializing in forged fasteners and automotive components. The product portfolio consists of two core offerings: (1) 화스너 (Fasteners) - hot and cold forged fasteners for construction, agriculture, automotive, trucks, nuclear, and solar industries; and (2) 자동차부품 (Automotive Parts) - forged components including bearings, gears, cam lobes, and other engine/steering/transmission parts. Both product lines are supported by manufacturing process capabilities including forging, heat treatment, and quality testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STARSCM: Supply chain management subsidiary referenced in footer links

Products and services

• Fasteners (화스너)

Quantifiable outcome

• First Asian company to receive DASt Richtlinie 021 certification for wind turbine tower flange bolts

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Performance Review Institute (PRI)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022TPG (Transportation and Power Generation) certification for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Heat Treating processes for aerospace and power generation sectors.
• Korea Transportation University (교통대학교)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Joint development project for eco-friendly fastener surface treatment technology to improve friction coefficient (2015-2016).
• Chungju University (충주대학교)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Academic partnership for bearing forging and machining development (2008-2009), bearing heat treatment (2009-2010), wire-rod non-phosphate process technology (2010-2011), and eco-friendly coating technology for corrosion resistance (2012-2014).
• Ajou University (아주대학교)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Academic R&D partnership for joint technology development including high-strength bolt stability studies (1995-1996), anti-corrosion bolt development (1997-1998), cold-forging process research (1998-2000), and alloy steel crack analysis (2001-2002).
• KIT Germany (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationFirst Asian recipient of DASt Richtlinie 021 certification for wind turbine tower flange bolts, enabling global competitiveness in wind power fastener market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KAMAX Holding GmbH & Co. KG: German global manufacturer of high-strength fasteners for automotive and industrial applications, with similar IATF-certified processes and engineering depth. Closely comparable to KPF's hot-forged fastener and automotive components business.
• MacLean-Fogg Company: US-based manufacturer of engineered fasteners and plastic-molded components serving automotive, construction, and infrastructure markets. Comparable to KPF in structural fastener specialization and North American infrastructure exposure.
• Bulten AB: Swedish-headquartered fastener manufacturer specializing in high-strength bolts and nuts for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in Europe and globally. Direct overlap with KPF's automotive fastener product line and customer base.
• Aoyama Seisakusho Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer specializing in high-strength bolts for automotive and construction applications. Comparable to KPF in forging technology, JIS certification focus, and Asian OEM customer base.
• Sundram Fasteners Limited: Indian automotive fastener manufacturer supplying global OEMs with high-precision components. Comparable to KPF's automotive parts segment and competing in the global Tier 1 supplier space.
• Nitto Seiko Co., Ltd. Japanese precision screw and fastener manufacturer with automotive and industrial exposure, including overseas production in Asia. Comparable to KPF's forged fastener line and global manufacturing approach.
• Meidoh Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of precision fasteners including thread-forming, self-piercing, and specialty bolts for automotive applications. Closely comparable to KPF's automotive parts business and JIS certification profile.
• Trifast plc (TR Fastenings): UK-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of industrial fasteners with multi-region operations and broad end-market exposure. Comparable to KPF in product breadth and global distribution model.
• LISI Group: French aerospace, automotive, and industrial fastener manufacturer with strong aerospace certification portfolio. Comparable to KPF in fastener manufacturing scale, multi-sector exposure, and high-certification content.

Emerging players

• Shanghai Prime Machinery Co., Ltd. (PMM): Chinese fastener and forged components manufacturer with growing global footprint in automotive and construction fasteners. Comparable to KPF as an Asian cost-competitive forging competitor with expanding international certification portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kpfpartsandfasteners

Compliance35 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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