ATX

What ATX does

ATX Co., Ltd. is a Korean specialty non-ferrous metal manufacturer founded in 1991 (as Hyundae Titanium) and formally incorporated in 2008, headquartered in Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do. The company operates across three divisions: an Engineering Division producing heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and maintenance services; a Technology Division handling R&D, OEM/co-development, precision processing, and finished product lines including the proprietary titanium corrugated tube, waste heat recovery units, safety electric boilers, and titanium crutches; and a Material Division supplying standard forms (sheet, plate, bar, rod, pipe, tube, fasteners, piping components) in titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, and nickel alloys. ATX performs every stage in-house from material sourcing through precision processing (±0.01mm tolerance assembly components, Ra 0.8μm surface roughness) to finished equipment, supported by ASME U-Stamp, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and KOLAS certifications.

The company's flagship differentiator is its claim as the world's only manufacturer and supplier of commercially available titanium corrugated tubes, protected by patents including four high-efficiency heat exchange coil structure patents (May 2023) and a titanium waste heat recovery system patent (September 2025). The corrugated geometry enables hand-bending without equipment, 0.3t wall thickness (40% thinner than conventional 0.5t), and approximately 30% reduced fabrication time. ATX serves chemical/petrochemical, aquaculture, marine, aerospace, medical, water treatment, and nuclear clients including POSCO, Samsung SDI, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung Heavy Industries, Hyundai Motor Group, Osstem Implant, and PETRONAS Malaysia. Business model is quote-based project sales with multilingual support (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese), 48-hour technical response, and direct enterprise engagement; revenue streams span specialty metal materials supply, precision processing/fabrication services, finished plant equipment, and OEM/co-development licensing.

Name

ATX

Legal name

ATX Co., Ltd.

Website

https://en.atx.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ATX Co., Ltd. is a Korean specialty non-ferrous metal manufacturer (founded 1991) producing titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, and nickel alloy materials, precision-machined components, and finished equipment such as heat exchangers and pressure vessels for chemical, marine, aquaculture, aerospace, medical, and energy industries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Non-Ferrous Metal Manufacturing

NAICS

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Structural Metals & Alloys (Titanium, Aluminum, Nickel) (IMABANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pressure Vessels, Columns & Storage Tanks (ASME/Process Vessels) (IMAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Titanium corrugated tubes
• Specialty non-ferrous metals
• Pressure vessel fabrication
• Heat exchanger manufacturing
• Corrosion-resistant materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Ansan-si (Gyeonggi-do)

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Metal Materials Supply: Supply of titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, and nickel alloy materials in standard forms (sheet, plate, bar, rod, pipe, tube, foil) and custom dimensions, with mill test certificates and material traceability documentation.
2. Precision Processing & Fabrication Services: Custom precision machining, welding, forming, and fabrication of special metal components and assemblies based on customer drawings and specifications.
3. Finished Plant Equipment: Manufacture and supply of finished equipment including heat exchangers, pressure vessels, waste heat recovery units, safety electric boilers, and aquaculture systems using titanium and special metals.
4. OEM / Co-Development: NDA-based OEM manufacturing and collaborative product development with customers in defense, aerospace, marine, automotive, fuel cell, and hydrogen separation membrane applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ATX supplies specialty non-ferrous metals—titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, and nickel alloys—in mill product forms (sheet, plate, bar, rod, pipe, tube, foil, fasteners, piping components) and fabricates engineered equipment including heat exchangers, pressure vessels, waste heat recovery units, safety electric boilers, titanium crutches, and the world's only commercially available titanium corrugated tube. The company operates three divisions—Engineering (custom machining and fabrication), Technology (R&D, OEM/co-development, precision processing), and Material (standard forms and featured materials)—executing every stage from material sourcing to finished product in-house for corrosive industrial applications.

Product overview

ATX is a special non-ferrous metal company providing titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, and nickel solutions across diverse industries. The company operates three main divisions: Engineering Division (custom machining and fabrication of heat exchangers and pressure vessels), Technology Division (R&D, OEM/co-development, precision processing, and flagship products including Titanium Corrugated Tube, Waste Heat Recovery Unit, Safety Electric Boiler, and Titanium Crutches), and Material Division (supply of standard forms including sheets, plates, bars, rods, pipes, tubes, fasteners, and piping components, plus featured materials like Titanium Foil and Titanium Corrugated Tube). ATX performs every stage from material supply to precision processing and final product manufacturing in-house, positioning itself as a one-stop solution provider for corrosion-resistant applications in chemical, petrochemical, aerospace, marine, aquaculture, water treatment, and medical industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Titanium Corrugated Tube Flexible corrugated titanium tube for heat transfer applications; can be bent by hand without equipment, cut with simple hand tools, and supplied in coil form for compact logistics. Wall thickness 0.3t (~40% thinner than conventional 0.5t pipes) provides enhanced heat exchange through turbulence generation. ATX is the world's only manufacturer and supplier of commercially available titanium corrugated tubes. Used in heat exchangers, chillers, waste heat recovery, and aquaculture applications.
• Waste Heat Recovery Unit System that recovers waste heat for aquaculture, food processing, and industrial applications, utilizing titanium corrugated tubes for corrosion-resistant heat exchange in seawater and harsh environments. Recognized with New Technology (NET) certification.
• Safety Electric Boiler Fire-prevention electric boiler made with titanium for aquaculture and industrial heating applications, designed for safe operation in corrosive environments including seawater.
• Titanium Crutches Medical assistive devices made from titanium, providing lightweight and durable mobility support with biocompatibility benefits. Covered by two patents (May 2013) for crutches for disabled and patients.
• Heat Exchanger Custom-engineered heat exchangers manufactured from titanium, tantalum, zirconium, and other special metals for chemical, petrochemical, marine, and aquaculture applications where corrosion resistance is critical. ASME-compliant assembly and NDT inspection per ASME standards.
• Pressure Vessel ASME-certified pressure vessels fabricated from titanium, tantalum, zirconium, and other special non-ferrous metals for aerospace, military, chemical, petrochemical, and industrial applications requiring high strength and corrosion resistance. Includes NDT and QC per ASME standards.
• Titanium Foil Ultra-thin titanium sheets (0.01mm to 0.5mm thickness) produced through precision rolling and annealing, used in medical implants, battery components, and chemical process equipment requiring high corrosion resistance and dimensional stability.
• Fasteners (Bolts, Nuts, Washers) High-strength special metal fasteners including hex bolts, heavy hex bolts, stud bolts, and custom machined fasteners available in titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, and nickel alloys for demanding industrial environments.
• Piping Components Industrial piping components including elbows, tees, flanges, and custom-fabricated spools in special metals, with options for titanium-lined spools to minimize cost while maximizing corrosion resistance.
• Sheet & Plate Titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, and nickel alloy sheets and plates available in various thicknesses (3-50mm+) conforming to ASTM, ASME, and international standards with mill test certificates.
• Bar & Rod Round, square, and flat bars in special non-ferrous metals ranging from 6mm to 300mm diameter, supplied with mill test certificates for structural and machining applications.
• Pipe & Tube Seamless and welded pipes and tubes in titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, and nickel alloys for fluid transport systems, available in sizes from 6mm to 600mm outside diameter.

Quantifiable outcome

• Titanium corrugated tube wall thickness of 0.3t (40% thinner than conventional 0.5t minimum)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• TNI int (National Titanium Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024National strategic industry R&D project partner for ultra-high corrosion-resistant Ti-Zr alloy slab and clad rolling/productization technology. Project budget 183.6 billion KRW, period June 2024 to December 2028.
• PETRONAS (Malaysia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2023Designated as official vendor and sales agent for PETRONAS Malaysia since February 2023.
• Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D service client and national R&D project partner. Collaboration on special non-ferrous metal materials research and development.
• POSCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for joint development of titanium precision products (signed April 2019). Ongoing R&D collaboration on titanium applications in steel and industrial manufacturing.
• Dong-A UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in national R&D project for ultra-high corrosion-resistant Ti-Zr alloy development.
• Chosun UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in national R&D project for special metal materials development.
• SamsungmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D collaboration client for special metal applications across Samsung group companies.
• Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Heavy Industries)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D collaboration on automotive and industrial applications of special metals.
• Hanwha OceanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D collaboration on marine and offshore applications of titanium and special metals.
• Korea Electric Power Nuclear Fuel (KHNP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed April 2019 for cooperation in nuclear fuel sector applications.
• Yonsei UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in national R&D projects. Collaboration on research and development of special metal applications.
• KIMS (Korea Institute of Materials Science)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoth national R&D project partner and R&D service client. Long-standing collaboration on special non-ferrous metal materials research.
• Samsung Heavy IndustriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D collaboration on shipbuilding applications of titanium and special metals.
• Osstem Implant / DentiummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D collaboration on medical implant applications of titanium materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TIMET (Titanium Metals Corporation): One of the world's largest titanium producers, supplying titanium sponge, ingots, mill products, and fabricated components primarily to aerospace and defense. Comparable to ATX in titanium specialization but operates at dramatically greater scale with broader geographic reach.
• Carpenter Technology Corporation: US specialty alloy producer focused on titanium, nickel, and high-performance alloys for aerospace, medical, and energy markets. Comparable to ATX in specialty metallurgy depth and engineering component fabrication, with broader product range.
• Allegheny Technologies (ATI): US-based specialty materials producer with broad portfolio including titanium, nickel-based alloys, and fabricated components for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Overlaps with ATX in titanium and nickel alloy offerings but at much greater scale and diversification.
• Kobe Steel: Major Japanese steel and specialty metals producer with titanium products division. Comparable to ATX in titanium mill products and engineered components serving aerospace and chemical markets, though operating as a diversified industrial conglomerate.
• VSMPO-AVISMA: World's largest titanium producer, vertically integrated from sponge to finished aerospace components. Relevant peer to ATX for titanium supply and aerospace/defense applications, though orders of magnitude larger and globally dominant.

Direct peers

• Toho Titanium: Japanese specialty titanium manufacturer with integrated titanium sponge, ingot, and mill product operations. Closely comparable to ATX in focus on titanium and specialty non-ferrous metals, serving aerospace, chemical, and industrial customers in Asia.
• Baoji Titanium Industry (BAOTI): China's largest titanium manufacturer producing titanium sponge, ingots, mill products, and fabricated equipment. Comparable to ATX in titanium metallurgy focus, though operating at substantially larger scale across similar end-markets including chemical processing and aerospace.
• Haynes International: US-based developer and manufacturer of nickel- and cobalt-based corrosion-resistant and high-temperature alloys. Closely comparable to ATX's specialty alloys focus on tantalum, zirconium, and nickel for corrosive chemical and aerospace applications, at similar mid-cap scale.
• Yongxing Special Materials: Chinese specialty stainless steel and nickel-based alloy manufacturer serving chemical, marine, and energy markets. Comparable to ATX in corrosion-resistant specialty metal product focus and project-based equipment sales model.
• Western Superconducting Technologies: Chinese specialty titanium alloy producer focused on high-performance titanium materials for aerospace, marine, and chemical applications. Comparable to ATX in titanium alloy specialization and emerging-end-market focus, though with larger Chinese-domestic scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 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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