What Poongsan does

Poongsan Corporation is a South Korean non-ferrous metals manufacturer operating as the core entity of the Poongsan Group, with a portfolio spanning copper and copper alloy fabrication, defense products, precision forging, stainless steel, and coin blanks. The company produces a wide range of copper alloys including sheets, strips, rods, bars, and wires across grades such as C1011, C1020, C1100, C1220, C19210, C194, brass, phosphor bronze, and nickel silver, in addition to tin-plated products, cupro-nickel alloys (75/25 and 90/10) for seawater-resistive applications, and proprietary lead-free brass products marketed under the BioBrass, Bio MediCopper, and Eco Green Brass brands. Alongside fabricated nonferrous materials, Poongsan manufactures military ammunition, sporting ammunition, propellant powder, and ammunition components through a Korean National Defense Quality Management System-certified operation, and supplies precision forged components for automotive, shipbuilding, aerospace, and machinery customers.

The company operates three integrated manufacturing facilities in South Korea — Ulsan (primary copper and defense production), Angang (AS9100-certified aerospace), and Busan (defense quality certified) — alongside the Seoul headquarters on Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu. The group encompasses seven wholly-owned affiliates: Poongsan FNS (recently expanded with a second Nonsan factory), PMC Ammunition, Poongsan Metal Service, Poongsan Holdings, Poongsan Special Metal Corporation, Poongsan Hwadong, and U.S.-based PMX Industries. Poongsan sells primarily through B2B direct sales teams organized by product category, with dedicated export teams serving Taiwan and Southeast Asia and broader distribution referenced across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. The company holds ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO14001, ISO45001, AS9100, ISO27001, and Korean National Defense Quality Management System certifications, and was recognized with the 19th Non-Ferrous Metals Day Minister's Commendation in 2026 for export expansion. Leadership is held by Vice Chairman Park Woo-dong.

Name

Poongsan

Legal name

(주)풍산 (Poongsan Corporation)

Website

https://poongsan.co.kr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Poongsan Corporation is a South Korean industrial manufacturer producing copper and copper alloy products, defense ammunition, precision forgings, and coin blanks for semiconductor, defense, automotive, and industrial customers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-ferrous metal manufacturing

NAICS

Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing (3314), Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Nonferrous Forging (332112)

SIC

Primary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3330), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Ferrous Base Metals Trading (Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Tin, Nickel) (IMAKAJAC)

Keywords

• Copper alloy manufacturing
• Non-ferrous metal fabrication
• Semiconductor leadframe materials
• Defense ammunition production
• Precision forging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fabricated Nonferrous Materials: Manufacturing and sales of copper and copper alloy products including rolled products (sheets, strips), leadframe alloys, coin blanks, stainless steel strips, and BioBrass. Revenue generated through domestic and export sales channels.
2. Defense Products: Military ammunition, sporting ammunition, propellant powder, and ammunition components manufacturing for domestic and international defense markets.
3. Precision Forging: Precision forged products for automotive, shipbuilding, aerospace, machinery and advanced industries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Poongsan manufactures and sells fabricated non-ferrous metal products — primarily copper and copper alloy sheets, strips, and rods, including specialized leadframe alloys, tin-plated materials, and lead-free brass (BioBrass) — together with coin blanks, stainless steel strips, defense products (military and sporting ammunition, propellant powder, ammunition components), and precision-forged components for automotive, shipbuilding, aerospace, and machinery industries. Production is carried out at its Ulsan, Angang, and Busan plants in South Korea and sold to industrial and defense customers domestically and via export channels to Taiwan, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.

Product overview

Poongsan Corporation is a Korean non-ferrous metals manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio of copper and copper alloy products, defense/military products, and precision forged components. The core offerings include rolled copper and copper alloy sheets and strips (동 및 동합금 판/대), leadframe copper alloy rods (리드프레임용 동합금대), tin-plated materials (주석도금재), BioBrass eco-friendly lead-free brass (바이오브라스), coin blanks for currency (소전), stainless steel strips (스테인리스), military and sports ammunition/defense products (방위사업), and precision forged products for automotive, shipbuilding, and aerospace applications (정밀단조품).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioBrass: Lead-free brass alloy products for eco-friendly applications
• Bio MediCopper
• Eco Green Brass
• Nordic Gold
• Korean Gold

Products and services

• Copper and Copper Alloy Sheets/Strips (동 및 동합금 판/대) Rolled copper and copper alloy plates and strips in various alloy compositions (C1011, C1020, C1100, C1220, C19210, C194, brass, phosphor bronze, nickel silver, etc.) supplied to electrical, electronics, semiconductor, and industrial manufacturers.
• Leadframe Copper Alloy Rods (리드프레임용 동합금대) Specialized copper alloy materials for semiconductor leadframe manufacturing, meeting high strength, elongation rate, and conductivity requirements, positioned against US-made CDA194 and CDA195 alloys.
• Tin-Plated Materials (주석도금재) Tin-plated copper and copper alloy products for enhanced corrosion resistance and solderability in electronic applications.
• BioBrass Lead-Free Brass (바이오브라스) Lead-free brass alloy materials marketed under the BioBrass brand for eco-friendly plumbing, hardware, and medical applications, including proprietary C69230 and C46270 grades.
• Coin Blanks (소전) Precision-manufactured coin blanks in cupro-nickel and other copper alloy materials supplied to mints and central banks for currency production.
• Stainless Steel Strips (스테인리스) Stainless steel strips supplied for automotive, construction, and consumer goods industrial applications.
• Defense Products (방위사업) Military ammunition, sports ammunition, propellant powder, and ammunition components supplied to defense customers, manufactured under the Korean National Defense Quality Management System at Ulsan and Busan plants.
• Precision Forged Products (정밀단조품) Precision forged components manufactured for automotive, shipbuilding, advanced industry, machinery, and aerospace customers.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Nonsan City GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Local government partnership for Poongsan FNS second factory completion in Nonsan, Guangseok-myeon, Cheon-dong-ri.
• PMX Industries, Inc.minorOthersUS-based affiliate company of Poongsan group. Listed as one of the family company websites for Poongsan Group.
• Poongsan FNS (풍산FNS)minorOthersDomestic affiliate company. The company recently completed construction of its second factory in Nonsan, expanding future growth foundation.
• PMC AmmunitionminorOthersGroup affiliate specializing in ammunition products. Part of Poongsan's defense business portfolio.
• Poongsan Metal Service (풍산메탈서비스)minorOthersDomestic affiliate company providing metal services.
• Poongsan Holdings (풍산홀딩스)minorOthersParent holding company of Poongsan Group. Houses audit division for ethics reporting.
• Poongsan Special Metal (풍산특수금속)minorOthersDomestic affiliate specializing in special metal products.
• Poongsan Hwadong (풍산화동양행)minorOthersDomestic affiliate company.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mitsubishi Materials Corporation: Major Japanese non-ferrous metals producer with copper and copper-alloy rolled products, semiconductor materials, and advanced materials divisions — overlaps with Poongsan's leadframe alloys, rolled products, and precision forging.
• Wieland Group: Global manufacturer of rolled copper and copper alloy products including sheets, strips, rods, and specialized alloys serving electronics, automotive, and industrial markets — directly comparable to Poongsan's rolled products portfolio.
• Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of copper and copper alloy products including rolled strips, leadframe materials, and wire — directly comparable product portfolio to Poongsan across electronics and semiconductor end markets.
• Aurubis AG: Europe's largest integrated copper group, producing copper cathodes, rolled products, rod, and specialty wire — directly overlapping with Poongsan's copper rolled products, leadframe materials, and rod business for similar B2B industrial customers.
• KME Group: European manufacturer of copper and copper alloy semi-finished products (sheets, strips, rods, tubes) for industrial and specialty applications — directly comparable to Poongsan's rolled copper and alloy products.
• Materion Corporation: U.S. specialty alloy producer with copper-based beryllium alloys and high-performance engineered materials serving electronics, aerospace, and defense — comparable in niche specialty alloy focus and end-market overlap with Poongsan's leadframe and cupro-nickel lines.
• DOWA Holdings Co., Ltd. Japanese non-ferrous metals and electronics materials producer with copper, brass, and specialty alloy operations including semiconductor materials — overlaps with Poongsan's copper alloy and leadframe business.

Regional players

• Korea Zinc Co., Ltd. Korea's largest zinc and lead smelter with growing non-ferrous metals and advanced materials operations — domestic Korean peer in non-ferrous metals serving similar industrial customers but with a different primary-metal mix.
• Hanwha Aerospace: Korean defense and aerospace company with ammunition and precision-guided weapons — comparable in Korean defense manufacturing footprint and ammunition product overlap with Poongsan's Defense Products division.

Broad incumbents

• Nammo AS: European-headquartered ammunition and missile propulsion manufacturer serving military markets — comparable in military/sporting ammunition and propellant powder products overlapping with Poongsan's Defense Products segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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