FDC
FDC Co., Ltd. is a South Korean manufacturer of pressure-safety and explosion-protection devices (rupture discs, explosion panels, N₂ blanketing systems) for petrochemical, nuclear, shipbuilding, semiconductor, defense, and battery/ESS customers worldwide. Founded 1999, the firm is the first Korean company to localize rupture disc technology.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersKimhae, South Korea
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What FDC does
FDC Co., Ltd. (에프디씨㈜) is a privately held South Korean industrial manufacturer of pressure-safety and explosion-protection devices, founded in 1999 in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, by Chairman 윤하원. The company was the first Korean firm to successfully localize rupture disc manufacturing and today operates three core product lines: (1) Pressure Relief (Rupture Disc, Graphite Disc, Safety Valve, Emergency Relief Hatch, Burst Sensor, and Accessories), (2) Explosion Protection (Explosion Panel, Deflagration Panel, Deflagration Door, Flameless Venting Device, Venting Device, Burst Sensor, Accessories), and (3) Specialty Valve (N₂ Blanketing System). FDC holds ASME UD STAMP & NBBI, KOSHA, ISO 4126, and API STD 520 certifications, and as of January 2026 holds Nuclear Enterprise Certificate Gold Grade (Grade 1) and Energy Specialized Enterprise designation, qualifying it to supply directly into nuclear power and energy projects. Its products are custom-manufactured, made-to-order pressure components engineered to customer specifications (pressure rating, material, size, certification) at a 3,200+ pyeong Gimhae facility.
FDC serves enterprise customers across petrochemical/oil & gas (SABIC, ADNOC group subsidiaries, Petronas, Bloom Energy, TUNAS, WOODS PLC), nuclear power (Korean nuclear plants and Turkish nuclear EPC), shipbuilding/marine (engine manufacturers, meeting IACS UR M82), defense (Korean K9 howitzer and Chunmoo MLRS systems), semiconductor manufacturing, and emerging battery/ESS and EV applications. The go-to-market combines direct sales to large industrial accounts with a distributor network spanning 16+ countries across Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, supplemented by vendor registrations (Achilles FPAL) and active trade-show presence at InterBattery and the Korea Nuclear Industry Exhibition. FY2024 revenue was 230 billion KRW (~USD 170-175M), with a 2025 target of 270 billion KRW and a 2030 aspiration of 500 billion KRW. Average employee age is 34; total IP portfolio includes 56 registered rights plus 15 pending applications.
The business model is engineered-to-order hardware sales with multi-year contracts and quote-based pricing — there is no public price list. FDC monetizes import substitution in Korea (40-80% price advantage versus overseas equivalents per company disclosure) plus direct exports into global energy and nuclear supply chains. Customer segments are split vertically (Petrochemical, Nuclear, Shipbuilding, Semiconductor, Defense, ESS/EV), with Petrochemical & Chemical and Battery ESS as the primary revenue concentrations. Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales of safety-critical devices, with certifications and approved-vendor status functioning as the primary qualifier for deal flow rather than any software or recurring-services layer.
FDC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FDC
- Legal name
- FDC Co., Ltd.
- Website
- https://finedisc.co.kr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- FDC Co., Ltd. is a South Korean manufacturer of pressure-safety and explosion-protection devices (rupture discs, explosion panels, N₂ blanketing systems) for petrochemical, nuclear, shipbuilding, semiconductor, defense, and battery/ESS customers worldwide. Founded 1999, the firm is the first Korean company to localize rupture disc technology.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FDC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Pressure Safety Equipment
- NAICS
- Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)
- SIC
- Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL)
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Where FDC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kimhae
- HQ country
- South Korea
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
FDC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Safety Equipment Manufacturing: Custom-manufactured pressure safety devices and explosion protection equipment sold primarily to industrial clients in petrochemical, nuclear, shipbuilding, semiconductor, defense, and battery storage sectors. Products are made-to-order based on customer specifications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
FDC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FDC designs and custom-manufactures industrial pressure safety devices and explosion protection equipment, with rupture discs as its flagship product. The portfolio spans three lines: Pressure Relief (rupture disc, graphite disc, safety valve, emergency relief hatch, burst sensor, accessories); Explosion Protection (explosion panel, deflagration panel, deflagration door, flameless venting device, venting device, burst sensor, accessories); and Specialty Valve (N2 blanketing system). Products are made-to-order based on customer specifications and serve petrochemical, nuclear, shipbuilding, semiconductor, defense, aerospace, electric vehicle, and battery energy storage applications.
Product overview
FDC is a pressure safety device manufacturer offering three main product categories: (1) Pressure Relief including Rupture Disc (the company's flagship product, first domestically localized in Korea), Graphite Disc, Safety Valve, Emergency Relief Hatch, Burst Sensor, and Accessories; (2) Explosion Protection featuring Explosion Panel, Deflagration Panel, Deflagration Door, Flameless Venting Device, Venting Device, Burst Sensor, and Accessories; and (3) Specialty Valve with N₂ Blanketing System. These products serve diverse industries including petrochemical plants, power generation, semiconductor manufacturing, shipbuilding, battery energy storage systems (ESS), electric vehicles, aerospace, defense (K9 artillery, Chunmoo MLRS), and steel mills. The company operates on a made-to-order, multi-product low-volume production model and has achieved import substitution with 40-80% price competitiveness compared to overseas products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Rupture Disc Non-mechanical pressure safety device that ruptures when system pressure exceeds a predetermined level to protect pressure vessels, equipment, and personnel. Used across petrochemical, nuclear, shipbuilding, semiconductor, defense, and battery energy storage applications.
- Graphite Disc Rupture disc made from graphite material, designed for corrosive environments and high-temperature chemical and industrial processing applications.
- Safety Valve Pressure relief valve for semiconductor and industrial applications that protects equipment from overpressure conditions.
- Emergency Relief Hatch Emergency pressure relief device for rapid pressure release in industrial equipment and plant facilities.
- Burst Sensor Monitoring device that detects when a rupture disc has burst, providing real-time alerts for safety system status monitoring.
- Explosion Panel Safety device that releases pressure and flames during deflagration before detonation occurs, protecting silos, bag filters, RTOs, and bucket elevators. Available in Round, Square/Rectangular, Flat, and Dome types; KSRPR-D and KSRPR-engine models meet IACS UR M82 for ship engines.
- Deflagration Panel Explosion panel designed for battery energy storage systems (ESS) that rapidly releases combustible gases during thermal runaway to prevent explosion.
- Deflagration Door Explosion protection door for battery energy storage systems, providing structural safety by releasing pressure during deflagration events.
- Flameless Venting Device Explosion venting device that releases pressure and flames without allowing external flames, suitable for shipbuilding applications.
- Venting Device Pressure relief device for electric vehicle battery applications, enabling controlled venting of gases during thermal events.
- N2 Blanketing System Nitrogen blanketing system that maintains uniform pressure in fluid tanks to prevent explosion or deformation, used in petrochemical and industrial storage applications.
- Special Rupture Disc for Ship Engines and Emulsified Products Specialized rupture disc variants (reverse dome shear KSRRKV/KSRRKP/KSRRKU, reverse dome scored KSWSRV, VCR/PLUG/UNION fitting types) operating at 4-50 kg/cm² for ship engine and marine propulsion applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40-80% price competitiveness vs. imported products
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use FDC
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
FDC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
FDC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical (Indonesia)minorFDC supplies rupture discs for petrochemical facility operations in Indonesia
- Petronas (Malaysia)coreRegistered vendor status for rupture disc supply to Petronas operations in Malaysia
- SABIC (Saudi Arabia)coreRegistered vendor for rupture disc supply to SABIC petrochemical facilities in Saudi Arabia
- ADNOC Group (UAE)coreRegistered vendor with multiple ADNOC subsidiaries including ADCO, ADGAS, ADMA-OPCO, BOROUGE, FERTIL, TAKREER, NPCC, ZADCO for rupture disc and safety valve supply
- WOODS PLC (UK)minorRupture disc supply for UK operations through WOODS PLC
- Bloom Energy (USA)minorRupture disc supply for energy systems in the United States
- Achilles FPAL (UK)minorPre-qualification through Achilles FPAL for oil and gas industry supply in UK/North Sea region
- TUNAS (Turkey)coreTurkish government-owned nuclear power EPC company; FDC participated in 2025 Korea Nuclear Industry Exhibition with TUNAS. $77.76 million export consultation achieved, $29.38 million export contract signed with Turkish nuclear companies
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
FDC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- BS&B Safety Systems: Largest global rupture disc and explosion protection manufacturer, headquartered in the US. Directly competes with FDC in petrochemical, oil & gas, and process industry accounts, and is the global incumbent FDC benchmarks itself against.
- Fike Corporation: US-based specialist in explosion protection, rupture discs, and process safety. Directly comparable to FDC's explosion panel and deflagration product lines across industrial dust-handling and process safety markets.
- Continental Disc Corporation: US-based rupture disc manufacturer with broad ASME-certified product portfolio. Direct competitor in pressure relief for refining, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical applications.
- Rembe GmbH: Germany-based explosion protection and rupture disc specialist with strong European and global petrochemical presence. Comparable product breadth in explosion venting and pressure relief, competing for the same Middle East and Asian energy accounts as FDC.
- Elfab: UK-based rupture disc manufacturer serving oil & gas, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Directly comparable product line in pressure relief devices and similar qualification-heavy customer base.
- ZOOK International: US-based rupture disc and explosion vent manufacturer with strong petrochemical and specialty chemical customer base. Directly competes with FDC in pressure relief safety devices.
- Donadon SDD: Italy-based rupture disc manufacturer with global distribution across petrochemical and energy markets. Comparable product offering and similar positioning as a specialized mid-sized rupture disc supplier competing against larger incumbents.
Emerging players
- Groth Corporation: US-based pressure and vacuum relief valve manufacturer serving similar petrochemical and tank-farm end customers as FDC, with partial overlap on tank protection but a narrower valve-centric catalog.
Broad incumbents
- Pentair: Large diversified industrial water and process equipment company with overlap into process safety and pressure relief segments. Much broader portfolio than FDC but competes in some of the same industrial accounts.
- Yokogawa Electric: Japanese industrial automation and process control instrumentation leader with significant presence in petrochemical and refining. Broader portfolio than FDC but overlapping customers for process safety instrumentation.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
FDC social profiles
Digital presenceFDC compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
FDC financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
FDC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
FDC subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
FDC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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FDC M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about FDC
What does FDC do?
FDC designs and custom-manufactures industrial pressure safety devices and explosion protection equipment, with rupture discs as its flagship product. The portfolio spans three lines: Pressure Relief (rupture disc, graphite disc, safety valve, emergency relief hatch, burst sensor, accessories); Explosion Protection (explosion panel, deflagration panel, deflagration door, flameless venting device, venting device, burst sensor, accessories); and Specialty Valve (N2 blanketing system). Products are made-to-order based on customer specifications and serve petrochemical, nuclear, shipbuilding, semiconductor, defense, aerospace, electric vehicle, and battery energy storage applications.
Is FDC a public or private company?
FDC is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was FDC founded?
FDC was founded in 1999. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is FDC based?
FDC is headquartered in Kimhae, South Korea, in the Asia region.
How does FDC make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Safety Equipment Manufacturing.
Who are FDC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are BS&B Safety Systems, Fike Corporation, Continental Disc Corporation, Rembe GmbH, Elfab, ZOOK International and Donadon SDD. Groth Corporation is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Pentair and Yokogawa Electric.
Does FDC have an API?
No public API is recorded for FDC.
What industry is FDC in?
FDC's product category is Industrial Pressure Safety Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAL, Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection). Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3050.