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Kiturami Group introduction
Since its foundation in 1962, Kiturami has devoted itself toward a grand dream of creating a better future through constant research and technology development for over 50 years.
As a result, Kiturami has grown as a leading company of heating industry in Korea.
Kiturami will not settle for the current position and leap forward as a 100-year company that grows together with customers, society, and members of the company through bold investments and challenges for technological innovation in the fields of heating and cooling, air conditioning, new renewable energy, and precision control.
- 1962~1989
- 1990~1999
- 2000~2009
- 2010~2019
- 2020~Present
- 1989
· Established Kiturami Boiler Co., Ltd.
- 1987
· Changed company name to Rocket Boiler Industry Co. Ltd.
- 1979
· Awarded the Tin Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit.
- 1978
· Began to export boilers for the first time in Korea.
- 1975
· Obtained the Boiler Type Approval No. 1.
- 1969
· Incorporated Goryeo Steel Co., Ltd.
- 1962
· Founded Shinsaeng Boiler Industry
- 1999
· Completed the construction of the 1st factory for Tianjin Co., Ltd.
· Awarded the Silver Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit.
· Recognized as a top-50 leading Korean technology company in the 21st century
- 1997
· Designated as an Outstanding Company of Quality Competitiveness.
- 1992
· Established Kiturami Boiler Sales Co. Ltd.
· Awarded the Bronze Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit.
- 1990
· Became the 2nd largest stockholder in the SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)-founding consortium.
- 2009
· President Jin-Min Choi awarded the Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit for contribution to industrial technological progress in the Technologic Progress category.
- 2008
· Acquired Shinsung Engineering Co., Ltd.
- 2007
· Honorary President Jin-Min Choi won Grand Prize at the 7th Grand Prize for 100 Prominent Koreans.
- 2006
· Acquired Bumyang Air Conditioning, and changed company name to Kiturami Bumyang Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
· Honorary President Jin-Min Choi was recognized as among the top-60 leading engineers integral to Korea’s advancement.
- 2004
· Acquired TBC (Taegu Broadcasting Corporation) as its largest shareholder.
- 2003
· Acquired Kiturami Cention Co., Ltd. and the Century Asan Factory.
- 2002
· Won the KS Top Gas Boiler Award.
- 2001
· Awarded the Order of Civil Merit (Camellia Medal).
- 2018
· Awarded a commendation from the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office at the ICT Patent Management Awards
· Completed the construction of Magok Kiturami Cooling and Heating Technology Research Institute.
- 2017
· Honored as the “Innovation Award Winner” at AHR Expo.
· Awarded the Minister of Trade, Industry & Energy Award at the Heating Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Fluid Exhibition.
- 2016
· Awarded a presidential commendation at the Korea Gas Safety Awards.
- 2015
· Designated as a meritorious company in developing outstanding capital goods.
- 2011
· Recognized as an outstanding company of national life safety by Korean citizens.
- 2010
· President Jin-Min Choi was honored as one of the Top-100 Leaders in Technology of Korea.
- 2023
· Designated as an excellent company in the KS-CQI (Korean Standard Contact Service Quality Index) in the residential boiler category for 3 consecutive years.
· Kiturami Boiler recognized as among the top-100 brands in Korea.
· Ranked No. 1 in Brand Power for 25 consecutive years.
· Recognized as the most recommended brand by consumers for 7 consecutive years.
- 2022
· Designated as an excellent company in KCPI (Korean Consumer Protection Index) for 2 consecutive years.
· Ranked No. 1 in Brand Customer Loyalty for 6 consecutive years
- 2021
· Designated as an Outstanding Company of Quality Competitiveness for 6 consecutive years.
· Won the grand prize at the Women Consumers' Best Company Awards for 21 consecutive years.
- 2020
· Ranked No. 1 in Korea Brand Recommendation Index for 4 consecutive years.
