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History of Ssangyong
-Before Spin-off : Advanced Materials Div. In Ssangyong Cement Industrial Co.
| 1983 |
Started to develop Fine Ceramics for industry |
| 1986 |
Came to business for Ceramic Cutting Tool (brand name: CERABIT) |
| 1989 |
Started to construct the Ferrite Magnet plant |
| 1990 |
First launched Ceramic Cutting Tool to export market Constructed Ferrite Magnet plant in Pohang |
| 1993 |
Awarded IR52 Jang Young Sil prize by Korean government authorities. |
| 1994 |
Increased production capacity of Ferrite Magent to 13,100 MT/Year. (only for Arc Magnet) Acquired ISO 9001 for Ferrite Magnets. |
| 1995 |
Established a plant for Fine Ceramics in Taegu |
| 1997 |
Acquired QS 9000 for Ferrite Magnets |
-After Spin-off : Ssangyong Materials Corporation
| 2000.7 |
Spun off Material Division including Ferrite Magnets and Fine Ceramics from Ssangyong Cement Industrial Company Ltd. |
| 2000.8 |
QS9000 and ISO9001 for Ferrite Magnets re-confirmed |
| 2001.9 |
Started to produce Zirconia Ferrule blank for optical communication |
| 2002.4 |
Awarded Korea World-Class Product Award 2002 from Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy |
| 2003.2 |
Acquired ISO 9001 for Fine Ceramics for industry (including cutting tool) |
| 2003.8 |
Acquired TS 16949 and ISO 14001 for Ferrite Magnets |
| 2006.8 |
TS 16949 and ISO 14001 for Ferrite Magnets re-confirmed |
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