History

With our history of Leading Solutions for customers, we will move forward into the future with no signs of stopping.

2020~Present Growth into a solution company

We are making endless leaps toward becoming a solution provider that can reward our customers in various ways, through completion of construction of the Tractor PS Center, establishment of the US corporate for injection molding, etc.

2023
- 05
  Started mass production of autonomous tractors
- 02
  Selected as Qualcomm's next model supplier
2022
- 12
  Completed construction of a Parts & Solution (PS) Center for tractors
- 07
  Established LSIU, the US subsidiary for injection molding
- 06
  - Signed a joint investment contract for tractors with Woongjin Machinery
  - First automated tractor company to be designated by the Public Procurement Service as an innovative product
2021
- 10
  Received the first IR52 Jang Young Sil Award given to an agricultural machine business
2020
- 11
  First Korean company to demonstrate autonomous driving tractor

2008~2019 Launched LS Mtron, securing the foundation for a global company

Established sales and production bases in the USA, China, Brazil, Vietnam, Poland, etc., which will act as stepping stones for global growth.

2019
- 06
  Ranked as No. 1 tractor business by the U.S. EDA for five consecutive years
2015
- 04
  Declared the vision of “Be the One”
2014
- 10
  Set up an electronic parts corporation in Vietnam
- 06
  Completed construction of an Engine Plant
2013
- 10
  Completed construction of a tractor plant in Brazil
- 04
  Completed construction of an LS Mtron High Tech Center
2012
- 01
  - Established a branch in Poland
  - Achieved KRW 240 billion in injection molding Machine exports
2011
- 11
  Achieved annual exports of USD 100 million in tractors
- 08
  Supplying mobile phone connectors to Samsung Electronics
2010
- 10
  Established a tractor plant in Qingdao, China
2008
- 12
  Established a US tractor corporation
- 08
  Construction ceremony for LS Tower
- 07
  Launched LS Mtron

2003~2007 Acceleration of management innovation

We have made bold investments in the overall machine and parts industry and pursued organizational restructuring for management innovation.

2006
- 07
  Construction completion ceremony at Jeonju factory, Completed transfer of the machine business
2005
- 11
  LS Group to hold the CI declaration ceremony, Launched the LS Group
- 06
  Launched the antenna business
- 03
  Relocated Gunpo Plant to Jeonju
2004
- 06
  Established an injection molding corporation in Wuxi, China.
2003
- 11
  Separated from LG Group
- 04
  Ceremony to celebrate the sales of more than 10,000 units of injection molding Machine

1995~2002 Preparation for a leap forward

LS Mtron tractors dove into the world market, including the U.S., making significant leaps forward in each business field and entering a trajectory of high growth.

2002
- 11
  First Korean company to develop the 0.4 mm B2B connector
- 04
  First Korean company to develop the electrical injection molding machine
2001
- 09
  Entered the mobile phone connector business
1998
- 12
  Successfully developed the 155 mm K9 (new model of self-propelled artillery)
- 09
  Entered into a contract for the supply of USD 100 million in tractors in the U.S.
1997
- 08
  Developed the first Korean 0.5 mm ultra-small connectors
1996
- 12
  Started construction of the Jeonju Plant
- 06
  Developed the LGI series, a unique model of injection molding machines
1995
- 11
  Exported the first tractor to Japan
- 02
  Renamed as LG Cable Co., Ltd.

1962~1994 Made its beginning as LS Mtron

Established the Korea Cable Industry and took over the Gunpo Plant of Korea Heavy Industry to secure a foothold for the growth of the machine and parts business.

1986
- 05
  Launched the connector business
1983
- 10
  Took over the Gunpo Plant of Korea Heavy Industry
1977
- 11
  Started the tractor business
1975
- 06
  Localized tank track shoe
1969
- 10
  Separated from GoldStar Cable Co., Ltd.
- 06
  Started their injection molding Machine business
1966
- 09
  Merged with GoldStar Co., Ltd.
- 04
  Finished construction of the Anyang Plant
1962
- 09
  Established Hyundai Yanghaeng (predecessor of machinery business)
- 05
  Established the Korea Cable Industry