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'''Samyang Comtech Co., Ltd.''' ({{Korean |hangul=삼양컴텍 |hanja=三洋複合技術 |rr=Samyang Keomtek}}) is a South Korean manufacturer of bulletproof ballistic armors founded in 1962.<ref name="Samyang Comtech History">{{cite web|url=http://samyangct.com/eng/history-1/?ckattempt=2|title=History|publisher=Samyang Comtech|date=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240407205951/http://samyangct.com/eng/history-1/?ckattempt=2|archive-date=7 April 2024|access-date=3 May 2022|author=}}</ref><ref name="nett 20160426">{{cite web|url=http://company.nett.kr/%EC%A3%BC%EC%82%BC%EC%96%91%EC%BB%B4%ED%85%8D-%EB%AC%B4%EA%B8%B0-%EB%B0%8F-%EC%B4%9D%ED%8F%AC%ED%83%84-%EC%A0%9C%EC%A1%B0%EC%97%85/|title=(주)삼양컴텍|publisher=NetTracker|date=26 April 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219130940/http://company.nett.kr/%EC%A3%BC%EC%82%BC%EC%96%91%EC%BB%B4%ED%85%8D-%EB%AC%B4%EA%B8%B0-%EB%B0%8F-%EC%B4%9D%ED%8F%AC%ED%83%84-%EC%A0%9C%EC%A1%B0%EC%97%85/|archivedate=19 February 2023|accessdate=19 February 2023|author=}}</ref> It was designated as a defense contractor by the [[South Korean government]] in 1973<ref name="Samyang Comtech History" /> and supplies [[Combat helmet|bulletproof helmet]]s and [[bulletproof vest]]s for infantry to the [[Republic of Korea Armed Forces|ROK Armed Forces]], and also manufactures [[silicon carbide]]-based [[ceramic armor]]s for [[Armoured fighting vehicle|armored vehicle]]s such as the [[K1 88-Tank#K1A1|K1A1]], [[K2 Black Panther]] and [[Altay (main battle tank)|Altay]].<ref name="Samyang Comtech History" /><ref name="Samyang Comtech Armor Research Division">{{cite web|url=http://samyangct.com/eng/lab/?ckattempt=1|title=Armor Research Division|publisher=Samyang Comtech|date=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20220902201337/http://samyangct.com/eng/lab/?ckattempt=1|archive-date=2 September 2022|access-date=2 September 2022|author=}}</ref> Most products manufactured by Samyang Comtech are made of [[Dyneema Composite Fabric|Dyneema]] material, except for military vehicle armors.<ref name="epicos 20180913">{{cite web|url=https://www.epicos.com/company/14486/samyang-comtech|title=Samyang Comtech|publisher=Epicos|date=13 September 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219141402/https://www.epicos.com/company/14486/samyang-comtech|archivedate=19 February 2023|accessdate=19 February 2023|author=}}</ref>
'''Samyang Comtech Co., Ltd.''' ('''Samyang Composite Technology'''; {{Korean |hangul=삼양컴텍 |hanja=三洋複合技術 |rr=Samyang Keomtek}}) is a South Korean manufacturer of bulletproof ballistic armors founded in 1962.<ref name="Samyang Comtech History">{{cite web|url=http://samyangct.com/eng/history-1/?ckattempt=2|title=History|publisher=Samyang Comtech|date=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240407205951/http://samyangct.com/eng/history-1/?ckattempt=2|archive-date=7 April 2024|access-date=3 May 2022|author=}}</ref><ref name="nett 20160426">{{cite web|url=http://company.nett.kr/%EC%A3%BC%EC%82%BC%EC%96%91%EC%BB%B4%ED%85%8D-%EB%AC%B4%EA%B8%B0-%EB%B0%8F-%EC%B4%9D%ED%8F%AC%ED%83%84-%EC%A0%9C%EC%A1%B0%EC%97%85/|title=(주)삼양컴텍|publisher=NetTracker|date=26 April 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219130940/http://company.nett.kr/%EC%A3%BC%EC%82%BC%EC%96%91%EC%BB%B4%ED%85%8D-%EB%AC%B4%EA%B8%B0-%EB%B0%8F-%EC%B4%9D%ED%8F%AC%ED%83%84-%EC%A0%9C%EC%A1%B0%EC%97%85/|archivedate=19 February 2023|accessdate=19 February 2023|author=}}</ref> It was designated as a defense contractor by the [[South Korean government]] in 1973<ref name="Samyang Comtech History" /> and supplies [[Combat helmet|bulletproof helmet]]s and [[bulletproof vest]]s for infantry to the [[Republic of Korea Armed Forces|ROK Armed Forces]], and also manufactures [[silicon carbide]]-based [[ceramic armor]]s for [[Armoured fighting vehicle|armored vehicle]]s such as the [[K1 88-Tank#K1A1|K1A1]], [[K2 Black Panther]] and [[Altay (main battle tank)|Altay]].<ref name="Samyang Comtech History" /><ref name="Samyang Comtech Armor Research Division">{{cite web|url=http://samyangct.com/eng/lab/?ckattempt=1|title=Armor Research Division|publisher=Samyang Comtech|date=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20220902201337/http://samyangct.com/eng/lab/?ckattempt=1|archive-date=2 September 2022|access-date=2 September 2022|author=}}</ref> Most products manufactured by Samyang Comtech are made of [[Dyneema Composite Fabric|Dyneema]] material, except for military vehicle armors.<ref name="epicos 20180913">{{cite web|url=https://www.epicos.com/company/14486/samyang-comtech|title=Samyang Comtech|publisher=Epicos|date=13 September 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219141402/https://www.epicos.com/company/14486/samyang-comtech|archivedate=19 February 2023|accessdate=19 February 2023|author=}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==

Latest revision as of 23:04, 25 April 2024

Samyang Comtech Co., Ltd.
Native name
주식회사 삼양컴텍
Formerly
  • Oriental Industry (1962–2006)
Company typePublic
Industry
Founded22 December 1962; 61 years ago (1962-12-22)
Headquarters16, Banpo-daero 27-gil, Seocho-gu,
Seoul
,
South Korea
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Son Hyeong-deok (CEO)
Products
RevenueIncrease ₩58.598 billion[1] (2022)
Increase ₩1.936 billion[1] (2022)
Decrease ₩690.9 million[1] (2022)
Total assetsIncrease ₩86.645 billion[1] (2022)
Total equitySteady ₩16 billion[1] (2022)
Owner
  • Samyang Ceratech (13.58%)[1]
  • Samyang Fine Chemical (11%)[1]
Number of employees
184[2] (November, 2022)
ParentSamyang Chemical Industry
WebsiteOfficial website in English
Official website in Korean
Samyang Comtech
Hangul
삼양컴텍
Hanja
三洋複合技術
Revised RomanizationSamyang Keomtek
McCune–ReischauerSamyang K'ŏmt'ek

Samyang Comtech Co., Ltd. (Samyang Composite Technology; Korean: 삼양컴텍; Hanja: 三洋複合技術; RR: Samyang Keomtek) is a South Korean manufacturer of bulletproof ballistic armors founded in 1962.[3][4] It was designated as a defense contractor by the South Korean government in 1973[3] and supplies bulletproof helmets and bulletproof vests for infantry to the ROK Armed Forces, and also manufactures silicon carbide-based ceramic armors for armored vehicles such as the K1A1, K2 Black Panther and Altay.[3][5] Most products manufactured by Samyang Comtech are made of Dyneema material, except for military vehicle armors.[6]

History[edit]

Samyang Comtech was founded on 22 December 1962 under the name Oriental Industry (Korean: 오리엔탈공업; RR: Oliental Gongeop) and In 1973, the company was designated as a defense contractor by the government.[3][4]

In 1990, the R&D Laboratory was established for the development of new products, and in May 1997, the first domestic bulletproof helmet and bulletproof vest were developed for the South Korean military.[3]

In June 1998, it began producing Korean Special Armor Plate (KSAP), the first domestic composite armor for main battle tanks developed for the K1A1.[4]

In 2002 and 2003, it succeeded in developing the world's lightest bulletproof helmet weighing 1,115 grams.[3][6][7]

In September 2006, the company name was changed from Oriental Industry to Samyang Comtech (Samyang Composite Technology).[3][4]

In June 2008, it was developed the special armor plate for the K2 Black Panther.[8][9]

In December 2008, it was designated as a co-developer of a project responsible for transferring KSAP-based armor package technology to develop Turkish Altay MBT.[3][4]

In 2011, it was developed armor kit for the light tactical vehicle (LTV) and an add-on armor for the wheeled armored vehicle (WAV).[3]

In 2018, it was developed add-on armor for the 30 mm wheeled anti-aircraft guns, command post wheeled armored vehicle, and K239 Chunmoo export versions.[3]

In 2019, it was developed steel ball filing for new 81 mm mortar.[3]

Business area[edit]

Ballistic protection[10][edit]

Military vehicles[5][edit]

  • Armor for main battle tank (MBT)
  • Armor for infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)
  • Add-on armor for KAAV
  • Ceramic armor for K21 IFV
  • Bulletproof panel for light tactical vehicle (LTV)
  • Add-on armor kit for K239 Chunmoo MLRS (export version)
  • Add-on armor for new type 6x6 K806 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle (WAV)
  • Add-on armor for 30 mm wheeled anti-aircraft gun vehicle
  • Add-on armor kit for KAAK
  • Armored case for Commander's Panoramic Sight (CPS)

Body armors[edit]

  • SAV-I (Special Armor Vest) Fragments body armor for army[11]
  • SAV-II Bulletproof body armor for army[12]
  • SAV-III Bulletproof body armor for special force[13]
  • SAV-IV Bulletproof body armor for riot police[14]
  • SAV-V Bulletproof body armor for police[15]
  • SAV-VI Floating body armor for navy[16]
  • SAV-VII Concealable body armor for civilian and VIP[17]
  • Anti-stab vest[18]
  • SBH-I (Special Ballistic Helmet) Nylon helmet[19]
  • SBH-II Aramid (Kevlar, Twaron) helmet[20]
  • SBH-III Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW PE) helmet[21]
  • SAP-I (Special Armor Plate) UHMW PE (Dyneema, Spectra) armor plate[22]
  • SAP-II Hybrid armor plate[23]
  • SAP-III Hybrid armor plate[24]

Naval vessels[edit]

  • Protection panel for naval vessel

Aircraft parts[25][edit]

  • Soundproof panel assembly
  • Protection panel assembly
  • Gunner seat and troop seat
  • Protection panel for FCS
  • Exhaust stack for helicopter
  • Fuel tank for fixed-wing aircraft
  • Fuel tank for helicopter

Composite components[26][edit]

  • Protection cover for POD radome
  • IFF system
  • Pole and spreader for mobile camouflage net system (MCNS)
  • Fuel tank for MBT
  • Protection cover for K-SAM Pegasus
  • Steel ball filing
  • Protection cover for electro-optical targeting system (EOTS)
  • Detonator part
  • Fuse part for K414 fragmentation grenade
  • Fuse assembly for KM201A smoke grenade
  • Antenna reflector panel

Ceramic bulletproof plates[27][edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "[삼양컴텍]감사보고서(2023.03.30)". Financial Supervisory Service. 30 March 2023. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ "채용". Incruit. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "History". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e "(주)삼양컴텍". NetTracker. 26 April 2016. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Armor Research Division". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Samyang Comtech". Epicos. 13 September 2018. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  7. ^ "신형 방탄헬멧 국방부 참고자료". 작은군사학. 28 August 2004. Archived from the original on 1 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Accomplishments". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  9. ^ "기업소개". Saramin. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  10. ^ "Ballistic Protection". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  11. ^ "Fragments Body Armor for Army". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Bulletproof Body Armor for Army". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  13. ^ "Bulletproof Body Armor for Special Force". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  14. ^ "Bulletproof Body Armor for Riot Police". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Bulletproof Body Armor for Police". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Floating Body Armor for Navy". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  17. ^ "Concealable Body Armor for Civilian & VIP". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  18. ^ "Anti-Stab Vest". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Nylon Helmet". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  20. ^ "Aramid(Kevlar, Twaron) Helmet". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  21. ^ "Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Helmet". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  22. ^ "UHMW PE(Dyneema,Spectra) Armor Plate". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  23. ^ "Hybrid Armor PLATE1". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  24. ^ "Hybrid Armor PLATE2". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  25. ^ "Aircraft Parts". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  26. ^ "Composite Components". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  27. ^ "Ceramic Tiles". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
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