KOVA (Korea Vacuum Limited)

Company Description

KOVA (Korea Vacuum Limited) is a specialized manufacturer founded in December 1998 and headquartered in South Korea, focusing on vacuum systems and coating technologies.

The company specializes in manufacturing vacuum coating equipment for automotive parts, vacuum drying systems for the LiB (Lithium-ion Battery) industry, and DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating solutions, with particular expertise in automated vacuum drying processes and precision coating technologies.

Company Details

• Year Founded: December 7, 1998
• Headquarters: South Korea
• Manufacturing Locations: 8 factories in South Korea totaling over 29,000 m² combined manufacturing space
• Annual Revenue: $150 million target (2022)
• Employee Count: 105 employees
• Global Presence: Operations in USA (Tennessee), Hungary, China (Shanghai, Fuzhou), and Singapore through sales and service networks

Company Overview

• Product Portfolio:
  • Vacuum System Division: Production of roll-to-roll transparent conduction film, high-hardness DLC coating
  • Coating Service Division: Batch and in-line sputter coating, CVD/evaporation facilities
  • DLC Coating Services: Press roller coating with hardness range 1,000~2,500H
• R&D Capabilities:
  • Advanced vacuum drying technology development
  • Continuous improvement of coating processes
  • Next-generation induction heating technology (80% complete)

Certifications & Patents

• Multiple patents in battery manufacturing equipment
• Core technology patents in vacuum drying systems
• Specialized coating process patents
• Automation and control system patents
• Protective films and surface treatment patents