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  • 2024
    • Operations commenced at Seoul Office in Yangpyeong-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu.
    • Participated in international exhibitions in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Orlando, USA.
  • 2023
    • Designated as a Global Small Giant Company , Ministry of SMEs and Startups
    • Registered as a specialized company for materials, parts, and equipment
    • Registered as a venture business
    • Registered as a national research and development project for small and medium-sized technology innovation development
    • Thailand factory established
    • Acquired international patent(Piping using flexible corrugated pipe | Connecting device for corrugated pipe | Side bracket for sprinkler installation | Sprinkler reducer fixing bracket)
  • 2022
    • Establishing a factory in Ningbo, China
    • Awarded the $10 Million Export Tower.
    • The selection of export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
  • 2021
    • Established Easy Flex Texas, Inc. in Seattle, Tacoma.
  • 2020
    • Established Easy Flex Texas, Inc. in Denton, Texas.
  • 2019
    • Expanded and relocated factory to Geomdan General Industrial Complex, Incheon; Started CPVC certification for new domestic pipes.
  • 2018
    • Acquired Tianjin, China (national level) certification for CSST GAS 16.8T corrugated pipe and connector.
  • 2017
    • Obtained SABS certification for South Africa; Expanded operations and started supply to the largest retail market in the U.S. (Home Depot).
  • 2016
    • Acquired international patents for various products including Quick Flare connector for gas pipe.
  • 2015
    • Obtained US FM Approval certification for OSSBJ.
  • 2014
    • Passed China CGAC standard test for CSST Gas; Acquired U.S. UPC certification for Isolation Valve.
  • 2013
    • Established EASYFLEX New York, Inc. in New York, USA.
  • 2012
    • Obtained KC certification from Korea Water and Sewage Association.
  • 2011
    • Acquired AA535 certification from Korea Gas Safety Corporation.
  • 2010
    • Obtained Korea TR certification; Obtained Russian PCT certification.
  • 2009
    • INNO-BIZ confirmation from Small and Medium Business Administration.
  • 2008
    • Acquired US CSA certification for Gas Connector; Acquired German VdS certification for Sprinkler Drop.
  • 2007
    • Obtained U.S. UPC, NSF61 certification for CSST Water line; Obtained UK LPCB certification for Sprinkler Drop.
  • 2006
    • Received $5 million export tower award; Received commendation from the Prime Minister on Trade Day.
  • 2005
    • Obtained Korea KS D3625 for gas metal flexible hose.
  • 2004
    • Established Kofulso Olton in Moscow and Vladivostok, Russia.
  • 2003
    • UL Listed for Sprinkler Drop 6276; Established Shanghai Kofulso local factory in China.
  • 2002
    • Commendation from the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy.
  • 2001
    • Acquired international patent for pipe fitting connection device.
  • 2000
    • Established Kofulso Japan in Osaka; Obtained ISO 9002 certification.
  • 1999
    • Acquired performance certificate for newly constructed piping for sprinkler equipment.
  • 1998
    • UL Listed for water connector SA10509; Awarded as an excellent quality assurance company.
  • 1997
    • Become a member of Korea Metal Industry Cooperative
    • Acquired KSB6607 (hot water distributor stainless steel pipe)
    • Selected as a company designated for special military service (Military Manpower Administration)
  • 1996
    • Reorganized as Kofulso Corporation.
  • 1994
    • Passed Korea Fire Quality Testing Corporation's test for flexible joint for sprinkler.
  • 1993
    • Trade business (class A) license (No. 11069300)
  • 1992
    • Obtained invention patent (method and device for installing fasteners by increasing the flexibility of metal corrugated pipe)
    • Started exporting stainless steel corrugated pipes and connectors to Southeast Asia
    • Passed detailed gas metal flexible hose inspection (Korea Gas Safety Corporation)
    • In addition to flexible joint connection devices, 30 other items, utility model registration and design registration are held.
    • KOFULSO trademark registration (Korean Intellectual Property Office)
  • 1989
    • Founded as Asung Metal in Geumgok-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon.
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