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History

History of Gemma, from the beginning to the end

History

Gemma promotes customer satisfaction, talent-centered management, and produces the best quality to create a new world.

Founded in 1957 as the first company in Korea to manufacture and sell calcined gypsum for sulfuric acid and ceramic products, Samwoo Co., Ltd. has grown as an expert in various chemical products for 66 years. Based on modern production facilities, strict quality control, and technology accumulated over the years, Samwoo successfully developed Gemma, a dental brand specialized in dental plaster and various therapeutic products.

2010~

  • 2011

    • Certified ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 (Quality/Environment management System Cerfication)

  • 2010

    • Certified of Eco Labelling (PAC,Aluminum Sulfate)
    • Obtain a patent coagulant process
    • Certified of "NEW EXPORTS 300" (By KITA)
    • Designated "promising small & medium-sized businesses for export"(by small & medium-sized businesses Administration)

2000~

  • 2008

    • The 2nd chemistry day ULSAN mayor award
    • Certified of good manufacturing practice (GMP)
    • Plastery Investment used for Investment casting

  • 2007

    • Certified of a Company-aff Research Center (By KITA)
    • Certified of Management Innovation Type Business (By SMBA for Pusan & Ulsan District)
    • Certified of Industrial Innovation Type Business (INNO-BIZ) (By SMBA for Pusan & Ulsan District
    • Certified of CLEAN-Factory (By Kosha)

  • 2006

    • Lube supplement addictive(VM) produced with LUBRIZOL Co

  • 2005

    • Company’s name was changed to SAMWOO Ind.Co.,Ltd
    • Produced and introduced Ultra hard gypsum

  • 2004

    • Produced and introduced solid sodium hydrogen carbonate

  • 2003

    • Park Sohyun was appointed as CEO and Chairman

1990~

  • 1998

    • Lube supplement additive(VM) produced with Chevron Chemical Co.

  • 1994

    • Lube supplement additive(VM) produced with Exxon, USA

  • 1993

    • SamkyungCo.,Ltd. a sister company, was established

1980~

  • 1989

    • Expansion of PAC Plant at Ulsan Plant was completed

  • 1987

    • Kim Jong Won was appointed as the CEO and President

  • 1983

    • Ulsan Plant was opened

1970~

  • 1978

    • Produced and introduced Poly Aluminium Chloride

  • 1977

    • Produced and introduced liquid aluminium sulfate product

  • 1970

    • Produced and introduced Active White Clay

1960~

  • 1963

    • Produced and introduced gypsum products first time in Korea

  • 1962

    • Produced and introduced Aluminum Sulfate

  • 1958

    • Company’s name was changed to Samwoo Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.

  • 1957

    • Samwoo Yusan Industrial Co.,Ltd. was established