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ABOUT KINAM

Established in 1999, Kinam Metal, a Manufacturer of Ductile cast Iron Manhole Covers in South Korea, prioritizes customer satisfaction.

Kinam Metal has the highest manhole industry market share in South Korea and is exporting the highest quality products to approximately 10 countries including ASEAN and OCEANIA.

To export, we have obtained certifications such as CE, European Standard (EN124), ISO (9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018) and more with our proven quality. We possess the greatest engineering capabilities and we have introduced more than 10 latest MCT and CNC precision machining equipment.

With these engineering capabilities as our foundation, we have over 50 different types of patents and more than 300 kinds of products.

Furthermore, through aesthetically superior Manhole covers, we are creating new street cultures in South Korea.

Above all, Kinam Metal has been focusing on meeting the needs of our customers. We have overwhelmingly superior quality, reasonable cost, and dependable delivery, through which we promise to become your reliable partner.

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KINAM FOCUSES ON

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Quality

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Delivery

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Service

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Product

A WIDE RANGE OF MANHOLE COVERS / GRATINGS

SAFE / EASY / CONVENIENT

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Noiseless

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Water-tight

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Gas-discharge

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Odor-prevention

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A variety of security lock systems

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Anti-corrosion

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User-friendly hinge

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One-man operation possible

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Anti-slip

KINAM CERTIFICATES & PATENTS

GOOD DESIGN & Certificate of Design Registration
  • Certificate of Design Registration 2011
  • Certificate of Design Registration 2005
  • Certificate of Design Registration 2007
  • Certificate of Design Registration 2008
  • Certificate of GOOD DESIGN Selection
Commendation & Certificate
  • Factory Registration Document
  • Certificate of Commendation
  • Product Certificate
  • Confirmation Document of Direct Production Certificate of Quality Assurance
  • Certificate of CreBiz QM
Certificate of Utility Model Registration
  • Opening device for Manhole Cover
  • Grating for drainage
  • Manhole Cover equipped with noise prevention device
Certificate of Patent
  • Locking device of Noiseless Manhole cover
  • Watertight device of Manhole cover
  • Manhole cover with odor-prevention plate
  • Locking device of Manhole cover
  • Manhole cover that cab relieve backflow and noise and how to operate it
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KINAM HERITAGE

2020
  • ISO 4500:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series
2019
  • Acquired 2019 Seoul Good Public Design 2019 (SGPD) 02. Designated as Root-Tech Specialized Company
  • Introduced an Automated Facility Assembly Robot
  • Awarded One-Milion-Dollar Export Monument Award on the 56th Korean Trade Day 12. Commendation from the Governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do on the 56th Korean Trade Day
2018
  • Signed MOU Agreement with “T” Company in Vietnam 06. The First Export to Vietnam
  • Named New Growth Company by Province of Gyeongsangbuk-do
2017
  • Obtained Performance Certification of Ministry of SMEs and Startups [Rising Lock Manhole Covers]
2016
  • Acquired BS:EN124 Certification [Circular Manhole Covers] 02. Certified G-Pass Corporate
  • Certified INNO-BIZ Certification of Technology Innovation Type SME
  • Certificate of Designation as a Leader in Water Industry
2015
  • Designated as a Pride Product of Gyeongsanbuk-do Province
  • Designated as a Promising Export S&M Company
2014
  • Certified Korean Government Procurement Excellent Product [Colored Infill Access Manhole Covers]
  • Acquired BS:EN124 Certification [Square/Rectangular Manhole Cover]
  • Signed MOU Agreement with “M” Company in Thailand 09. The First Export to Thailand
  • Designated by the Public Procurement Service as an Excellent Company for Overseas Public Procurement Market [PQ Mark]
  • Awarded Commendation for New Growth Company Participated in 2014 Big 5 Exhibition at World Trade Center in Dubai
  • Awarded Korean Trade Day Commendation
  • Acquired 2014 Seoul Good Public Design(SGPD)
2013
  • Acquired CE Mark Certification [Circular and Rectangular Noiseless Lock Manhole Covers]
2012
  • Expanded Auto Molding Line (M/C)
  • Certified Korean Government Procurement Excellent Product [Serrated Lock Manhole Covers applied with Elastic Lock]
  • Certified Korean Government Procurement Excellent Product [Infill Access Manhole Covers with roller]
2011
  • Certified Main-Biz by Ministry of SMEs and Startups [No.110301-00039]
  • Established R&D Center
  • Registered as a Venture Company
  • Certified Product Performance by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups [Locking Manhole Covers & Infill Access Coverd]
2010
  • Moved the factory [Site:9,544M/C | Annual production capacity: 9,000 tons]
2009
  • Acquired GD Mark [Good Design]
2008
  • Converted to Corporation as Kinam Metal Co., Ltd.
  • Awarded Industrial Design Exhibition Grand-Prix by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
2006
  • Acquired as a Q Mark [Quality Assurance Company]
2003
  • Certified ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System
  • The First Export to the United States
1999
  • Established Kinam Metal