Samyang Comtech
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Samyang Comtech Co., Ltd. (Korean: 삼양컴텍) or Samyang Composite Technology is a South Korean manufacturer of bulletproof ballistic armors founded in 1962.[4][5] It was designated as a defense contractor by the South Korean government in 1973[4] and supplies bulletproof helmets and bulletproof vests for infantry to the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and also manufactures silicon carbide-based ceramic armors for armored vehicles such as the K1A1, K2 Black Panther and Altay.[4][6] Most products manufactured by Samyang Comtech are made of Dyneema material, except for military vehicle armors.[7]
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Native name | 주식회사 삼양컴텍 |
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| Company type | Public |
| Industry | |
| Founded | 22 December 1962 |
| Headquarters | 16, Banpo-daero 27-gil, Seocho-gu, , |
Area served | Worldwide |
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| Revenue | ₩141.5 billion[1] (2024) |
| ₩18 billion[1] (2024) | |
| ₩16.4 billion[1] (2024) | |
| Total assets | ₩161.4 billion[1] (2024) |
| Total equity | ₩53.4 billion[1] (2024) |
| Owner | |
Number of employees | 184[3] (November, 2022) |
| Parent | Samyang Chemical Industry |
| Website | Official website in English Official website in Korean |
| Samyang Comtech | |
| Hangul | 삼양컴텍 |
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| Hanja | 三洋複合技術 |
| Revised Romanization | Samyang Keomtek |
| McCune–Reischauer | Samyang K'ŏmt'ek |
History
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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.[4][5]
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.[4]
In June 1998, it began producing Korean Special Armor Plate (KSAP), the first domestic composite armor for main battle tanks developed for the K1A1.[5]
In 2002 and 2003, it succeeded in developing the world's lightest bulletproof helmet weighing 1,115 grams.[4][7][8]
In September 2006, the company name was changed from Oriental Industry to Samyang Comtech (Samyang Composite Technology).[4][5]
In June 2008, it was developed the special armor plate for the K2 Black Panther.[9][10]
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.[4][5]
In 2011, it was developed armor kit for the light tactical vehicle (LTV) and an add-on armor for the wheeled armored vehicle (WAV).[4]
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.[4]
In 2019, it was developed steel ball filing for new 81 mm mortar.[4]
Business area
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Samyang Comtech supplies various ballistic protection solutions for the ROK Armed Forces, such as armors for military vehicles,[6] aircraft parts,[11] composite material parts,[12] and ceramic bulletproof plates.[13][14]
Ballistic protection
Military vehicles
- 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 K151 Raycolt light tactical vehicle (LTV)
- Armor for K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS)
- Armor for K808/806 White Tiger wheeled armoured vehicle (WAV)
- Armor for K30W Sky Tiger 30 mm anti-aircraft gun vehicle (AAGV)
- Armor kit for KAAK
- Armored case for Commander's Panoramic Sight (CPS)
Body armors
- SAV-I (Special Armor Vest) Fragments body armor for army[15]
- SAV-II Bulletproof body armor for army[16]
- SAV-III Bulletproof body armor for special force[17]
- SAV-IV Bulletproof body armor for riot police[18]
- SAV-V Bulletproof body armor for police[19]
- SAV-VI Floating body armor for navy[20]
- SAV-VII Concealable body armor for civilian and VIP[21]
- Anti-stab vest[22]
- SBH-I (Special Ballistic Helmet) Nylon helmet[23]
- SBH-II Aramid (Kevlar, Twaron) helmet[24]
- SBH-III Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW PE) helmet[25]
- SAP-I (Special Armor Plate) UHMW PE (Dyneema, Spectra) armor plate[26]
- SAP-II Hybrid armor plate[27]
- SAP-III Hybrid armor plate[28]
Naval vessels
- Protection panel for naval vessel
Aircraft parts
- 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
- 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
- Oxide ceramic (Aluminium oxide, Aluminium oxide-Silicon dioxide) plates for body armor and vehicle armor
- Non oxide ceramic (Silicon carbide) plates for main battle tank and armored vehicle
Corporate governance
Ownership
| Shareholder | Country | Shares | Stake (%) |
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| Samyang Ceratech |  South Korea | 2,057,921 | 13.58% |
| Samyang Fine Chemical | South Korea | 216,545 | 11% |
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