Begin & Complete Construction of New Factory in Ulsan

Complete Advanced Development for Interaction Dynamic Mood Lamp

Complete Development ‘Digital Grill’

Start Mass Production for UVC Sterilizing Lamp (Kia Carnival & Genesis GV70)
Establish ES Spec. for UVC Sterilizing Storage System in HMC
Succeed in Mass Production Development of Light String 1ø (for the use of Exterior Lamps, Semicon Equipments, Medical Equipments)

Set up Hatbit North America (Irvine, CA)
Develop UV Sterilizing Lamp as New Technology (Toyota, HKMC)

Mass Production of PSA Door Scuff (Summit model)
Start supplying Ambient Lights to HKMC (5 models incl. GV80)

Completion of the Construction for New Headquarter Building in Feb.

Registered as a Toyota’s Tier 2
Commercialization of Lighting Materials (FIC & FSLS) having own production capability
Registered as an Audi/VW’s Tier 1

Get Grand-Prize of Promising Export Small and Medium-sized Enterprise in Dec. (Gyeonggi-do Prov.)

Mentioned in the U.S journal ‘Display Week’ article (in May)
Start the Development for New Lighting Materials (Light Strings)

Get Prize Promising Export Small and Medium-sized Enterprise in Dec. (SMBA)
Registered as a Chrysler’s Tier 2

Succeed in Commercialization of New Technology for Charging Indicator in Hybrid Car
Gain the status of Promising Export Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (KITA)

Start Supplying Illuminated Kicking Plate to Nissan

Commercialize New Technology of LED Light Guide Plate (TGS Indicator) (HKMC’s Grand Prize for New Tech)

Registered as a Nissan’s Tier 2

Export Illuminated Door Sill Plate to GM North America

Registered as a Supplier to GM(North America) SPO
Start Supplying Illuminated Door Sill Plate to Hyundai/Kia Motors
Company Establishment