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- Korea Movenex Co., Ltd. is a South Korean manufacturer specializing in automotive parts, forged components, flanges, and industrial machinery. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Ulsan, Korea, the company operates primarily through three main segments: Automotive Parts, Flanges, and Industrial Machinery. Its core products include axle modules and half shafts for passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles such as buses and trucks; automotive forged components including crankshafts, connecting rods, and flanges; and industrial machinery parts such as marine engine components and vessel engine bases. The automotive parts segment accounts for over 97% of the company's sales, with major clients including Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors. Recent strategic developments include a corporate name change from Korea Flange Co., Ltd. to Korea Movenex Co., Ltd. in April 2023, marking a strategic rebranding effort. In 2022 and 2023, Korea Movenex expanded its production capacity with a new factory facility in Ulsan and enhanced its U.S. market presence through investment and acquisition of subsidiaries such as Auto Metal Global Co., Ltd., which acquired Donggang. The company continues to focus on advancing its automotive drive parts technology, including research into modularity and electric vehicle systems, to strengthen its competitive position in global automotive supply chains. Korea Movenex maintains a broad operational footprint including facilities and joint ventures in Korea, China, Mexico, and the United States. It remains committed to quality and technological innovation, leveraging automated production and rigorous quality controls to supply finished car brands and industrial clients.