- CEO
- Woo-Sam Hahn
- Full Time Employees
- 507
- Sector
- Producer manufacturing
- Industry
- Auto parts: OEM
- Address
- 212, Haebong-ro Ansan-si GY South Korea
- IPO Date
- May 25, 1976
- Business
- Taeyang Metal Industrial Co., Ltd. Taeyang Metal Industrial Co., Ltd. manufactures cold-forged and precision-machined parts primarily for the automotive industry; its core products include high-strength bolts and nuts, special fasteners, steering system components such as inner and outer ball joint assemblies for gear boxes, intermediate shafts, and columns, brake system parts like guide rods and tie bars, eco-friendly vehicle fasteners for electric car batteries and motors, suspension system elements, drive system components, and precision assembly products. The company supplies these items to major global automakers including General Motors, Ford, Mazda, and Hyundai, targeting original equipment manufacturers in passenger vehicles, electric vehicles, and related sectors. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Ansan, South Korea, Taeyang Metal operates manufacturing facilities and subsidiaries across North America, China, India, Japan, Thailand, and the United States, with a workforce exceeding 500 employees focused on advanced materials, low-carbon green manufacturing, and global supply chain optimization.
In recent developments, the company celebrated its 70th anniversary in March 2024, underscoring its leadership in domestic automotive parts localization and contributions to South Korea's auto industry growth. Its subsidiary Primetec Co., Ltd. received the "2023 Industrial Innovation Technology Award" in the commercialization category from South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in July 2023, highlighting advancements in precision processing technologies. Additionally, Taeyang Metal earned the "GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award 2024" from General Motors on May 22, 2025, recognizing superior quality performance among global suppliers.