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KD Navien Group : Who We Are...
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Who We Are...

 Introduction:

KyungDong Navien Co., Ltd (KD Navien) was established in 1978 in Seoul, South Korea and over the past 30 years, has never lost its passion for developing advanced technology products. KD Navien understands that advanced technology will make living environments more comfortable and also understands that environmentally friendly and highly efficient products are the keys to providing cleaner and greener environments for next generations.

By continuing to develop and integrate new and highly advanced technologies into all Navien products, KD Navien demonstrates its commitment to its customers. This leading edge research and development has allowed KD Navien to remain a world leading supplier of Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning (HVAC) products. KD Navien currently supplies HVAC equipment to more than 30 countries.

As a well known industry leader in Korea, KD Navien acquired ISO 9001 certification in 1995 for Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001 certification in 2002 for Environmental Management Systems in order to provide the most reliable products and to be an environmentally responsible manufacturer to exceed our customers' expectations.

 Quick Facts:

  • Company Name: KyungDong Navien Co., Ltd
  • Established: March 16, 1978
  • Head Office: Seoul, South Korea
  • Number of Employees: 900
  • International Offices: 3
    • Navien America Inc. (California, USA)
    • Beijing KyungDong Navien Heat Energy Equipment Co., Ltd. (Beijing, China)
    • Shanghai Navien International Trade Co., Ltd (Shanghai, China)
  • Factories: 3 in Korea, 1 in China
  • Worldwide Sales Agent Network: 500 agents

 Mission Statement:

Corporate Philosophy: "Contribution to Society through Entrepreneurship":

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"Contribution to Society through Entrepreneurship” is the core management philosophy of the KyungDong Navien group (KD Navien, KD Network, KD Everon and KD Ceratech) and that motto has been passed down as one of its core value since its inception.

The KyungDong Navien group's focus on that core value has encouraged the continuous development of highly efficient products that have minimal environmental impact. Furthermore, the products that the KyungDong Navien group manufactures are creating the most comfortable and convenient living environments for our customers. The KyungDong Navien group will do its best to be a responsible and responsive global corporation capable of contributing to the betterment of our human society.

 Vision

"To Be The World's Best Corporation at Creating Comfortable Living Environments"
The vision of the KD Navien group is embodied in the ambitions of its affiliates: 'KD Navien' manufactures boilers, water heaters, air-conditioners and heat recovery ventilators; 'KD Everon' develops and produces the core components for HVAC products; 'KD Network' is charged with developing state-of-the-art networking and control technology to enhance the safety, comfort and convenience of the lives of our customers; and 'KD Ceratech' is a manufacturer of environmentally-friendly construction materials providing cleaner and more comfortable living environments. These four sister companies that comprise part of the KD Navien group aspire to become world-leading corporations in their respective business areas by continuously developing creative technology solutions while moving toward their common goal of enriching the lives of customers worldwide.

 8 Core Values:

We at the KD Navien group share 8 core values, all selected for their capacity to lead the KD Navien group to its goal and vision of becoming the world's best corporation at creating more comfortable living environments.

To become 'the best company', we need to earn our 'customers' trust.' The employees of the KD Navien group devote their 'passion', their 'creative thinking' and their enduring energy as their contribution. The KD Navien group fosters 'professionalism' at the individual level and promotes 'teamwork' throughout our organization. In addition, we endeavor to ensure full 'transparency' between the shareholders and management and to become a 'sustainable company' with core values that stand the test of time in this rapidly changing global business environment.

Core Values

 Customer Charter:

We desire to be the world's best company by improving the living environments of our customers worldwide and thereby gaining their trust and confidence. All our efforts are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our customers. In order to improve the living environments and quality of life for our customers, we pledge it as our highest priority to deliver the following:

  • We will provide the best products;
  • We will provide the best service;
  • We will work efficiently and accurately;
  • We will take full responsibility for our products;
  • We will be open and responsive to our customers' feedback.
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 In The Beginning (1978~1990)
1978 Establishes as the KD Machinery Co., Ltd.;
1979 Establishes the first factory in Pyung-Taek, Korea;
1979 Launches the Korean industry's first compact oil boilers;
1982 Acquires the Korea Standard Certification Mark for its oil boilers;
1987 Develops the Korean industry's first condensing gas boilers;
 Innovation & Standardization (1991~1999)
1991 Changes the company name to KD Boiler Co., Ltd;
1991 Develops the Korea industry's first room-sealed & forced draft type gas boilers;
1992 First Korean exports of gas boilers to China;
1993 Establishes R & D Center for development of energy saving & eco-friendly products;
1993 Establishes the Beijing Kyung Dong Boiler Co., Ltd;
1994 Establishes a second factory in Song-Tan, Korea;
1995 Acquires ISO 9001 certification for its Quality Control Management System;
1996 Wins Ten Million Dollar Export Tower Award;
1997 Selected as one of the TOP 100 Quality Competitive Companies in Korea;
1998 Develops the Korean industry's first European Style condensing gas boilers;
1998 Acquires Korean New Technology Certificate (KT) for its condensing gas boilers;
1998 Awarded "Energy Winner Prize" for its condensing gas boilers;
1999 Acquires "Environmentally Friendly Products" Certificate;
1999 Acquires ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management System
 Globalization (2001~ present )
2001 Exports condensing gas boilers to North America, a
first for a Korean boiler company;
2002 Develops the first condensing oil boilers in Asia;
2005 Wins the "Twenty Million Export Tower" Award;
2006 Changes the company name to KD Navien Co., Ltd.;
2006 Establishes Navien America Inc. in the United States;
2007 Establishes Shanghai Navien International Trade Co. Ltd.
2007 Develops the world's first ultra-high efficiency Condensing Tankless Water Heater with a combustion efficiency of 98.8%;
2008 Launches its world class 98% efficiency Condensing Tankless Water Heater in the North American market.

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