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Mission Statement:
"To Be the Premier °Creator of Comfortable Living Spaces By Navigating
Technology to Provide the Most Energy Efficient and Most Environment friendly
Products for all our Customers Worldwide;
Navigating Energy for the Environment => Navien
Corporate Philosophy: "Contribution to Society through Entrepreneurship":
"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.

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.; |
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| 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; |
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| 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; |
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| 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; |
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| 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 |
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Globalization (2001~ present ) |
| 2001 |
Exports condensing gas boilers to North America, a
first for a Korean boiler company; |
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| 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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