Since 1993Wesco Electrode never stops to develop for a better future.
2023
30th anniversary of the founding Registered electric equipment construction business
2022
Electrodes for manufacturing electrodeposited copper foil, advanced in a foreign market (Malaysia)
2020
Designated as Export Promising SMEs
Acquired certificate of Green Technology ‘power reduction technology using the electrode assembly for electrolytic smelting’ (Ministry of Environment)
2018
Acquired certificate of Direct Production Confirmation ‘Sodium Hypochlorite Generator’ (Public Procurement Service)
2017
Constructed Gyeongu factory completely
2016
Changed business name to Wesco Elecrode Co., Ltd.
Started to run the business of Platinum Group Metals (PGM) compounds
2013
Acquired NET ‘Technology of multi-tube typed seawater electrolysis system for low scale’ ( Korea Industrial Technology Association)
2011
Acquired Safety Management System (OHSAS 18001:2007)
Acquired CE (Electrolyzer Tube Cell – WES Hypogen 3T Series)
2010
Acquired certificate of INNO-BIZ
Selected as Self-Inspection Business by POSCO
2009
Acquired Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2004)
2006
Obtained NEP ‘seawater electrolytic module device for plate power plant’ (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
2005
Registered mechanical equipment construction business
2004
Acquired Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2000 / KSA 9001: 2001)
2003
Designated as Export Promising SMEs
2002
Established corporate research institute
Registered Venture Business (Small and Medium Business Administration)
2000
Performed the technology development for improving the lifespan of electroplating insoluble anode project (POSCO)
1996
Established Wookyoung Electrolysis System Co., Ltd.
1995
Registered as qualified supplier of KEPCO (anode for seawater electrolyzer)
1994
Developed the insoluble electrode for chlorine & oxygen generation
1993
Established Hankook Electrolysis (industrial insoluble electrode manufacturing)