Company History

Since its founding in 1973, Dong Bang Electric Co., Ltd. has steadily grown with customer satisfaction as our foremost priority. Beginning with the supply of power transformers to Korea Electric Power Corporation in 1984, we have expanded our reach to serve clients worldwide, including the U.S Army Corps of Engineers in Korea as well as markets in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South America, and North America, where our quality has been recognized and trusted. Beyond transformers, we have continued to develop a wide range of power equipment, such as reactors and switchgear, and have evolved into a comprehensive manufacturer of electrical apparatus. In recent years, we have also taken a significant step forward by developing and launching eco-friendly products that contribute to global greenhouse gas reduction efforts.

• UL certified for Liguid-filled type transformer (XPLH)

  Established Second Plant at Ansan(Banwol) Industrial Complex

  Developed 29kV SF6 gas-Free Switchgear

  Developed 25.8kV SF6 gas-Free Switchgear

  Successful Dynamic Short-Circuit test of Single phase 55kV 20MVA transformer

  2016

  Signed the First Greenhouse Gas Reduction MOU in Koreas Power Industry

  Registered as an Approved Supplier with GECOL

  1973

  Established DONG BANG Electric

  1984

  Started Supplying to Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)

  1985

  Developed Instantaneous Pressure Relief Device for Pole-Mounted Transformers

  1986

  Relocated to Ansan(Banwol) Industrial Complex

  1988

  Selected as a supplier of Far East Engineer District, U.S Army Corps of Engineers (Pad mounted transformer)

  1990

  Developed Transformers for Lightning Protection and Underground Installation

  1993

  Developed Noise-Suppression Transformer

  1994

  Developed Gas insulated pole transformer

  1995

  Developed 25.8kV Gas insulated Load Break Switches

  Certified for ISO 9002 Quality System

  1996

  Certified for ISO 9001 Quality Management System

  2000

  Obtained ISO 14001. -Eagle Registrations Inc.

  2001

  Developed Surge Reduction Transformer

  2002

  Mr. Yang Tae-Gwun appointed as CEO

  2003

  Technical cooperation agreement for 25.8kV Swtichgear concluded with Japan AE Power Systems Corporation

  2004

  Certified for CE Mark Certification (RWTUV)

  2005

  Developed 23kV Class VPI Dry type transformer

  Developed 25.8kV Cubicle Switchgear (2000A, 600A, Class "E2")

  2007

  UL certified for Dry type transformer & Insulation system (UL 1561, XQNX)

  2008

  Visit by President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea

  2009

  Awarded $3 million dollar export tower

  2011

  Awarded 1 PPM Quality Certification for Cubicle switchgear & Distribution transformer

  2013

  Designated as KEPCO Trusted Partner

  2014

  Awarded $5 million dollar export tower

  Developed Disaster Prevention Dry type transformer (IEC 60076-11 F1,C2,E2)