About 3A

History

Introducing the journey of 3A.

1999 ~ 2006
Building a Technological Foundation
through Core Material Development
1999
11
Developed AL5005 braided wire 0.16mm for coaxial cables
10
Established corporation in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do under the name “3A Co., Ltd.”
2001
01
Relocated headquarters to Geumwang-eup, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
2002
01
Developed AL Alloy 5154A 0.16mmf and 0.152mm
2003
06
Developed ultra-fine wires 0.060mm and 0.070mm
2004
01
Developed aluminum wire stranded conductor for CO₂ welding machines
2006
03.09
Acquired ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification (Cert. No. JK-11609)
2010 ~ 2014
Establishing a Growth Base
with Material Development and Certifications
2010
12
Completed development of materials for fasteners (nails, bolts, staples, and rivets)
05
Completed development of materials for automotive battery cables
2011
09
Constructed new plant, relocated and integrated headquarters and branches, and changed corporate name
Address: 213, Jungwonsaneop-ro, Judeok-eup, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do (3A Co., Ltd.)
2013
04
Signed a Women-Friendly Enterprise Agreement with Chungju Women’s Re-Employment Center (No. 2013-04)
10.29
Acquired ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification (Cert. No. JEK-22514)
2014
02
Developed aluminum terminal components for secondary batteries
2016 ~ 2019
Strengthening Quality, Technology,
and Reliability through Certifications and Awards
2016
02
Obtained Root Industry Certificate from the Root Industry Promotion Center (16119-02314)
03
Obtained Certificate of Material & Parts Specialist Enterprise from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy (No. 14239) Obtained Women-Owned Business Certificate from the Korea Women Entrepreneurs Association (No. 0120-2016-00047)
06
Obtained Venture Business Certificate from the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (No. 20160400971)
07
Issued Employee Benefit Program Certificate by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency
2017
03
Acquired Excellent Technology Evaluation Enterprise Certificate from NICE Information Service Co., Ltd. (No. NICE-2017-77-001928)
2017
06
Acquired CCA rolling facility for bus-bar production
2017
09
Received Commendation Plaque from the Mayor of Chungju (No. 1573)
2017
11
Obtained Risk Assessment Certificate from Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (No. 17-51-A-189)
2018
02
Received Commendation from the Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do (No. 229)
2019
07
Awarded designation as a Chungbuk Star Enterprise by the Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do (No. 2019-9) Received Presidential Industrial Medal (No. 9523) Received Long-Standing Excellent Enterprise Award from the Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do (No. 9523)
10
Acquired Promising SME Certificate from the Mayor of Chungju (No. 2019-2058) Acquired Specialized Root Technology Enterprise Certificate from the Minister of SMEs and Startups (No. 190905-0031)
2019.8 ~
2021.10
Participated in Korea Industrial Complex Corporation’s R&D Capability Enhancement Project (lightweight fastener development)
2020 ~ Present
Expanding into Next-Generation Industries
through R&D and Government Projects
2020
10.29
Acquired ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification (Cert. No. UL-US-2004585-0)
2020.5 ~
2021.4
Participated in Korea Industrial Complex Corporation’s R&D Capability Enhancement Project (lightweight fastener development)
2021
10.14
Received Model Entrepreneur Award from the Chungju Chamber of Commerce and Industry (No. 887)
12.14
Received the Excellent Senior Employment Creation Enterprise Award from the Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do (No. 132)
2022
01.05
Registered trademark related to the metal processing industry, officially published by the Korean Intellectual Property Office (No. 40-2022-0001091)
10.28
Received Long-Standing Excellent Enterprise Award from the Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do (No. 423)
2023
10
LT Cable Development
11.16
Obtained Risk Assessment Certificate from Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (No. 23-52-A-250)
2024
02.14
Received Commendation from the Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do (No. 121)
03.08
Acquired ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification (Cert. No. JK-11609)
04.24
Obtained Certificate of Corporate Research Institute from the Korea Industrial Technology Association (No. 2024111620)
09.04
Acquired UL Compliance Certificate (No. ULJS-2004800-1)
2025
02.20
Obtained Women-Owned Business Certificate from the Chungbuk Regional Office of SMEs and Startups (No. 0120-2025-31922)
03.12
Obtained Certificate of Material, Parts, and Equipment Specialist Enterprise from the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (No. 38086)
04.14
Obtained Certificate of Innovation-Oriented SME (MAIN-Biz) from the Minister of SMEs and Startups (No. R100901-01891) Obtained SME Certificate from the Minister of SMEs and Startups (No. 0010-2025-325377)
06.20
Obtained Certificate of Technology Innovation-Oriented SME (Inno-Biz) from the Minister of SMEs and Startups (No. R130901-00800)
07.01
Acquired ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System certification (Cert. No. OH153525)