PN POONGNYUN

01

POONGNYUN,
the kitchenware company
with craftsmanship

PN POONGNYUN Co., Ltd. is a kitchenware company which has kept its tradition based on craftsmanship since it was established in 1954.
With its strict quality and strict production management system, 'POONGNYUN Pressure Cooker' which is the representative product of PN POONGNYUN maintains the top position in Korea.
Based on our accumulated experience and know-how for many years, we became the only manufacturer which is producing pressure cookers using gravity casting method in Korea. In addition to the pressure cookers, we also produce various kinds of aluminum and stainless steel pans and frying pans.
We have exported a variety of products to many countries such as Southeast Asia, Japan, USA and Europe as well as in local market, which made PN POONGNYUN gain a global repuation as a kitchenware company.

02

PN POONGNYUN
is the history of
Korean Pressure Cooker
itself

At the beginning of the 1970s, the history of the pressure cooker of PN POONGNYUN started when the foreign pressure cookers called "Digester" were imported and developed into the domestic market.
After 3 years of long research, PN POONGNYUN research lab developed the 'POONGNYUN Pressure Cooker', which is suitable for cooking Korean food, and launched the first pressure cooker in 1973.
In the 1970s, the Korean government supplied 'Tongil rice' variety for the purpose of increasing rice production. As a superb cooking tool that could make the rough taste of 'Tongil' rice soft and flavorous, the 'POONGNYUN Pressure Cooker' went viral throughout the country.

02

PN POONGNYUN
is the history of
Korean Pressure Cooker
itself

03

POONGNYUN,
the company like
Good Neighbors who are
always with you

PN POONGNYUN Co.,Ltd is always flexible in responding to various demands and changes of consumers.
As a result, we have expanded our range of new products such as new pressure cookers, kitchen appliances and small appliances, and are growing through active marketing strategies.
We will do our best to make customers' kitchen full of comfort and happiness with our technology and design based on craftsmanship.

03

POONGNYUN,
the company like
Good Neighbors who are
always with you

POONGNYUN will be
your closest friend

POONGNYUN will be on your side whenever you cook thinking your precious families and friends.
POONGNYUN will help you to feel comfortable and happy in your kitchen.
Thank you.
HISTORY

2019 ~ Now

2024.05.01 70th anniversary achievement
2023.12.18 CCM Hall of Fame selection
2023.08.30 2023 Good Design Awards (PN Signature Vacuum Blender Easy-View, Air Venti Heated Humidifier)
2022.12.26 7 times Consecutive Certification of CCM (Fair Trade Commission)
2021.03.18 2021 Won Red Dot Design Award Winner for Bliss Laretro
2020.12.09 6 times Consecutive Certification of CCM (Fair Trade Commission)
2020.10.20 Establishment of a Subsidiary ‘ P&Lab ‘
2020.10.07 Won Good Design Award for MONO 6
2020.05.29 STONVEL designated by the Brand K (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)
2019.02.11 Won German Design Award Special (Excellent Product Design) for Sten Wood the Pan

2011 ~ 2018

2018.12.14 5 times consecutive certification of CCM(Consumer Centered Management) excellent company from the Fair Trade Commission
2018.12.03 Winner of the Consumer Day Commendation from the Fair Trade Commissioner
2017.08.26 Won K Design Awards Grand Prize for Bliss Nordic
2017.04.11 Designated as a Time-honored Business by Small and Medium Business Administration
2016.12.22 Obtained CCM Certification for fourth consecutive year from the Fair Trade Commission
2016.12.20 Designated as 2016 Mutual Growth Best Partner from the Mutual Growth Committee
2016.09.30 Awarded Ansan Small and Medium Business Grand Prize in labor-management harmony division
2016.07.04 Won Red Dot Design Award Best of Best for Vertu ONE
2015.02.27 Won 2015 IF Design WINNER Award for Camkit Stainless Steel Copel & Warmer Set
2012.09.01 Certificate of Excellence in G-Labor-Management win-win relations(Governor of Gyeonggi)
2012.02.18 Designated as a Top Class Sustainable Company by Small and Medium Business Administration, and won the Knowledge Economy Minister Award
2011.05.28 Received the Environmental Management Excellence Award from the mayor of Ansan

1991 ~ 2010

2010.07.22 Introduced CCMS (Consumer Complaints Management System)
2010.02.26 Won grand prize in Home Appliances category at 2010 Korea Technology Innovation Management Awards
2009.03.27 Changed company name to PN POONGNYUN
2006.06.21 Selected as a successful promoter for quality management activities - Received a commendation from the Governor of Gyeonggi Province (No. 106)
2004.10.11 Established an affiliated research center
1999.04.08 Selected as a promising small and medium export company (Selected No. 99-0411 from Small and medium Business Corporation)
1997.12.01 Won the Trade Day Industry Award
1993.12.12 Obtained USA UL Mark
1993.12.06 Obtained the GQ excellent product mark of small and medium enterprises
1993.11.30 Received a $5 Million Export Tower award
1991.09.15 Designated a Class 1 Plant by Industrial Products Quality Control Act

1954 ~ 1990

1987.12.04 Changed company name to Saekwang Aluminium Corporation
1987.07.01 Completed Banwol plant
1985.09.05 Acquired KS mark for pressure cooker (License No.: 4152)
1976.04.01 Developed pressure cookers, a first in South Korea
1954.05.01 Established as Saekwang Aluminium Industry