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First Domestic Power Generation Company to Promote Localization of Manufacturing Technology

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Korea Western Power is the first domestic power generation company to promote the localization of the coal indoor coal yard stacker. Through this, it is expected to contribute not only to coexistence with small and medium-sized enterprises but also to the enhancement of domestic technological capabilities.

According to Western Power on the 24th, this localization project marks the first step in localizing the stacker manufacturing technology, which had been 100% monopolized by overseas manufacturers for about 40 years since the 1970s.

Western Power is joining forces with small and medium-sized partner companies, including SMH, the primary developer of the stacker, Dongbo Chain, which manufactures important equipment such as chains, HYSIS, which produces hydraulic systems, and SMIHC, which makes scrapers.

Over the next 4 years and 5 months, Western Power plans to carry out localization work on the entire stacker, including not only equipment but also operating systems, together with small and medium-sized partner companies.

The completed prototype will be installed and operated on-site. Western Power expects to establish sales channels for export to Southeast Asia and other regions after accumulating operational performance.

Since the inauguration of President Kim Byung-sook in March 2018, Western Power has established the first dedicated localization organization in the domestic power generation industry, set a roadmap suitable for technology development, and promoted localization.

Over the past year, 229 cases of equipment localization were promoted, creating tangible results worth 11.95 billion KRW. This year, more than 250 cases of equipment localization are being pursued.

Kim Kyung-jae, Head of Technology and Safety at Western Power, said, "We will continue to build close cooperative relationships with all small and medium-sized enterprises wishing to develop localization technology to promote technological growth."

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