Jeil Steel Acquires Japan JIS Standard Certification... "Plans to Actively Utilize for Expanding Domestic and International Supply"

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Jeil Steel announced on the 13th that it has obtained JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) certification for its self-produced steel products.

The certified products include ▲JIS G 3112 (Reinforcing bars for concrete) SD390, SD490 ▲JIS G 3506 (Mild steel wire rods) SWRM6 ▲JIS G 3507 (High-strength steel wire rods) SWRH 42B, three types in total.

With this JIS certification, Jeil Steel plans to enhance quality reliability and steadily secure sales channels in the Japanese market. Furthermore, the JIS certification is expected to significantly contribute to expanding export markets in the Southeast Asian region.

Jeil Steel expects that the JIS certification will actively support the processing, production, and sales activities of reinforcing bars, mild steel wire rods, and high-strength steel wire rods, thereby accelerating its entry into overseas markets.

JIS certification is essential for exports to Japan. The JIS certification process is known to be very difficult to obtain because it requires at least six months of production performance and qualifications for quality management personnel, with stricter procedures and standards compared to industrial standards of other countries.

Accordingly, Jeil Steel has been following step-by-step certification procedures for exports to Japan since last year. After completing factory inspections of Jeil Steel’s Ansan plant by the Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR), the JIS certification body, this certification was achieved in about one year.

Jeil Steel also plans to accelerate follow-up preparations for entering the Japanese market. Regarding JIS certification, the company intends to speed up comprehensive preparations such as establishing production facilities capable of marking products with detailed specifications and usage for both domestic and export purposes.

A company official stated, “Japanese steel companies have an average history of 70 to 80 years, with some exceeding 100 years, making the entry barrier for foreign steel products very high. Having taken a successful first step toward entering the Japanese market by obtaining JIS certification, we plan to thoroughly prepare and launch our market penetration in Japan as soon as possible.”

He added, “With the recovery of the steel industry and visible management performance based on domestic market supply, we expect even steeper growth once export results become full-fledged.”

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