DL E&C Surpasses 60 Billion KRW in Partner Sales Through Win-Win Cooperation Joint Research

The fire door for apartment buildings developed by DL E&C (left) demonstrates superior performance in fire tests compared to the existing fire door (right).

[Asia Economy Reporter Onyu Lim] DL E&C (formerly Daelim Industrial) announced on the 3rd that the sales of partner companies generated through co-research technology for win-win cooperation have exceeded 60 billion KRW over the past two years. DL E&C is developing various construction innovation technologies together with partner companies and introducing them on-site. Partner companies secure licenses to use patents of the developed technologies and increase sales by signing purchase commitments with DL E&C.

Since 2019, DL E&C has conducted 105 joint research projects with partner companies. Among them, 15 technology developments have been completed and are being sequentially introduced on-site. DL E&C is building a virtuous cycle of win-win cooperation that enhances technological capabilities through jointly conducted research achievements while generating sales and profits for partner companies. From the perspective of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management, the company plans to expand joint research projects and aims to surpass 100 billion KRW in partner company sales in 2022.

One of the representative products developed through joint research technology is the "Apartment Fire Door." This product applies special materials to withstand fire stably for more than 70 minutes. This means it can protect residents from fire for at least 10 minutes longer than the existing product’s fire resistance safety standard of 60 minutes. Additionally, it improves anti-condensation performance by 10% compared to general fire doors and has the advantage of reducing noise by up to 6dB. This product is being applied to apartments supplied by DL E&C, starting with ePyeonhansesang Gimpo Royal Heim, completed in June this year. Along with this, the "High Insulation and High Soundproof Outdoor Unit Room Door" has also been developed. This product blocks noise and heat generated from outdoor units during cooling through soundproof materials and special structures. Even in winter when the air conditioner is not used, it reduces energy loss and condensation problems by improving insulation performance.

DL E&C is also developing technologies to improve construction quality while providing a safe working environment for workers together with partner companies. The "Pile Rebound Check Digitalization" technology is a representative example. This technology digitally measures the rebound generated when driving piles into the ground with heavy equipment. It is important to confirm that the pile is inserted vertically to an appropriate depth during installation. Previously, on-site workers manually measured the pile, which posed a high risk of accidents. In contrast, using digital equipment with smartphones allows remote measurement, enhancing safety and producing more accurate data. DL E&C has completed technology development with partner companies and plans to apply it on-site. When this technology is applied, partner companies can secure sales by receiving usage fees for the related equipment.

Jung Yanghee, team leader of DL E&C’s Technology Development Center, said, “To practice ESG management, we will create safer construction sites along with various win-win cooperation technology developments. We will expand research projects and actively promote on-site application to establish a mutually stable business foundation and pursue continuous co-growth.”

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