KBI Dongguk Industrial Obtains International Certification for Carbon Emission Reduction

Automotive parts company KBI Dongguk Industrial announced on the 23rd that products manufactured using a process applying IMG technology have received international certification for carbon reduction performance.

Previously, the company collaborated with Hyundai Motor Company to develop an eco-friendly crash pad made from recyclable materials. With support from its clients, it became the first in Korea to establish a life cycle assessment (LCA) process based on ISO 14040 and 14044 standards, and received certification from UL, a North American accredited international safety certification testing organization. The company explained that it is now possible to quantify carbon emissions by setting component-level analysis criteria throughout the entire process, from raw material procurement to finished products.

Carbon Emission Reduction UL Certificate

By automating the process of wrapping artificial leather around the upper surface of the vehicle interior crash pad, costs were reduced while defect rates improved. While the quality of the previous method depended on the skill level of workers, the company emphasized that the new technology maintains consistent quality and increases productivity.

The products manufactured using this carbon reduction technology are used in Hyundai Sonata and Tucson, Kia Sportage, K5, and Carnival models. They will also be used in upcoming new electric vehicles from Hyundai and Kia. Kim Jinsan, CEO of KBI Dongguk Industrial, stated, "We will focus on continuous research and development and invest heavily in carbon emission reduction activities going forward."

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