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Samyang history
Samyang company history timeline
In 1924, he launched Samyang Corporation, thus setting a great milestone in the recent-modern business history of Korea.
1924 OctSamsu Company established
Withdrew from Manchuria in 1945, when Korea achieved independence
1955 AprFood Business begun (with completion of Ulsan sugar refining plant)
1956 'Samyang Sugar' launched
In 1961, he served as the first chairman of the Korean Economic Council.
In 1968, he established Sudang Foundation to provide scholarships and financial support for research endeavors in a bid to positively foster talents.
1969 DecBuilt the Jeonju Polyester plant
In 1975, he served as honorary chairman of Samyang.
1994 Samyang Millmax Asan Plant (wheat flour) completed
Starch sweetener business begun throughacquisiton of Sunil Glucose(renamed as Samyang Genex in 1995)
1998 Samyang Genex (starch & starch sweetener) ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 verified
2000 NovSpun off polyester fiber business to establish Huvis Corporation
2001 AugSamyang Genex Ulsan plant wins BGMP certification (glucose anhydrous)
2002 MayEstablished Samyang Research Corp. in United States JanDeveloped Q.one family food brand
2002 Launched food family brand Q.one
The new Samyang headquarters, in Yeonji-dong, Seoul, renovated in 2003.
2003 Samyang Corporation Ulsan Plant (sugar)HACCP appointed
Established Korea’s first private scholarship foundation Yang Young Foundation(renamed Yang Young Foundation in 2003)
Wheat flour business begun throughacquisition of Shinhan Flour(renamed as Samyang Millmax in 2004)
2004 Samyang Millmax Asan premixes plantground-breaking ceremony Samyang Wellfood founded
09Genexol-PM injection was selected as 2006 supported overseas technology transfer business by KHIDI
2014 Samyang Genex Ulsan Plant (starch & starch sweeteners) HACCP appointed Samyang Corporation, Samyang Milmax,and Samyang Wellfood merger
JulEstablished Samyang F&D(Food&Dining) (Acquired Seven Springs and renamed the company as Samyang F&B 2014)
2017 Launched premium sweetener brand 'TRUSWEET' Completed functional sugar blend plant Allulose approved by FDA as GenerallyRecognized as Safe (GRAS)
GS Inima desalination plant wins award at Global Water Awards 2022
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