History
Half a century, built through manufacturing
Founded as SAMJIN Plastics in 1975, this is the half-century journey of SAMJIN’s manufacturing expertise.
2020s
Innovation and coexistence
2026.08
SmartThings T1 home camera launched
2025.12
SmartThings Card Tag launched
2025.08
SmartThings V4 Hub launched
2024.02
SmartThings Wi-Fi Plug launched
2023.07
Sound bar mass production for Samsung Electronics
2023.03
Production of AIoT Module for Samsung TV
2022.12
Bluetooth module mass production for home appliances
2022.01
Bluetooth module mass production for TVs
2021.12
Establishment of SAMJIN THAI, Thailand
2020.10
BLE module development for home appliances
2010s
Maturity and integration
2019.05
Compact AIoT hub supplied to a European operator
2019.03
Automotive smart sensor developed; selected as supplier
2019.02
Wi-Fi module supply to Samsung Electronics Digital Appliances
2018.10
Development of voice recognition Bluetooth remote controller for Android TV
2018.07
Remote controller supply for Orange set-top boxes
2018.05
AIoT Hub and Sensor Supply (To Samsung Electronics wireless division)
2018.02
Samsung ARTIK module and kit production (22 models)
2017.03
ARTIK Development and Mass Production
2016.03
AIoT Hub and Sensor Supply (SmartThings)
2014.02
Introduction of global ERP system (SAP R/3)
2013.02
Selected as Company of the Year by Samsung Electronics
2013.01
Speaker supply for Samsung TVs
2010.10
Establishment of PT. SAMJIN, Indonesia
2000s
Globalization and innovation
2009.11
Quality Innovation Award
2009.06
Assembly capacity expanded to 2 million units per month at Anyang SAMJIN
2008.06
Launch of ERP SCM system between Anyang SAMJIN & Qingdao SAMJIN
2007.10
Assembly capacity expanded to 3 million units per month at Qingdao SAMJIN
2007.02
Manufacturing Innovation Award
2005.03
Acquisition of Samsung ECO Partner & Start to apply RoHS
2004.12
Start of COB process line
2002.03
Contracted to supply air purifiers to Tiger Corporation, Japan
2001.11
Commendation from the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy
2001.01
Introduction of ERP system (K-System YoungLimWon ERP)
1990s
Leap and change
1999.01
Appointed as the Excellent Company in Technological Competitiveness (Small & Medium Business Administration)
1997.07
Listed on KOSDAQ (Korea Securities Dealers Association)
1995.10
Establishment of SAMJIN R&D Center
1995.05
Establishment of Qingdao SAMJIN Corporation in Qingdao, Shandong, China
1995.03
Selected among Gyeonggi-do's 100 Promising SMEs
1992.02
Selected as Excellent partner company by Samsung
1980s
Growth and drive
1989.10
Renamed to SAMJIN Co., Ltd.
1988.10
Awarded Grade 1 quality-control certification
1986.05
Establishment of remote controller assembly line
1985.12
Establishment of mold factory
1980.06
Establishment of post process lines of Paint Spray, Silk Screening, pad printing and hot stamping
1970s
A new beginning
1976.01
Start of the business with Samsung Electronics
1975.12
Founded as SAMJIN Plastics Industry in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea