About KD Navien
for convenient living environments, better urban environments,
and a healthier global environment, creating a sustainable future.
The Journey
from Musan Coal Briquette,
Dreaming of Green Mountains,
to KD Navien, Offering
Living Environment Solutions
From South Korea to the World,
Growing As a Partner
for Global Customers
Making the Leap Forward as a Living Environment Solutions Company
that Brings Comfort
to Daily Life
With Differentiated Technologies
and Services,
We Provide Optimal Living Environment Solutions.
Corporate Status
The Journey
from Musan Coal Briquette,
Dreaming of Green Mountains,
to KD Navien, Offering
Living Environment Solutions
- Chapter 01
In 1951, during the height of the Korean War,
the late Chairman Son Do-ik,
founder of Musan Coal Briquette,
was deeply concerned about the desolate mountains caused by the use of firewood.
Hoping to restore the mountains to their former beauty, he established the Musan Coal Briquette.
He developed a briquette stove and rotary coal machine, leading the popularization of heating using briquettes. - Chapter 02
The spirit of late Chairman Son Do-ik,
who led innovation for a sustainable future,
became the foundation of KD Navien.
This legacy extends to affiliates such as KyungDong ONE and KyungDong TS,
as well as family companies including KyungDong Invest, KyungDong City Gas,
and KyungDong E&S. - Chapter 03
Inheriting the legacy of Musan Coal Briquette, KyungDong Machinery was established in 1978 and began its boiler business under the corporate philosophy of making “Social Contribution
Through Business Success.”
It successfully developed the first condensing boiler in Asia in 1988. - Chapter 04
After changing its name to KyungDong Boiler in 1991, the company developed the world’s first stainless steel condensing heat exchanger in 1998.
By responding to energy changes with both technologies and products that have proven effective in improving air quality and reducing energy consumption,
it laid the foundation for leading the heating appliance sector in South Korea.
From South Korea to the World,
Growing As a Partner
for Global Customers
- Chapter 05
In 2006, the company changed its name to KD Navien, embodying the meaning of
“Navigator of Energy and Environment.” Since then, it has been developing eco-friendly, high-efficiency technologies and products that encompass all aspects of living environment. - Chapter 06
It has grown as a global partner in enhancing the living environment for customers, leveraging differentiated heating and hot-water technologies.
Currently, it serves customers in 50 countries, including North America, China, Europe, and Central Asia, through seven overseas corporations.
In 2023, it received the $500 Million Export Tower Award, a first in the industry.
Making the Leap Forward as a Living Environment Solutions Company
that Brings Comfort
to Daily Life
- Chapter 07
From the start of the day to a cozy sleep at night, KD Navien is poised to make the leap forward as a living environment solutions company that makes every moment and every living space for its customers comfortable.
- Chapter 08
From Navien Magic, which creates the optimal kitchen environment,
and Air Care system that manages air purification, ventilation,
and humidity, to differentiated air-conditioning systems.
KD Navien offers tailored comfort to customers through integrated air quality management.
With Differentiated Technologies
and Services,
We Provide Optimal Living Environment Solutions.
- Optimized Living Environment Solutions
KD Navien is engaged in an integrated air quality management business that encompasses home heating, hot water, ventilation, dehumidification, and air conditioning.
By controlling air cleanliness, temperature, and humidity in an integrated manner,
it realizes more comfortable and healthy lifestyle and spaces for customers.
Based on this, it is advancing into the global HVAC market and provides living environment solutions that satisfy global customers with eco-friendly and high-efficiency technologies and products, including heat pumps, condensing air conditioners, water treatment systems, and hydro furnaces. - Global Production Base: ECO Hub
At ECO Hub, the world’s largest single-factory for boiler production, it produces products with competitive quality.
ECO Hub is transforming into a “Smart Factory” that incorporates technologies such as IoT, big data, artificial intelligence(AI), and automation in equipment, inspection, and logistics.
Upon expansion, the facility will cover 100,000 pyeong and be capable of producing 4.39 million units annually by 2026.
- Customer-first Service
It has established the industry’s first 24/7 customer support through telephone consultation, website, KakaoTalk chat, and video consultation.
It also provides an AI Chatbot, “Ehbert,” which has expanded its customer touchpoints and became the only company in its industry to be honored in the Hall of Fame for Consumer Centered Management(CCM).
Corporate Status
| Company Name | KD Navien Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| CEO | Yeon-ho Sohn, Heung-rak Sohn, Hee-chul Jang |
| Date of Incorporation | March 1978 |
| No. of Employees | 1,745 (as of 2024) |
| Revenue | [Individual] KRW 1246.9 billion / [Consolidated] KRW 1353.9 billion (As of 2024) |
| Assets | [Individual] KRW 1016.2 billion / [Consolidated] KRW 1358.9 billion (As of 2024) |
| Business Areas | Boilers, water heaters, air conditioners, ventilators, smart home systems, kitchen appliances |