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OVIO Story

Business
Partner
for Success,
OVIO

Your business success partner, OVIO

Specialized in product research, development, and manufacturing drinking water
appliances such as water purifiers and hot-and-cold water dispensers
and continuously innovating and employing localized strategies,
OVIO delivers optimal solutions tailored to the needs of each market,
driving tangible growth for its clients.

Value-Creating
Water Business Partner

OVIO delivers services optimized for
customers' businesses and
environments
through relentless change and innovation.

Smart Water Care Solution
Global ODM·OEM Specialist

Advancing toward “Global Leading Company”

Years+

History

Building on product research and development
expertise accumulated since 1998
and extensive global partnership know-how,
OVIO is rising as a global market leader.
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Patent

With over 55 patents and the development
of more than 100 products,
OVIO has earned recognition for
its technological expertise.
Through continuous R&D initiatives,
the company delivers top-quality products.
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Customer

With unparalleled technology
and service offerings,
OVIO serves a wide range of clients
across various industries at home and abroad.

mission

Water purifier and Water
Coolers
Specialized in delivering global water
appliance ODM · OEM services

We provide products and services that deliver maximum customer satisfaction,
incorporating trendy designs and cutting-edge technology
to support our clients' growth and success.

ODM·OEM
leader

OVIO is the first choice for customers,
spearheading the industry.
Ensuring customer satisfaction

With unparalleled technology and service offerings,
OVIO serves a wide range of clients
across various industries at home and abroad.
Sustainable growth and innovation

We embrace partnerships as the cornerstone of success,
continually growing in a sustainable manner
and pursuing new challenges without hesitation.

vision

Top priority
on the success of customers

Through global partnerships, we provide high-quality services
while continuously managing and improving to ensure the success of our customers.

History

Footsteps of OVIO

Here is the history of OVIO,
which has grown alongside the success of its customers.

2024 ~ 2020

Steps into a Larger World
- 2025
  - Selected as an Outstanding Small and Medium-sized Enterprise(SME) Entrepreneur
  - Granted a Patent for a Heater Control Device of an Instant Hot Water Module Utilizing a Triac
- 2024
  - Awarded the $50 Million Export Tower
  - CEO given the Order of Industrial Service Merit
  - Received Commendation on 'Gyeonggi-do Export Businessman’s Day'
  - Selected as one of the 1,000+ Global Small Giants by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Selected as a small giant company by the Ministry of Employment & Labor
  - Developed 9 proprietary models (water purifiers/instant hot & cold water dispensers)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser Including a Bypass Air Passage)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser Utilizing a Buffer Tank for Selective Dispensing)
  - Granted a Patent for a Water Dispenser Including a Vacuum Tank
- 2023
  - Posted KRW 93.4 billion in annual sales
  - Awarded the "Korea's Trader of the Year" by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
  - Selected as a beneficiary of the Large & Small Business Win-Win Smart Factory Construction Support project funded by POSCO
  - Granted a Patent (Water dispenser Utilizing Ultra-hot Water)
  - Granted a Patent (Filter Head Module for Water Purifiers)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Supply Device Including a Movable Faucet)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier Dispensing Ambient Water)
- 2022
  - Posted KRW 90.2 billion in annual sales
  - Developed Japan-bound ODM products for Coway
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Awarded the "Korea's Trader of the Year" by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
- 2021
  - Posted KRW 77 billion in annual sales
  - Awarded the $30 Million Export Tower
  - Granted a Patent (Hot Water Supply Device for Drip Coffee Machines)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser Including an Improved Solenoid Valve)
- 2020
  - Implemented an automated inspection and quality history management system
  - Developed a proprietary tankless water purifier model (ODT-003D)
  - Registered as a JDM supplier by Samsung Electronics / Developed a BESPOKE water purifier
  - Selected as a small giant company by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Certified as a Promising SME in Gyeonggi Province (by the Province Governor)
  - Granted a Patent (Beverage Dispensing Device with Residue Removal)
  - Granted a Patent (Cold Water Tank Equipped with a Vertical Pipeline)
  - Granted a Patent (Hot & Cold Water Dispenser Including a Ball Float Valve)
2020 ~ 2010

Steps into a Larger World
- 2019
  - Posted KRW 31.6 billion in annual sales
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser with Hot Water Sterilization Operation and its Control Method)
  - Granted a Patent (Beverage Dispensing Device Using Multi-distribution)
- 2018
  - Developed a proprietary tankless water purifier model (OHC-7000D)
  - Awarded the $20 Million Export Tower
  - Granted a Patent (Filter Head for Water Purifiers)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier Featuring a UV LED Sterilization Module)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier with Safety Button)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier with a Differential Heater and Its Control Method)
- 2017
  - Relocated the head office to Hwaseong Bio Valley
  - Developed a proprietary water purifier model (FHC-8000)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier with Movable Dispensing Spout)
- 2016
  - Developed proprietary water purifier models (OHC-200U, OHC-500U)
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
- 2015
  - Entered the North American market
  - Granted a Patent (Hot & Cold Water Dispenser Compatible with Bag-in-Box)
- 2013
  - Certified a corporate research institute
- 2012
  - Awarded the $10 Million Export Tower
  - CEO given the Minster of Knowledge Economy Award
- 2011
  - Developed proprietary water purifier/instant hot and cold water dispenser models (FHC-7000, MHC-7000)
  - Granted a Patent (Hot & Cold Water Dispensing Valve)
2010 ~ 2000

Steps into a Larger World
- 2009
  - Awarded the $3 Million Export Tower
- 2007
  - Relocated the head office to Mado Industrial Complex, Hwaseong City
- 2006
  - Developed a proprietary instant hot and cold water dispenser model series (FHC-6000)
- 2005
  - Developed proprietary instant hot and cold water dispensers models (MHC-5000, MCC-5000))
- 2004
  - Certified its environmental management system (ISO 14001)
  - Certified compliance with global standards (ETL, PSE, CE, UL, SASO, GOST)
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
- 2002
  - Developed proprietary instant hot and cold water dispensers (FHC-5000, FCC-5000)
- 2001
  - Certified its quality management system (ISO 9001)
- 2000
  - Awarded the $1 Million Export Tower
2000 ~ 1990

Steps into a Larger World
- 1998
  - OVIO Co., Ltd. Incorporated

History

Footsteps of OVIO

Here is the history of OVIO,
which has grown alongside the success of its customers.

2024 ~ 2020

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NETAND, Creates our Dreams

NETAND, The First Step

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2024 ~ 2020
- 2025
  - Selected as an Outstanding Small and Medium-sized Enterprise(SME) Entrepreneur
  - Granted a Patent for a Heater Control Device of an Instant Hot Water Module Utilizing a Triac
- 2024
  - Awarded the $50 Million Export Tower
  - CEO given the Order of Industrial Service Merit
  - Received Commendation on 'Gyeonggi-do Export Businessman’s Day'
  - Selected as one of the 1,000+ Global Small Giants by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Selected as a small giant company by the Ministry of Employment & Labor
  - Developed 9 proprietary models (water purifiers/instant hot & cold water dispensers)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser Including a Bypass Air Passage)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser Utilizing a Buffer Tank for Selective Dispensing)
  - Granted a Patent for a Water Dispenser Including a Vacuum Tank
- 2023
  - Posted KRW 93.4 billion in annual sales
  - Awarded the "Korea's Trader of the Year" by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
  - Selected as a beneficiary of the Large & Small Business Win-Win Smart Factory Construction Support project funded by POSCO
  - Granted a Patent (Water dispenser Utilizing Ultra-hot Water)
  - Granted a Patent (Filter Head Module for Water Purifiers)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Supply Device Including a Movable Faucet)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier Dispensing Ambient Water)
- 2022
  - Posted KRW 90.2 billion in annual sales
  - Developed Japan-bound ODM products for Coway
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Awarded the "Korea's Trader of the Year" by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
- 2021
  - Posted KRW 77 billion in annual sales
  - Awarded the $30 Million Export Tower
  - Granted a Patent (Hot Water Supply Device for Drip Coffee Machines)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser Including an Improved Solenoid Valve)
- 2020
  - Implemented an automated inspection and quality history management system
  - Developed a proprietary tankless water purifier model (ODT-003D)
  - Registered as a JDM supplier by Samsung Electronics / Developed a BESPOKE water purifier
  - Selected as a small giant company by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Certified as a Promising SME in Gyeonggi Province (by the Province Governor)
  - Granted a Patent (Beverage Dispensing Device with Residue Removal)
  - Granted a Patent (Cold Water Tank Equipped with a Vertical Pipeline)
  - Granted a Patent (Hot & Cold Water Dispenser Including a Ball Float Valve)
2020 ~ 2010
- 2019
  - Posted KRW 31.6 billion in annual sales
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser with Hot Water Sterilization Operation and its Control Method)
  - Granted a Patent (Beverage Dispensing Device Using Multi-distribution)
- 2018
  - Developed a proprietary tankless water purifier model (OHC-7000D)
  - Awarded the $20 Million Export Tower
  - Granted a Patent (Filter Head for Water Purifiers)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier Featuring a UV LED Sterilization Module)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier with Safety Button)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier with a Differential Heater and Its Control Method)
- 2017
  - Relocated the head office to Hwaseong Bio Valley
  - Developed a proprietary water purifier model (FHC-8000)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier with Movable Dispensing Spout)
- 2016
  - Developed proprietary water purifier models (OHC-200U, OHC-500U)
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
- 2015
  - Entered the North American market
  - Granted a Patent (Hot & Cold Water Dispenser Compatible with Bag-in-Box)
- 2013
  - Certified a corporate research institute
- 2012
  - Awarded the $10 Million Export Tower
  - CEO given the Minster of Knowledge Economy Award
- 2011
  - Developed proprietary water purifier/instant hot and cold water dispenser models (FHC-7000, MHC-7000)
  - Granted a Patent (Hot & Cold Water Dispensing Valve)
2010 ~ 2000
- 2009
  - Awarded the $3 Million Export Tower
- 2007
  - Relocated the head office to Mado Industrial Complex, Hwaseong City
- 2006
  - Developed a proprietary instant hot and cold water dispenser model series (FHC-6000)
- 2005
  - Developed proprietary instant hot and cold water dispensers models (MHC-5000, MCC-5000))
- 2004
  - Certified its environmental management system (ISO 14001)
  - Certified compliance with global standards (ETL, PSE, CE, UL, SASO, GOST)
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
- 2002
  - Developed proprietary instant hot and cold water dispensers (FHC-5000, FCC-5000)
- 2001
  - Certified its quality management system (ISO 9001)
- 2000
  - Awarded the $1 Million Export Tower
2000 ~ 1990
- 1998
  - OVIO Co., Ltd. Incorporated

2024 - 2020
2020 - 2010
2010 - 2000
2000 - 1990