Led by CEO Lee Seung-kyu & Oh In-hwan, DS Co. is one of the three BLU providers for Samsung Electronics. BLU, or Back Light Unit, is a key part for LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) TVs and DS Co. provides BLU for more than 30% of TVs mafactured by Samsung Electronics. Thanks to the rapid growth of Samsung Electronic's TV business recently, DS Co. has achieved a revenue of more thann 1 trillion won for the last two consecutive years since, earning 1.4425 trillion won in revenue last year. Since its establishment, DS Co. has focused on expanding its exports, which has contributed to its continuously fast growth with a revenue growth rate of 140% or higher for the last 5 years. As part of its endless efforts to strengthen its competitive edge in global markets, the top back light manufacturer is expanding its business into related areas including LED packages, LED Modules, LED lights, and power semiconductors.
DS Co. gained momentum on growth
DS Co.'s core business lies in providing BLU, and LCM (Liquid Crystal Display Module) technology and products. They have sharpened their competitive edge in production cost and quality through the vertical integration of core parts such as optical film, light guide plates, and LED modules. Furthermore, having extablished 'DS Suzhou' in China in 2005, the top BLU provider has continually increased its production output year by year. In light of the market moving from using CCFL BLUs to LED BLUs, DS Co. moved fast and entered into the LED business in earnest by strengthening cost competitiveness through the internalization of a LED light source provider, Lumibright. Co. DS Co.further increased its strength by entering a patent license agreement with Toyota Gosei, which holds a core patent on white LED chips using silicate phosphors . Ensuring the use of White LED products, has propelled DS's growth. Plus, with DS Electron, its subsidiary company, DS Co. is distinguishing itself by internalizing providers of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and other important parts for LE manufacture, which maximizes synergy and lowers production costs.
Further, DS Co. has obtained a patent on LED lights, which solves a key heating issue and cuts production cost by reducing the number of LEDs used while preventing heat loss. Also, with Light Source Technology gained from the display business and through the vertical integration of its components, DS Co. now provides various lighting products including flat-panel LEDs, outdoor lighting, and a car. Recently, DS Co. is increasing its supply of LED lighting to the overseas market including the U.S, Japan and Europe. For further information, please visit the company's website at www.dslcd.co.kr.
DSLCD has been awarded the KOTRA Seal of Excellence since 2010
