Press coverage

Chosun Ilbo profiled Jump-Up programme participant DH CONTROLS, focusing on high-temperature exhaust valves, growth in marine-engine components and alternative-fuel development.

DH CONTROLS was featured for developing a valve for WinGD’s ammonia-engine iSCR. The 2025 Digital Innovation Awards coverage also noted selection for the Jump-Up programme.

DH CONTROLS was among 14 Busan companies selected for the national Jump-Up programme. The initiative supports 100 companies pursuing new businesses and markets through coordinated growth assistance.

The 2024 company profile examines DH CONTROLS’ high-temperature butterfly valves, product-testing capabilities and technology development supported by Busan Techno Park’s business-growth programmes.

Building on its high-temperature exhaust valves, DH CONTROLS introduced a safety valve unit for methanol fuel. The interview explored component development for alternative-fuel marine applications.

CEO Jin Jong-geun discussed engineering investment in response to environmental regulations. The interview covered DH CONTROLS’ growth and its integrated design, production, assembly and testing operations in Busan.

Busan’s hydrogen alliance reviewed its first year of activity, with membership expanding from 18 to 34 companies and cooperation covering joint technology development and workforce training.

The 2022 Digital Innovation Awards feature highlighted DH CONTROLS’ marine valve technology, including high- and low-pressure product ranges with different seat designs for varying operating conditions.

DH CONTROLS responded to tightening marine environmental regulations through product development, drawing on technical expertise and practical experience to address changing requirements for ship safety and emissions.

KOSME visited DH CONTROLS, a company selected for the K-Pre-Unicorn programme, to provide on-site investor-relations consulting at its headquarters in August 2022.

KOSME Chairman Kim Hak-do visited DH CONTROLS for discussions with marine-equipment companies. The meeting addressed technology development, skilled labour shortages and the impact of rising raw-material costs.

Eighteen hydrogen-related companies and supporting institutions in Busan formed a regional alliance. Members agreed to cooperate on technology development and workforce training for the hydrogen industry.

DH CONTROLS built its marine business around valves for exhaust-treatment equipment. This 2021 profile examines product development in response to environmental regulations and investment in engineering.

The company archived an MBC Live Bravo video. Its original website link starts playback at the selected segment, 23 minutes and 46 seconds into the programme.

Korea Southern Power marked completion of its R&D Bitdream programme, using research royalty income to support renewable-energy installations at Busan small businesses.

DH CONTROLS joined 14 other Busan regional-star companies. Busan Techno Park described tailored support for technology planning and market development based on company assessments.

Hankook Ilbo’s 2021 Digital Innovation feature highlighted DH CONTROLS exhaust-flow control valves for SCR, EGR and scrubbers, alongside monitoring technology under development then.

BNK Kyongnam Bank named DH CONTROLS a promising SME, citing valve and position-detection technologies, and announced financial-service support for the company.

Busan selected 27 growth-oriented companies and held a certification ceremony. Support included research planning, product development and prototypes tailored to each growth stage.

The company’s video archive includes the 2021 Busan growth-company certification ceremony, with a related news report available for the event.

Korea Western Power supplied retired imported equipment from Pyeongtaek to smaller companies for research, supporting domestic development of power-generation components.

The company archived a video about Western Power’s research-equipment support, alongside a related report on assistance for domestic component development.

KTL’s K-STAR programme offered three-year technical support to four Gyeongnam companies. DH CONTROLS was listed with LNG valve development.

DH CONTROLS was selected for KTL's fifth K-Star business development programme in February 2020. Ten companies were offered tailored technical guidance from dedicated specialists for up to three years.

Metroseoul reported BNK Financial Group's KRW 500 billion investment initiative for regional innovative companies, alongside an agreement supporting business investment in Busan, Ulsan and Gyeongnam in October 2019.

Sports Seoul profiled DH CONTROLS' marine and industrial valve business in December 2018. The article traced product development, factory expansion and research activities following the company's establishment in 2009.

DH CONTROLS was among 41 companies designated promising exporters by Gyeongnam's SME authority in July 2018. Selected firms qualified for preferential support from export-support institutions for two years.

The Industrial Innovation Movement blog featured DH CONTROLS' factory improvements: a layout adapted to varied, small-batch production, ultrasonic cleaning equipment, and structured workplace organization through 5S practices.

In July 2017, Korea's industry ministry approved restructuring plans for three marine-equipment companies, including DH CONTROLS. The report described plans to diversify into higher-value products, including power-plant valves.

DH CONTROLS was listed among recipients of the US$1 million Export Tower at Korea's 52nd Trade Day. The published list also identifies the company's chief executive.

DH CONTROLS' chief executive was included in the published list of recipients of a ministerial commendation from Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy for the 52nd Trade Day.

CNB News covered Gyeongnam's export achievements and trade awards ceremony in December 2014. DH CONTROLS appeared among the companies honored for their contribution to regional exports.

Gyeongnam's trade awards ceremony recognized 184 companies and individuals in December 2014. DH CONTROLS was named among five companies receiving the provincial award for export contributions.

DH CONTROLS was among five companies receiving export-merit awards at the Gyeongnam Trade Awards ceremony, held alongside the 51st Trade Day celebrations in Changwon in December 2014.

DH CONTROLS was selected in the startup and venture category of the 17th Gyeongnam SME Awards. Winners were chosen through document reviews and on-site assessments.