Doosan Legacy

We proudly introduce you to the history of Doosan Machine Tools, which has been continuously developing as a global leader of the machine industry on the strength of its own technological prowess ever since its inception.

1970s ~ 1980s

• 1976

  Completed the construction of the machine tools factory
  

• 1979

  Reached the 1,000 milestone in machine tools production
  

• 1980

  Independently developed NC(Numerical Control) lathes (PUMA 10)
  

• 1981

  Began exporting NC machine tools
  

• 1983

  Initiated the production of NC machining centers/exceeded the 3,000 mark in machine tools production
  Won the Quality Control Award
  

• 1984

  Hit the 5,000 mark in machine tools production
  

• 1986

  Received the Parent Management Award

1990s

• 1990

  Reached the 10,000 landmark in machine tools production
  

• 1993

  Obtained ISO 9001 certification
  

• 1994

  Established DMC (Daewoo Machinery Corp.), a U.S. subsidiary
  Exported CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) lathe manufacturing technology to China
  Surpassed the KRW 100 billion milestone in annual machine tools sales
  

• 1996

  Won the Korean National Quality Award
  Received the USD 100 Million Export Tower Award (Machine Tools)
  

• 1997

  Simultaneously developed all models of CNC Lathe New Series (26 models)
  Received the Iron Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit
  

• 1999

  Obtained the IQRS, ISO14000 certifications

2000s

• 2000

  Exported machine tools technology to China (Nantong)
  Hit the 50,000 mark in cumulative shipments of machine tools
  

• 2001

  CNC(Computerized Numerical Control) lathe was chosen as one of the global top-tier products (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
  Exported CNC lathe manufacturing technology to China / Surpassed the KRW 100 billion milestone in annual machine tools sales
  

• 2002

  Selected as a model conglomerate in exports (USD 650 million)
  Established a local subsidiary in Yantai, China
  

• 2003

  Began the construction of a machine tools manufacturing plant in Yantai, China
  Won the USD 700 Million Export Tower Award
  

• 2004

  Multi-tasking turning center was selected as one of Korea’s top 10 new technologies of the year 2003
  Won the USD 1 Billion Export Tower Award
  

• 2005

  Renamed “Doosan Infracore” (April)
  Won the Technology Innovation Award (the Korean Society for Precision Engineering)
  

• 2007

  Integrated with the Doosan Mecatec Machine Tools BG
  Achieved KRW 1 trillion in consolidated sales
  

• 2008

  Established the largest R&D center in Korea
  

• 2009

  Vertical Machining Center DNM series was chosen as one of Korea’s proud technologies (the National Academy of Engineering of Korea)
  

• 2010

  High-speed, high-rigidity, multi-axis NC(Numerical Control) lathe was selected as one of Korea’s top 100 technologies of the year 2010
  

• 2011

  Achieved the biggest order amount & sales in the BG’s history
  Successfully held the 8th DIMF(Doosan International Machine tools Fair), a total of 65 units were exhibited
  

• 2013

  Completed the construction of Seongju Factory; Expanded its large machine tools manufacturing capacity
  

• 2014

  PUMA SMX series won the Red Dot Design Award in the main competition
  

• 2015

  FM/5AX series won the Red Dot Design Award in the main competition
  

• 2016

  Renamed as Doosan Machine Tools Co,. Ltd. (May)