2026.

38 Supply of upper/lower frames for John Deere 9-ton compact excavators (Exported to the US)

In conjunction with John Deere’s development of its proprietary compact excavator models, Kunhwa secured a major contract for key structural fabrications. We export 100% of the upper and lower frames for 8-ton and 9-ton excavators to the U.S., with an annual volume of 3,200 units.

37 Supply of lower frames for HD Construction Equipment 36-ton large excavators

Expanding upon our ongoing supply of 30-ton excavator lower frames to the Ulsan plant, Kunhwa signed an agreement to supply lower frames for 36-ton excavators to HD Construction Equipment’s Gunsan plant, delivering 1,000 units annually.

36 Achieved a Bronze rating from EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating agency

Following a Silver rating in 2023, Kunhwa achieved back-to-back Bronze ratings in 2024 and 2025, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.

2025.

35 Volvo Construction Equipment 150-ton ultra-large excavator Development and supply of booms, arms, and upper/lower frames

Kunhwa actively participated in the co-development of Volvo Construction Equipment’s flagship 150-ton excavator-the heaviest model in its lineup. We successfully engineered and delivered 100% of the major structural fabrications and working equipment, with commercial mass production scheduled to begin in 2027.

34 Supply of lower frames for John Deere 47-ton large excavators (Exported to the US)

Kunhwa secured an exclusive supply contract for the lower frames of the 470G-the flagship heavy-duty model produced at John Deere’s excavator manufacturing facility in Kernersville, USA-initiating exports at an annual volume of 500 units.

33Class 1 Supplier Rating by John Deere for 4 Consecutive Years

At the "2025 Supplier Excellence Awards" hosted by Company "J" Honored at the "2025 Supplier Excellence Awards" hosted by John Deere, this prestigious distinction was awarded solely to Kunhwa among approximately 160 global construction equipment suppliers. John Deere’s annual evaluation program rigorously assesses all global partners, with only the top ~3% earning this elite designation.

2024.

32Supply of upper/lower frames for John Deere forestry feller bunchers

Following the relocation of John Deere’s final assembly plant for Feller Bunchers from Dubuque, USA, to Langley, Canada, Kunhwa expanded its scope beyond track frames and booms to secure an exclusive contract for all upper and lower frames, supplying 200 units annually.

2023.

31Awarded Export milestone - $200M

302 years consecutive achievement Partner revel /Deere

2022.

29Awarded A tower of merit for Export from GN province

2021.

28Signed investment agreement with Changwon City Hall

Pioneered the future market and strengthened the Company’s existing competitiveness through preemptive investment in approximately 33 billion won

27Supplier of AWP parts for Oshkosh(JLG)

Signed long-term Agreement with JLG, the world’s number one lift market and entered the global promising market for lift parts

2018.

25Development and Production of mid-sized excavator lower frame for Doosan Infracore

After building trust through supplying parts to Doosan Infracore Wheel Loader, the Company succeeded in production of excavator parts

24Selected as a World Class 300 Company in Korea

Since 2011, the Korean government has selected 300 mid-sized and small sized companies to certify them as companies and provided various government support for five years as the companies were deemed to survive the global market

23Awarded the most valuable partner for DSME

In recognition of the advanced technology and long-term trust relationship in ship block, the Company was awarded the most valuable partner

2014.

19Extra-large sized pile driver (LM1500) is assembled and produced with the technology partnership with Kobelco

Extra-large sized pile driver assembly successfully achieved, 6 months after challenging the OEM assembly production

18Selected as an excellent job creation company

Selected as an excellent job creation company by the Governor of Gyongsangnam-do, for three years from August 2011

2012.

16Supplier of John Deere medium excavator (21ton/24ton class) Upper/Lower Frame to John Deere China

Kunhwa has achieved the honor of exporting heavy fabrication parts to China, which was unprecedented in the existing fabrication industry

15John Deere and New Generation Boom successfully developed

Since the beginning of February 2011 and after 13 months of effort, the Company has succeeded in developing the BOOM part that is crucial to the Feller Bunchers and also the number one product in the world market, that satisfy both functionality, durability, productivity and economy