3D Inspection Technology Leader Koh Young' CEO, Dr. Kwangill Koh, Receives Awards from Government, Industry


Seoul, South Korea - Dr. Kwangill Koh, Founder and CEO and President of 3D inspection technology leader Koh Young, was recently honored by the government of South Korea, and Korean industry leaders, for his achievements in making his company a dominant force among technology companies both domestically and globally.

Awarded by the government of South Korea, the Tin Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit - The Best Venture Company, recognized Dr. Koh for his outstanding contribution to the government's industrial development and contributions to the Korean economy. The medal was presented to Dr. Koh in ceremonies on October 19, 2010. The award recognized that "Kwangill Koh, the CEO of Koh Young Technology, Inc., highly contributed to increased competitive advantages of Korea by providing the first high-speed 3D in-line solder paste inspection systems to worldwide electronics manufacturers. Koh Young Technology's high speed 3D in-line solder paste inspection system has shown the No.1 global market share since 2006."

Dr. Koh was also honored by Korean industry with an award titled "Hidden Champion 2010 in KOSDAQ - Korea's Best Small and Strong Companies for the World". The Hidden Champion Award recognizes small companies who maintain market dominant positions in the global market. Koh Young was selected as the best of the 29 selected "best small and strong companies" by the KRX (Korea Exchange). The award was presented on October 13, 2010.

KRX (Korea Exchange) announced 29 Hidden Champion companies in KOSDAQ. These 29 companies were selected after a 1 year selection period including 5 months of setting selection rules. 7 organizations including KRX, Small and Medium Business Administration, Korea Eximbank, KOTRA, KOSDAQ Listed Companies Association and KIITECH were involved in the selection process.

About Koh Young Technology

Koh Young Technology specializes in the design and manufacturing of 3D measurement and inspection equipment for the global circuit board assembly and semiconductor market, including Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), and more. Direct sales and support centers are located in the United States, Europe, Japan, Singapore, China (Shenzhen) and Korea. For more information about the company, visit : www.kohyoung.com, or contact the company at Koh Young technologies Inc. F14, ACE Techno X, 470-5 Gasan-dong, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea (153-789), Tel. 82-2-6670-5000, Fax 82-2-6670-5001, E-mail: info@kohyoung.com.

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