HI AIR KOREA, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- HI AIR KOREA Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of shipbuilding materials and HVAC&R equipment, established in 1988, producing marine air handling units, refrigeration plants, packaged air conditioners, ventilation systems, and spiral ducts. Headquartered in Gimhae, the company holds a leading position in the domestic and international shipbuilding and offshore plant sectors. It boasts a dominant market share in marine HVAC systems, with 38% globally and 96% domestically. The company is actively expanding into hydrogen business and eco-friendly energy solutions, pursuing continuous growth.HI AIR KOREA Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of shipbuilding materials and HVAC&R equipment, established in 1988, producing marine air handling units, refrigeration plants, packaged air conditioners, ventilation systems, and spiral ducts. Headquartered in Gimhae, the company holds a leading position in the domestic and international shipbuilding and offshore plant sectors. It boasts a dominant market share in marine HVAC systems, with 38% globally and 96% domestically. The company is actively expanding into hydrogen business and eco-friendly energy solutions, pursuing continuous growth.
- Air Handling Unit (AHU): Modular systems compatible with various cabin units, including single-duct, double-duct, and reheat AHUs, featuring the HKA model for marine applications in 11 sizes from 0.53 m³/s to 13.61 m³/s. Characterized by a robust galvanized steel structure, easy maintenance, and integrated sections for mixing, filtering, heating, cooling, and humidifying.Air Handling Unit (AHU): Modular systems compatible with various cabin units, including single-duct, double-duct, and reheat AHUs, featuring the HKA model for marine applications in 11 sizes from 0.53 m³/s to 13.61 m³/s. Characterized by a robust galvanized steel structure, easy maintenance, and integrated sections for mixing, filtering, heating, cooling, and humidifying.
- Refrigeration Plant: Utilizes open or semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors, offering cooling capacities from 3.0 kW to 16.5 kW (small) and 80 kW to 300 kW (large). Features shell-and-tube type condensers for seawater or freshwater and microprocessor-based automatic control systems.Refrigeration Plant: Utilizes open or semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors, offering cooling capacities from 3.0 kW to 16.5 kW (small) and 80 kW to 300 kW (large). Features shell-and-tube type condensers for seawater or freshwater and microprocessor-based automatic control systems.
- Packaged Air Conditioner: Includes models HIP-3WG, HIP-5WG, HIP-8WG, HIP-3WD, HIP-5WD, HIP-8WD, designed for specific shipboard conditions in engine control rooms, workshops, and galleys. Offers a cooling capacity range from 3 USRT to 20 USRT, uses HFC refrigerants (R-404A, R-407C, R-134a), and features low noise and vibration designs.Packaged Air Conditioner: Includes models HIP-3WG, HIP-5WG, HIP-8WG, HIP-3WD, HIP-5WD, HIP-8WD, designed for specific shipboard conditions in engine control rooms, workshops, and galleys. Offers a cooling capacity range from 3 USRT to 20 USRT, uses HFC refrigerants (R-404A, R-407C, R-134a), and features low noise and vibration designs.
- Ventilation Systems: Axial flow fans provide air volumes from 10 m³/min to 3,000 m³/min with static pressures from 10 mmAq to 100 mmAq, available in diameters from 300 mm to 2,000 mm. Centrifugal fans are lightweight, compact, and high-pressure, suitable for marine and industrial ventilation, with impeller diameters from 250 mm to 1400 mm.Ventilation Systems: Axial flow fans provide air volumes from 10 m³/min to 3,000 m³/min with static pressures from 10 mmAq to 100 mmAq, available in diameters from 300 mm to 2,000 mm. Centrifugal fans are lightweight, compact, and high-pressure, suitable for marine and industrial ventilation, with impeller diameters from 250 mm to 1400 mm.
- Spiral Duct: Complies with Eurovent 2.2 Class C specifications, offering high quality, leak-proof systems for fast and easy installation, with internal soundproofing for noise absorption.Spiral Duct: Complies with Eurovent 2.2 Class C specifications, offering high quality, leak-proof systems for fast and easy installation, with internal soundproofing for noise absorption.
- MGO Cooler: A marine low-sulfur fuel oil cooling system, representing an eco-friendly technology in response to environmental regulations.MGO Cooler: A marine low-sulfur fuel oil cooling system, representing an eco-friendly technology in response to environmental regulations.
- Fire Damper: A safety device that blocks airflow during a fire to prevent its spread.Fire Damper: A safety device that blocks airflow during a fire to prevent its spread.
- Heat Pump Water Heater: A high-efficiency energy-saving system utilizing air as a heat source, offering up to 60% cost savings compared to traditional boilers and capable of delivering 65℃ hot water even at -20℃. Features ultra-high efficiency with a COP of 3.3 and stable operation through smart defrosting technology.Heat Pump Water Heater: A high-efficiency energy-saving system utilizing air as a heat source, offering up to 60% cost savings compared to traditional boilers and capable of delivering 65℃ hot water even at -20℃. Features ultra-high efficiency with a COP of 3.3 and stable operation through smart defrosting technology.
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Modules and CO₂ Capture & Storage (OCCS) Devices: Produces desulfurizers and reformers for Doosan Fuel Cell's power generation fuel cells, and co-developed OCCS equipment with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, which combines wet capture processes using ammonia water with mineral carbonation technology for environmental benefits.Hydrogen Fuel Cell Modules and CO₂ Capture & Storage (OCCS) Devices: Produces desulfurizers and reformers for Doosan Fuel Cell's power generation fuel cells, and co-developed OCCS equipment with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, which combines wet capture processes using ammonia water with mineral carbonation technology for environmental benefits.
- Dominant Market Share in Marine HVAC Systems: Secures a unique position in marine HVAC with a 96% domestic and 38% global market share, built on long-standing technological expertise and trust.Dominant Market Share in Marine HVAC Systems: Secures a unique position in marine HVAC with a 96% domestic and 38% global market share, built on long-standing technological expertise and trust.
- Diversified Business Portfolio and EPC Capabilities: Pursues stable growth by expanding business into various sectors including marine, offshore plants, naval vessels, onshore industrial HVAC, nuclear power plant HVAC systems, and hydrogen businesses. Its Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) capabilities provide a competitive edge in complex projects.Diversified Business Portfolio and EPC Capabilities: Pursues stable growth by expanding business into various sectors including marine, offshore plants, naval vessels, onshore industrial HVAC, nuclear power plant HVAC systems, and hydrogen businesses. Its Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) capabilities provide a competitive edge in complex projects.
- Global Network and After-Sales Service System: Established a worldwide after-sales service system since its founding in 1988 to ensure customer satisfaction, further strengthening its global market presence through the acquisition of Denmark's Novenco (2013).Global Network and After-Sales Service System: Established a worldwide after-sales service system since its founding in 1988 to ensure customer satisfaction, further strengthening its global market presence through the acquisition of Denmark's Novenco (2013).
- Continuous R&D and Investment in Eco-friendly Technologies: Operates a corporate research institute established in 1998, with active R&D in air conditioning, fan, noise/vibration, and basic technology sectors. Possesses capabilities to lead future markets through the development of eco-friendly technologies such as hydrogen fuel cell modules, CO₂ capture & storage devices, and high-efficiency heat pumps.Continuous R&D and Investment in Eco-friendly Technologies: Operates a corporate research institute established in 1998, with active R&D in air conditioning, fan, noise/vibration, and basic technology sectors. Possesses capabilities to lead future markets through the development of eco-friendly technologies such as hydrogen fuel cell modules, CO₂ capture & storage devices, and high-efficiency heat pumps.
- High-Quality Products and Strict Quality Management System: Operates a quality management system that meets global standards and customer requirements, evidenced by ISO 9001 certification and product certifications from major classification societies like ABS, DNV, LR, BV, and KR. Ensures top-quality products through comprehensive quality inspection procedures from material reception to shipment.High-Quality Products and Strict Quality Management System: Operates a quality management system that meets global standards and customer requirements, evidenced by ISO 9001 certification and product certifications from major classification societies like ABS, DNV, LR, BV, and KR. Ensures top-quality products through comprehensive quality inspection procedures from material reception to shipment.
- Shipbuilding and Offshore Industry: Merchant vessels (AHU, refrigeration, fans, packaged AC, MGO coolers, dampers, spiral ducts), Offshore plants (HVAC package supply for drillships, drilling rigs, platforms, FPSOs), Naval vessels (HVAC equipment for support vessels, hydrographic survey ships, patrol vessels, destroyers, guard ships).Shipbuilding and Offshore Industry: Merchant vessels (AHU, refrigeration, fans, packaged AC, MGO coolers, dampers, spiral ducts), Offshore plants (HVAC package supply for drillships, drilling rigs, platforms, FPSOs), Naval vessels (HVAC equipment for support vessels, hydrographic survey ships, patrol vessels, destroyers, guard ships).
- Onshore Industrial Plants: Power plants (design, manufacturing, and construction of safety and non-safety HVAC systems for nuclear and thermal power plants), General industrial HVAC.Onshore Industrial Plants: Power plants (design, manufacturing, and construction of safety and non-safety HVAC systems for nuclear and thermal power plants), General industrial HVAC.
- Hydrogen Industry: Production of chillers for hydrogen fueling stations, Fuel cell modules for power generation (supplied to Doosan Fuel Cell), CO₂ Capture & Storage (OCCS) devices.Hydrogen Industry: Production of chillers for hydrogen fueling stations, Fuel cell modules for power generation (supplied to Doosan Fuel Cell), CO₂ Capture & Storage (OCCS) devices.
- Building and Residential: Thermal storage heat pump boiler systems (underfloor heating and hot water supply for residential spaces, agriculture, medical institutions, and various commercial facilities).Building and Residential: Thermal storage heat pump boiler systems (underfloor heating and hot water supply for residential spaces, agriculture, medical institutions, and various commercial facilities).
- China, India, Japan, Philippines, TaiwanChina, India, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan
- Denmark (acquisition of parent company Novenco), Norway, United Kingdom, Scandinavian marine market (through agent Langthon Maritime)Denmark (acquisition of parent company Novenco), Norway, United Kingdom, Scandinavian marine market (through agent Langthon Maritime)
- Brazil (HVAC System supply for Petrobras P-78, P-79 FPSO)Brazil (HVAC System supply for Petrobras P-78, P-79 FPSO)
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System CertificationISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
- ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Product CertificationABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Product Certification
- DNV (Det Norske Veritas-Germanischer Lloyd) Product CertificationDNV (Det Norske Veritas-Germanischer Lloyd) Product Certification
- LR (Lloyd's Register) Product CertificationLR (Lloyd's Register) Product Certification
- BV (Bureau Veritas) Product CertificationBV (Bureau Veritas) Product Certification
- KR (Korean Register of Shipping) Product CertificationKR (Korean Register of Shipping) Product Certification
- High-Efficiency Energy Equipment Certification (Onshore Turbo Chiller)High-Efficiency Energy Equipment Certification (Onshore Turbo Chiller)
- Corporate Research Institute (registered in 1998)Corporate Research Institute (registered in 1998)
- Patent-holding company (confirmed by NICE BizINFO)Patent-holding company (confirmed by NICE BizINFO)
- Operation of Air-conditioning Team, FAN Team, Noise-vibration Team, and Basic Technology Team within the R&D centerOperation of Air-conditioning Team, FAN Team, Noise-vibration Team, and Basic Technology Team within the R&D center