CEO Song Seong-geun gave stocks worth KRW 2.1 billion to all employees / Acquired “Family-friendly company” certification by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
May.
Acquired NET certification for silicon lens UV curing manufacturing technology
Jun.
Hired Baek Kyung-guk, former head of R&D at Hyundai Mobis / Establishment of future automobile division and recruitment of experienced employees
Aug.
Acquired the highest rating in a technology credit evaluation
Sep.
Introduced metaverse virtual office / Received the Good Design Korea Award
Oct.
Changed the headquarters to Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do / Started mass production of silicon lenses for automobile lamps / Participated in Light + Building Fair in Germany
Nov.
Relocated to new headquarters in Munjeong-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Jan.
Signed an agreement on electric vehicle charging business based on smart streetlights
Apr.
Acquired European CE certification for FOLLINIC scalp care device (FOLLINIC)
May.
Selected as KOTRA’s overseas business target
Jun.
Applied for a patent on hair loss treatment system using microcurrent (FOLLINIC)
Signed a contract to supply “LED lighting” worth KRW 10.2 billion
Acquired patent related to IoT control smart farm system
Jul.
Successfully developed the world's first silicon lens for multi-beam headlamps
Acquired U.S. UL safety certification for FOLLINIC scalp care device (FOLLINIC)
Oct.
Received the 23rd Korea Design Award in the design management category
Nov.
Launched electric vehicle charging smart streetlights
Dec.
Signed a supply contract worth KRW 3.7 billion with Woomi Construction
Acquired a patent for an optical lens molding method
Feb.
CTO Oh Seong-ho received a commendation from the Minister of Science and ICT
Mar.
Acquisition of “AHEADS,” a company specializing in media commerce (IL Group)
Apr.
Launched a UVC LED product that kills viruses
Sep.
Launched FOLLINIC premium scalp shampoo and tonic (FOLLINIC)
Launched FOLLINIC microcurrent LED scalp care device brand (FOLLINIC)
Applied for U.S. FDA medical device approval for FOLLINIC scalp care device (FOLLINIC)
2019
2018
2017
2016
Sep.
Acquisition of Cheonan Smart Factory, a global production base
Dec.
Listed on KRX KOSDAQ market
Oct.
Acquired patent for an IoT smart tunnel system, etc.
Nov.
Listed on KRX Konex market
Dec.
Selected as a Korea-Israel joint research project
Jan.
Acquired patent related to lighting device applied with optical lenses
Feb.
Acquired patented technology related to lighting devices and lens manufacturing
Mar.
Received the Korea Frontier Grand Prize in the procurement category
Sep.
Certified for highest efficiency in Korea in 5 areas including Korea Expressway Corporation and Seoul Metropolitan Government LED module standard and tunnel lights
Dec.
System development and pilot project development for IoT smart tunnel, etc.
Feb.
Selected as a vendor of Burger King
Selected as a vendor of Lotte Construction
Mar.
Sub-One Partner Selection Selected as a vendor of SERVEONE
Apr.
Changed the company name from Solar Science to IL SCIENCE
May.
An affiliate, IL LIGHTING BANZZAK mall opened
Jul.
Selected as the excellent procurement electric and electronic category (2 types of LED streetlights, 3 types of LED security lights)
Aug.
Confirmation of attracting KRW 2 billion investment (IBK Capital, Seoul Investment Partners)
Sep.
Export of photovoltaic materials to the Philippines
Nov.
Received a commendation from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy at the New Technology Commercialization Promotion Competition
Received the Main Award for King Sejong Sharing Volunteer Award and the Future Creation Science Broadcasting and Communications Commissioner Award
Received the Future Creation Science Broadcasting Communication Chairman Award
Technology patent transfer to Korea University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
Dec.
Selected as a qualified company for Korea Expressway Corporation’s “standard LED lighting equipment technology evaluation test”
Diversification through self-development of IoT (Internet of Things) based LED smart lighting
2015
2014
2013
2012
Jan.
Selected as a vendor of Dong-Ah Geological
Selected as an industrial partner for Woobang Construction Co., Ltd.
Selected as a vendor of Hoban Construction Co., Ltd.
Apr.
Selected as a vendor of eTEC Construction Co., Ltd.
May.
Selected as a vendor of GS Neotek Co., Ltd.
Jun.
Selected as a good company to work for in Gyeonggi-do
Selected as a vendor of TEC Construction
Aug.
Selected as the 2nd New Excellent Technology (NET) certification by the Korea Industrial Technology Association in 2015
Signed MOU with CONUS Co., Ltd. to develop IoT convergence technology
Sep.
Patent application for outdoor LED security lighting equipment that can save energy and improve illumination in apartment houses
Oct.
Selected as a vendor of QUBRIDGE Co., Ltd.
Nov.
Signed a contract with multiple suppliers of road lighting facilities (streetlights, security lights) of the Public Procurement Service
Dec.
Selected as a landscape lighting vendor of POSCO E&C Co., Ltd.
Jun.
Registered patent for COB-type lighting system
Oct.
Registered patent for internally fastened streetlight pole
Dec.
Applied for a patent for concentrating device for lighting
Mar.
Selected as a vendor of Woomi Construction Co., Ltd. and signed an order contract
Apr.
The First Step Export project of Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
May.
Applied for an overseas patent for SL Materials Co., Ltd.
Jun.
Selected as a vendor of Daewoo E&C Co., Ltd.
Selected as a vendor of POSCO E&C Co., Ltd.
Jul.
Completed CSE technology development
Sep.
Acquired certification as a good company to work for by INNOBIZ
Oct.
Acquired certification for Promising Small and Medium Enterprises in Gyeonggi-do
Mar.
Acquired electrical construction business license
Apr.
Acquired Innovative Small and Medium Enterprises (INNO-BIZ)
Oct.
Selected as an excellent employer by Seongnam City
Nov.
“Young Entrepreneurs” commendation from the Minister of Knowledge Economy
Completed registration for a company specializing in the installation of new and renewable energy facilities
Established SL Materials Co., Ltd.
Dec.
Donated KRW 100 million to Gachon University’s development fund
Order contract with Kolon Global Co., Ltd.
Order contract with Eugene Corporation Co., Ltd.
2011
2010
2009
2008
Jan.
Patent registration for bicycles with solar cells | Patent No. 10-1010202
Feb.
Acquisition of Semyung Bug Zero
Jun.
Launched high-efficiency solar controller
Jan.
Acquired certification for direct production of LED and solar power
May.
Presidential luncheon and speech invited by the Blue House during the 22nd Small and Medium Business week
Selected as a best practice enterprise by the Small and Medium Business Administration
Aug.
Acquired affiliated research institute certification
Sep.
Launched CAP LED
Certified by the Small and Medium Business Administration as a promising small and medium-sized exporter, 25W KC certification for converter for lighting equipment
Jan.
Establishment of Solar Science Co., Ltd.
Feb.
Participated in the 2009 Housing Brand Fair | ISO 9001/14001 certification
Mar.
Plant registration completed
Participated in Daegu Energy Expo 2009 | ISO 9001/14001 certification
Apr.
Participated in the 2009 Green Housing Fair | ISO 9001/14001 certification
May.
Venture business certification (technical evaluation)
Participated in 2009 Korea Landscaping Expo | ISO 9001/14001 certification
Jun.
Industry-academic agreement of Kyungwon University Engineering Center
Aug.
Design agreement with Seongnam city
Oct.
YES Leader award by the head of the Small and Medium Business Administration
Nov.
Winner of the Small and Medium Business Administration award at the National Technology Start-up Competition
Established the production line of Plant No. 2
Establishment of a subsidiary, SOL Lighting Co., Ltd.
