History

  • 1985 Beginnings
    • Founded Kyungwon Refrigeration Industries (start of refrigeration technology)
    • Manufactured double-pipe heat exchangers
  • 2001 Incorporation & R&D Center
    • Established ARIM Engineering Co., Ltd.
    • Opened corporate R&D Center (declared technology-driven management)
  • 2004 Partnership Expansion
    • Signed supply and service agreements with global HVAC brands including Century and Carrier
    • Obtained ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 quality and environmental management certifications
  • 2013 Growth
    • Renamed to ARIM HVAC Co., Ltd. and completed new Cheonan factory
    • Signed screw compressor supply agreement with FUSHENG (Taiwan)
    • Registered as a POSCO sourcing partner and launched a dedicated refrigeration system design team
  • 2014 Global Expansion & Technology Reinforcement
    • Established Vietnam branch (CS TECK)
    • Obtained CE certification for air-cooled chillers
    • Certified R&D division and developed high-efficiency chillers using eco-friendly refrigerants
  • 2017 Entry into Large-Scale Industrial Sites
    • Secured direct construction capability for large-scale industrial sites through construction industry registration
  • 2020 Innovation Milestones
    • Obtained High-Efficiency Energy Equipment and Explosion-Proof (KCs) certifications for screw chillers
    • Secured patented eco-friendly, low-carbon cooling technology and began safety valve manufacturing
  • 2023 Global Manufacturing Footprint
    • Established Indonesia joint ventures for HVAC manufacturing (PT.ARIMHVAC CSP) and service (PT.KYUNGWON ARIM)
    • Obtained ISO 45001 occupational safety certification and Materials, Parts & Equipment (MPE) specialized enterprise designation