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History

Evolving continuously,
leading the future

  • Challenges Toward Innovation
    • 2026 09
      ISO 19443 Certification (KSR)
    • 2025 12
      Awarded the Presidential Industrial Medal, 2025 Korea SME Convergence Convention
    • 2025 12
      Commendation from the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, 2025 Korea Nuclear Energy Expo
    • 2025 08
      Participated in overseas exhibition, Secutech Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
    • 2024 11
      Selected as a New Venture Company with KRW 100 Billion in Revenue, Ministry of SMEs and Startups and
    • 2024 08
      Participated in overseas exhibition, Secutech Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
    • 2024 06
      Opened affiliated research institute in Gosan-dong, Uijeongbu
    • 2023 12
      Achieved annual revenue of KRW 122.7 billion
    • 2023 12
      Signed distribution agency agreement in Vietnam with TRANG AN T&T
    • 2023 12
      Signed nuclear business MOU between GFS and OTS
    • 2023 07
      Participated in overseas exhibition, Secutech Vietnam – Hanoi
    • 2022 08
      Participated in domestic exhibition, International Fire & Safety Expo – Daegu EXCO
    • 2021 10
      Established and operated Samsung Electronics Smart Factory Phases 1 and 2
    • 2021 02
      Acquired Information and Communication Construction Business License No. 350412
    • 2019 03
      Recognized as an Exemplary Taxpayer by Uijeongbu Tax Office
    • 2018 11
      Proud Gyeonggi Northern Businessperson Award, Gyeonggi Northern Chamber of Commerce and Industry
    • 2018 05
      Awarded the Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit, Korea Federation of SMEs
    • 2017 09
      Certified as an Excellent Human Resource Development Institution, Ministry of Employment and Labor
    • 2016 12
      Certified as a Family-Friendly Company, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
    • 2016 07
      ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certification, Korea Management Registrar
    • 2015 12
      Certified as a Venture Company, Korea Technology Finance Corporation
    • 2013 10
      Certified for 20× Accident-Free Workplace Achievement by KOSHA
    • 2012 11
      Korea Safety Award, Excellent Product Award (X-fire 2.0)
    • 2011 12
      Commendation from the Governor of Gyeonggi Province for Contribution to Regional Development
    • 2011 10
      Company name changed to GFS Co., Ltd.
    • 2011 09
      Selected as an Excellent Partner Company by GS Engineering & Construction
    • 2011 03
      Registered Fire Facility Management Business License (Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi No. 2011-03)
  • Development of business
    • 2010 12
      Established Vietnam subsidiary
    • 2010 07
      Registered Professional Fire Facility Design Business License (Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi No. 2010-6)
    • 2008 03
      Selected as Best Partner Company by POSCO Engineering & Construction
    • 2006 07
      Established Busan branch office
    • 2004 10
      Established corporate research institute
    • 2001 12
      Relocated headquarters and factory to Yonghyeon-dong, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do
  • A Leap Forward in Business
    • 2000 12
      Signed technology partnership agreement with EDWARDS
    • 1998 06
      Acquired Class 2 Electrical Construction Business License (Gyeonggi No. 1404)
    • 1996 08
      Registered Professional Fire Facility Construction Business (Electrical and Mechanical), Gyeonggi No
  • The Beginning of a Business
    • 1990 12
      Obtained Trade Business License (Category B), Gyeonggi No. 352916
    • 1988 07
      Acquired Fire Protection Facility Construction License, Gyeonggi No. 18
    • 1985 11
      Relocated Seoul office to Yongdu-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
    • 1985 08
      Acquired Class 1 and 2 Fire Protection Facility Construction Licenses, Gyeonggi No. 18
    • 1983 01
      Relocated factory to Hoecheon-eup, Yangju-gun, Gyeonggi-do
    • 1981 11
      Relocated head office to Yongdu-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
    • 1978 08
      Obtained license for fire alarm transmitters and exit lights (MOI No. 39-2)
    • 1977 09
      Registered Fire Protection Construction Business, Classes 1, 2, 4, and 7 (Seoul No. 135)
    • 1975 08
      Developed and commercialized Korea’s first gas leak detector
    • 1975 04
      Obtained manufacturing license for fire protection machinery and equipment (Ministry of Interior No.
    • 1974 08
      Incorporated and renamed Geumseong Fire Protection Industrial Co., Ltd.
    • 1972 02
      Joined the Korea Fire Equipment Cooperative as a member company.
    • 1966 04
      Established Dongyang Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Awards
  • Commendation from the Minister of Environment
    2025 11
  • Presidential Industrial Medal
    2025 11
  • Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit
    2018 05
  • Minister of Knowledge Economy Award for Industrial
    2013 03
  • Certificate of Good Design Selection
    2004 05
  • Presidential Award for Small and Medium Enterprise
    2003 05
  • Minister of Government Administration and
    2000 06