HISTORY
SINCE 1988 N.S Industrial Co. Ltd. Milestones
2020’s
2024
- 03 Participated in Shanghai International Fishing Expo 2024 (Shanghai, China)
- 02 Participated in TIANJIN BIHAI FISHING EXPO SPRING 2024 (Tianjin, China)
2023
- 06 Participated in the EFTTEX International Fishing Expo Korea Pavilion (Budapest, Hungary)
- 03 Participated in Shanghai International Fishing Expo 2023 (Shanghai, China)
- 02 Participated in TIANJIN BIHAI FISHING EXPO SPRING 2023 (Tianjin, China)
2022
- 11 Participated in PESCARE SHOW 2022 Korea Pavilion (Vicenza, Italy)
2010’s
2019
- 10 Participated in CGC (WEIHAI) EXPO 2019 Korea Pavilion (Weihai, China)
- 03 Participated in Shanghai International Fishing Expo 2019 (Shanghai, China)
- 02 Participated in TIANJIN BIHAI FISHING EXPO SPRING 2019 (Tianjin, China)
2018
- 10 Participated in CGC (WEIHAI) EXPO 2018 Korea Pavilion (Weihai, China)
- 10 Sponsored the Nanjing LTW Cup International Bass Fishing Competition in China
- 02 Participated in TIANJIN BIHAI FISHING EXPO SPRING 2018 (Tianjin, China)
- 02 Signed agreement with Nandong-gu Office for local economic revitalization
- 02 Received recognition from the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning as a dedicated research and development department
- 02 Additional construction of A/S center and logistics center
2017
- 02 Participated in TIANJIN BIHAI FISHING EXPO SPRING 2017 (Tianjin, China)
2016
- 02 Participated in TIANJIN BIHAI FISHING EXPO SPRING 2016 (Tianjin, China)
2015
- 02 Participated in TIANJIN BIHAI FISHING EXPO SPRING 2015 (Tianjin, China)
2014
- 02 Participated in TIANJIN BIHAI FISHING EXPO SPRING 2014 (Tianjin, China)
- 02 Named the Best Premium Brand in the lure fishing rod section at China's Premium Fishing Expo
- 01 Establishment of the largest-scale staff team in Korea, comprising 38 members for both freshwater and sea fishing
2013
- 08 Completion of N.S sales logistics center
- 02 Participated in TIANJIN BIHAI FISHING EXPO SPRING 2013 (Tianjin, China)
- 01 COB Bass Fishing Competition organized by N.S broadcasted by Hunan Broadcasting System in China, cooperation with FLW
- 01 Achieved \11 billion in annual domestic sales, $8 billion in export sales
2012
- 02 Participated in TIANJIN BIHAI FISHING EXPO SPRING 2012 (Tianjin, China)
- 01 Participation in the largest-scale domestic fishing expo
- 01 Hosting of 8 annual fishing competitions
- 01 Live broadcast of COB Bass Fishing Competition organized by N.S in China's Hunan Broadcasting System
- 01 Start of FTV Evolution broadcast
- 01 Achieved \9 billion in annual domestic sales, $6 billion in export sales
- 01 Deal finalized with EJ TODD in Australia
- 01 Contracts signed for blank and finished products with Japan's Hot’s and Jackson
2011
- 02 Participated in TIANJIN BIHAI FISHING EXPO SPRING 2011 (Tianjin, China)
- 01 Completed deal with EJ TODD in Australia
- 01 Visit by Fuji CEO from Japan, agreement on friendly product supply cooperation
- 01 Reappointment of Kim Jung-gu as Chairman of KFIA
- 01 Entry into the Chinese domestic market, participation in Beijing and Nanjing International Fishing Expos
2010
- 02 Participated in TIANJIN BIHAI FISHING EXPO SPRING 2010 (Tianjin, China)
- 01 Appointment of Kim Jung-gu as Chairman of the Korean Fishing Industry Association (KFIA)
- 01 Achieved cumulative domestic sales of \25 billion
- 01 Launch of new brand MAXIMUS in Russia with $500,000 export contract
- 01 Overseas filming for FTV Shin Dong-man - Shark (full series)
2000’s
2009
- 01 Achieved $25 million in export sales
- 01 Achieved \15 billion in cumulative domestic sales
- 01 Appointment of Kim Jung-gu as CEO of N.S and Chairman of the Korean Sport Fishing Association (KSFIA)
- 01 Awarded Best Design Company at 2009 International Fishing Expo
- 01 Launch of domestic lure brands Squeeze and Calypso, entry into lure bait market with Taifun
- 01 Started main sponsorship activities for fishing broadcast programs (FTV Yum Gyeong-hwan-Wonder Fishing, Shin Dong-man-Shark, FSTV Kim Jae-woo-Target)
2008
- 04 Launch of "Hurricane," the best-selling lure rod in Korea
2007
- 12 Achieved cumulative domestic sales of \7 billion, first participation in International Fishing Expo
2006
- 11 Establishment of production base in China, cooperation with Mahogany Fishing Co., Ltd. for component production
- 11 Recruitment and internal system overhaul at headquarters for enhanced product design capabilities
- 11 Establishment of foothold for expansion into China
2005
- 12 Achieved cumulative domestic sales of ￦3 billion
2004
- 01 Contract to supply $500,000 worth of Major Craft bass rods for the Japanese market
- 01 OEM supply contracts signed with major fishing companies in Russia
2003
- 02 Cumulative export sales exceed $15 million
- 02 Entry into the Chinese market with the Black Hole brand
2002
- 03 Entry into the Russian market with the Black Hole brand
- 03 Exclusive sales agreement for Koex-blackhole brand in Russia
2001
- 04 Launch of Black Hole ISO for sea fishing and "Noel" brand for freshwater fishing in Korea
1990’s
1998
- 03 Introduction of Bass Rod with in-house technology, a first in Korea
1996
- 10 Received the Prime Minister's Award and the Minister of Trade Award
1995
- 10 Awarded the Export Achievement Award on Trade Day ($5 million in exports)
1992
- 02 Registration and launch of Black Hole brand
- 02 Designated as an Excellent Company by Kookmin Bank
1980’s
1989
- 12 Technical partnership with Japan's RYOBI
1988
- 11 Establishment of N.S