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ABOUT US

HISTORY

We step into Korean market as pioneer in this field.
We have achieved tremendous accomplishments over the last decades,
we are excited to be "World No.1 Refractory Engineering company".
You can see our history at a glance.

1927

Founded ISOLITE (Osaka, Japan)
INSULATIONKOREA was formerly ISOLITE
  • 1989

    • Established Isolite Korea (Branch of Isolite Japan)
  • 2005

    • Acquired Mechanical Facilities Construction License
  • 2009

    • Established Insulation Korea Co., Ltd.
  • 2010

    • Obtained ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Venture Business Certifications
    • Signed Global Partnership: JIC (Japan)
  • 2011

    • Established Southern Branch (Yeosu), Pyeongtaek Plant, and PR Center
    • Obtained Fireproofing License (1, 2, and 3-hour ratings) under the Building Act
    • Received Chairman’s Award from Maekyung Media Group
  • 2012

    • Established IK Dream Foundation (Scholarship Foundation)
    • Registered as an Official Vendor for Global Licensor: Technip
    • Signed Global Partnerships: Gouda Refractory (Netherlands), Insulcon (Netherlands), SIAM Refractory (Thailand), Skamol (Denmark)
  • 2014

    • Acquired Painting and Coating Construction License
    • Signed Global Partnerships: SCG (Thailand), Hotwork (USA)
  • 2015

    • Registered as an Official Vendor for Global Licensor: Lummus
    • Signed Global Partnerships: Alkegen-Unifrax (USA), Alkegen-Thermbond (USA), IFTI (USA), ECORP (Malaysia)
    • Registered Patent: Apparatus for Fixing Blanket Module for Heat Equipment-1 (No. 10-1562353)
  • 2016

    • Acquired Scaffolding and Structure Demolition Construction License
    • Obtained ISO 45001 Certification
    • Registered Patent: Method for Constructing Peep Hole Insulation of Pyrolysis Heater (No. 10-1631284)
  • 2017

    • Established Insulation Co., Ltd. (Subsidiary)
    • Signed Global Partnerships: Promat (Belgium), Linco Baxo (Italy)
    • Registered Patent: Apparatus for Fixing Blanket Module for Heat Equipment-2 (No. 10-1804518)
  • 2018

    • Established Yeosu Plant (Southern Branch)
    • Acquired Waterproofing & Wet-Finishing Construction License
  • 2019

    • Received Minister’s Commendation from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
    • Established IK Vina (Vietnam Subsidiary)
  • 2020

    • Established Western Branch (Daesan) and Daesan Plant
    • Acquired Logistics Warehouse License
  • 2021

    • Relocated Headquarters to IK Building (Bangbae-dong, Seoul)
    • Established INVINS (Joint Venture with Invicta Group, UK)
    • Certified Corporate R&D Center
  • 2023

    • Acquired Asbestos Abatement and Removal License
    • Signed Global Partnership: Alkegen-Lydall (USA)
    • Registered Patent: Insulation Structure of Target Walls with Flame Impingement in Pyrolysis Heater (No. 10-2497184)
  • 2024

    • Received Prime Minister’s Commendation (Foreign Company Day)
    • Received Exemplary Taxpayer Commendation
    • Acquired Gas&Heating Facilities Construction License
    • Signed Global Partnership: Siltherm (China)
  • 2025

    • Selected as an Excellent ESG SME by the Korea Commission for Corporate Partnership
    • Registered as an Official Vendor for Global Basic Licensor: KBR
    • Signed Global Partnerships: Luyang (China), PTSC & QMT (Vietnam), Mahakoshal (India), TOWA (Japan)