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About OVIO

Trusted Global
ODM·OEM Partner
for
Drinking Water
Solutions

A global ODM·OEM specialist in drinking water solutions

OVIO is a global ODM·OEM specialist in drinking water solutions,
with integrated capabilities spanning product planning, R&D, certification,
and mass production across the entire development process.

By combining R&D-driven engineering with advanced manufacturing systems,
we deliver optimized product development and reliable supply
tailored to market needs.

Value-Creating
Water Business Partner

OVIO is an ODM/OEM partner that delivers real business value
to our partners through product development, engineering,
and manufacturing capabilities.

From product planning and R&D to engineering and production,
we collaborate across the entire process
to strengthen our partners' market competitiveness.

Drinking Water System Solutions
Global ODM·OEM Specialist

OVIO delivers global ODM·OEM solutions
with strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities
in drinking water system solutions.

With more than 55 patents and experience developing over 100 products,
we continue to strengthen technological innovation
and product competitiveness.

Years+

History

Since 1998, OVIO has steadily grown
in the drinking water system industry
through accumulated R&D expertise
and global partnerships.
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Patents

We strengthen our technology leadership
through a strong patent portfolio
across key technology areas.
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Customers

We establish partnerships
with customers across diverse industries,
continuously expanding
our global collaboration network.

Mission

Global ODM·OEM Specialist
in Drinking Water Solutions

OVIO provides optimal ODM·OEM solutions
that strengthen our partners’
competitiveness in the market.

ODM-OEM Leadership

As a trusted ODM-OEM partner
in drinking water products,
OVIO continuously to strengthen
its product development
and manufacturing capabilities.
Customer Value

With stable quality
and efficient manufacturing systems,
we enable rapid response to
customer needs and market demands.
Sustainable Growth

Through continuous technological innovation
and enhanced product competitiveness,
we expand new opportunities
in the drinking water industry.

Vision

Customer Success First

Supporting our partners' success
is our highest priority,
and we build long-term partnerships.

History

OVIO Milestones

Explore the key milestones of OVIO’s journey
as we continue to grow together with our customers.

2025 ~ 2020

Steps into a Larger World
- 2026
  - Obtained ISO 13485 Certification for Medical Device Quality Management System
  - 2026 KIPO Certified for Invention Compensation Excellence
  - Mayor’s Citation for Regional Economic Contribution, Hwaseong Special City Business Day
- 2025
  - Achieved Annual Revenue of KRW 100.4 Billion
  - Patent Pending for an Ice Water Purifier Ensuring a Full-Ice State and an Operating Method Thereof
  - Patent Pending for an Ice Water Purifier for Producing Transparent Ice
  - Patent Pending for a Drinking Water Supply Apparatus Including Carbonated Water
  - Patent Pending for an Ice Water Purifier Including a Sterilization Process and an Operating Method Thereof
  - Granted a Patent for a Heater Control Device of an Instant Hot Water Module Utilizing a Triac
  - Selected as an Outstanding Small and Medium-sized Enterprise(SME) Entrepreneur (Korea Federation of SMEs)
  - Selected as an "IBK Industrial Bank Small Giant Company in Technology”
- 2024
  - Awarded the $50 Million Export Tower
  - CEO given the Order of Industrial Service Merit
  - Received Commendation on 'Gyeonggi-do Export Businessman’s Day'
  - Global Leading Company of Korea, 2024 (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)s and Startups
  - Selected as a small giant company by the Ministry of Employment & Labor
  - Developed 9 proprietary models (water purifiers/instant hot & cold water dispensers)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser Including a Bypass Air Passage)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser Utilizing a Buffer Tank for Selective Dispensing)
  - Granted a Patent for a Water Dispenser Including a Vacuum Tank
- 2023
  - Achieved Annual Revenue of KRW 93.4 Billion
  - Awarded the "Korea's Trader of the Year" by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
  - Selected as a beneficiary of the Large & Small Business Win-Win Smart Factory Construction Support project funded by POSCO
  - Granted a Patent (Water dispenser Utilizing Ultra-hot Water)
  - Granted a Patent (Filter Head Module for Water Purifiers)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Supply Device Including a Movable Faucet)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier Dispensing Ambient Water)
- 2022
  - Achieved Annual Revenue of KRW 90.2 Billion
  - Developed Japan-bound ODM products for Coway
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Awarded the "Korea's Trader of the Year" by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
- 2021
  - Achieved Annual Revenue of KRW 77 Billion
  - Awarded the $30 Million Export Tower
  - Granted a Patent (Hot Water Supply Device for Drip Coffee Machines)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser Including an Improved Solenoid Valve)
- 2020
  - Implemented an automated inspection and quality history management system
  - Developed a proprietary tankless water purifier model (ODT-003D)
  - Registered as a JDM supplier by Samsung Electronics / Developed a BESPOKE water purifier
  - Selected as a small giant company by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Certified as a Promising SME in Gyeonggi Province (by the Province Governor)
  - Granted a Patent (Beverage Dispensing Device with Residue Removal)
  - Granted a Patent (Cold Water Tank Equipped with a Vertical Pipeline)
  - Granted a Patent (Hot & Cold Water Dispenser Including a Ball Float Valve)
2020 ~ 2010

Steps into a Larger World
- 2019
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser with Hot Water Sterilization Operation and its Control Method)
  - Granted a Patent (Beverage Dispensing Device Using Multi-distribution)
  - Granted a Patent for a Water Purifier Including a Movable Water Dispensing Unit
- 2018
  - Developed a proprietary tankless water purifier model (OHC-7000D)
  - Awarded the $20 Million Export Tower
  - Granted a Patent (Filter Head for Water Purifiers)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier Featuring a UV LED Sterilization Module)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier with Safety Button)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier with a Differential Heater and Its Control Method)
- 2017
  - Relocated the head office to Hwaseong Bio Valley
  - Developed a proprietary water purifier model (FHC-8000)
  - Granted a Patent for a Hot and Cold Water Dispenser for a Bag-in-Box System
- 2016
  - Developed proprietary water purifier models (OHC-200U, OHC-500U)
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
- 2015
  - Entered the North American market
- 2013
  - Certified a corporate research institute
- 2012
  - Awarded the $10 Million Export Tower
  - CEO given the Minster of Knowledge Economy Award
- 2011
  - Developed proprietary water purifier/instant hot and cold water dispenser models (FHC-7000, MHC-7000)
  - Granted a Patent (Hot & Cold Water Dispensing Valve)
2010 ~ 2000

Steps into a Larger World
- 2009
  - Awarded the $3 Million Export Tower
- 2007
  - Relocated the head office to Mado Industrial Complex, Hwaseong City
- 2006
  - Developed a proprietary instant hot and cold water dispenser model series (FHC-6000)
- 2005
  - Developed proprietary instant hot and cold water dispensers models (MHC-5000, MCC-5000))
- 2004
  - Certified its environmental management system (ISO 14001)
  - Certified compliance with global standards (ETL, PSE, CE, UL, SASO, GOST)
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
- 2002
  - Developed proprietary instant hot and cold water dispensers (FHC-5000, FCC-5000)
- 2001
  - Certified its quality management system (ISO 9001)
- 2000
  - Awarded the $1 Million Export Tower
2000 ~ 1990

Steps into a Larger World
- 1998
  - OVIO Co., Ltd. Incorporated

History

OVIO Milestones

Explore the key milestones of OVIO's journey
as we continue to grow together with our customers.

2024 ~ 2020

NETAND, Steps into a Larger World

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2025 ~ 2020
- 2026
  - Obtained ISO 13485 Certification for Medical Device Quality Management System
  - 2026 KIPO Certified for Invention Compensation Excellence
  - Mayor’s Citation for Regional Economic Contribution, Hwaseong Special City Business Day
- 2025
  - Achieved Annual Revenue of KRW 100.4 Billion
  - Patent Pending for an Ice Water Purifier Ensuring a Full-Ice State and an Operating Method Thereof
  - Patent Pending for an Ice Water Purifier for Producing Transparent Ice
  - Patent Pending for a Drinking Water Supply Apparatus Including Carbonated Water
  - Patent Pending for an Ice Water Purifier Including a Sterilization Process and an Operating Method Thereof
  - Granted a Patent for a Heater Control Device of an Instant Hot Water Module Utilizing a Triac
  - Selected as an Outstanding Small and Medium-sized Enterprise(SME) Entrepreneur (Korea Federation of SMEs)
  - Selected as an "IBK Industrial Bank Small Giant Company in Technology”
- 2024
  - Awarded the $50 Million Export Tower
  - CEO given the Order of Industrial Service Merit
  - Received Commendation on 'Gyeonggi-do Export Businessman’s Day'
  - Global Leading Company of Korea, 2024 (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)s and Startups
  - Selected as a small giant company by the Ministry of Employment & Labor
  - Developed 9 proprietary models (water purifiers/instant hot & cold water dispensers)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser Including a Bypass Air Passage)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser Utilizing a Buffer Tank for Selective Dispensing)
  - Granted a Patent for a Water Dispenser Including a Vacuum Tank
- 2023
  - Achieved Annual Revenue of KRW 93.4 Billion
  - Awarded the "Korea's Trader of the Year" by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
  - Selected as a beneficiary of the Large & Small Business Win-Win Smart Factory Construction Support project funded by POSCO
  - Granted a Patent (Water dispenser Utilizing Ultra-hot Water)
  - Granted a Patent (Filter Head Module for Water Purifiers)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Supply Device Including a Movable Faucet)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier Dispensing Ambient Water)
- 2022
  - Achieved Annual Revenue of KRW 90.2 Billion
  - Developed Japan-bound ODM products for Coway
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Awarded the "Korea's Trader of the Year" by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
- 2021
  - Achieved Annual Revenue of KRW 77 Billion
  - Awarded the $30 Million Export Tower
  - Granted a Patent (Hot Water Supply Device for Drip Coffee Machines)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser Including an Improved Solenoid Valve)
- 2020
  - Implemented an automated inspection and quality history management system
  - Developed a proprietary tankless water purifier model (ODT-003D)
  - Registered as a JDM supplier by Samsung Electronics / Developed a BESPOKE water purifier
  - Selected as a small giant company by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Certified as a Promising SME in Gyeonggi Province (by the Province Governor)
  - Granted a Patent (Beverage Dispensing Device with Residue Removal)
  - Granted a Patent (Cold Water Tank Equipped with a Vertical Pipeline)
  - Granted a Patent (Hot & Cold Water Dispenser Including a Ball Float Valve)
2020 ~ 2010
- 2019
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  - Granted a Patent (Water Dispenser with Hot Water Sterilization Operation and its Control Method)
  - Granted a Patent (Beverage Dispensing Device Using Multi-distribution)
  - Granted a Patent for a Water Purifier Including a Movable Water Dispensing Unit
- 2018
  - Developed a proprietary tankless water purifier model (OHC-7000D)
  - Awarded the $20 Million Export Tower
  - Granted a Patent (Filter Head for Water Purifiers)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier Featuring a UV LED Sterilization Module)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier with Safety Button)
  - Granted a Patent (Water Purifier with a Differential Heater and Its Control Method)
- 2017
  - Relocated the head office to Hwaseong Bio Valley
  - Developed a proprietary water purifier model (FHC-8000)
  - Granted a Patent for a Hot and Cold Water Dispenser for a Bag-in-Box System
- 2016
  - Developed proprietary water purifier models (OHC-200U, OHC-500U)
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
- 2015
  - Entered the North American market
- 2013
  - Certified a corporate research institute
- 2012
  - Awarded the $10 Million Export Tower
  - CEO given the Minster of Knowledge Economy Award
- 2011
  - Developed proprietary water purifier/instant hot and cold water dispenser models (FHC-7000, MHC-7000)
  - Granted a Patent (Hot & Cold Water Dispensing Valve)
2010 ~ 2000
- 2009
  - Awarded the $3 Million Export Tower
- 2007
  - Relocated the head office to Mado Industrial Complex, Hwaseong City
- 2006
  - Developed a proprietary instant hot and cold water dispenser model series (FHC-6000)
- 2005
  - Developed proprietary instant hot and cold water dispensers models (MHC-5000, MCC-5000))
- 2004
  - Certified its environmental management system (ISO 14001)
  - Certified compliance with global standards (ETL, PSE, CE, UL, SASO, GOST)
  - Selected as a Technology Innovator SME (INNO-BIZ) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
- 2002
  - Developed proprietary instant hot and cold water dispensers (FHC-5000, FCC-5000)
- 2001
  - Certified its quality management system (ISO 9001)
- 2000
  - Awarded the $1 Million Export Tower
2000 ~ 1990
- 1998
  - OVIO Co., Ltd. Incorporated

2025 - 2020
2020 - 2010
2010 - 2000
2000 - 1990

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