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- 2018.
- 05. CERAGEM Co., Ltd. inscribed on the ‘World Class 300’ list to lead the global market
04. Ceragem won the Grand Prize in the personal medical device category in the 2018 Best-Loved Brands of Korea
04. Ceragem won a Citation from the Prime Minister in the 2018 Fair Trade Day
03. Korea Business Unit of Ceragem won the Minister`s Citation of Food and Drug Safety
01. Ceragem, the Best CSR Model Enterprise of Korea in China for 3 Consecutive Years
01. Lee Jea Keun was appointed as CEO - 2017.
- 12. Ceragem hosted the 7th Sharing Kimchi for Winter event with Korean cabbage directly cultivated by Ceragem
12. Ceragem listed on the “World-Class Products of Korea” in the personal thermal massager category for the 16th consecutive year.
11. Ceragem Awarded Medical Device Field Grand Award at ‘2017 Global Power Brand Grand Awards’
11. Ceragem`s Chairman, Lee Hwan-seong Participates in Economic Delegation Hosted by Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Indonesia
09. Ceragem Receives Corporate Social Responsibility Field Grand Prize, `2017 KCCIForbes CSR`
06. Opening of the Ceragem Dream House, Home of Human Rights for Female Immigrant Workers
05. Ceragem Health & Beauty Appointing CEO Lee Gyu-cheol of Ceragem as Its CEO (Concurrent Positions)
04. Ceragem, Making an MOU with the Cheonan Support Center for Foreign Workers
04. Naviel/Club Balance 5 Making a Regular Sponsorship Agreement with the Childfund Korea
04. Ceragem Receiving the CSV Grand Award at the 5th Korea Marketing Awards
03. Ceragem Hosts the Launch Ceremony of the Global CSV Business Management Research Institute
03. Ceragem Hosts the 2017 Future Strategies Workshop
02. Naviel Honored with the Grand Prize in Women’s Healthcare during the 2017 National Customer Brand Award Presentation
02. Ceragem`s Chinese Branch Hosting the Ceragem CSV Research Institute Launching Ceremony
02. CEO Lee Gyu-cheol of Ceragem Honored with a Merit Award during the Regular Korea Medical Devices Industry Association Forum
01. Company with the Best Global Product For 15 Consecutive Years
01. Ceragem Club Balance 5 Honored with the 2017 Consumer-Chosen Best Brand in Health and Diet - 2016.
- 12. The Best Korean CSR Model Company in China for Two Consecutive Years
12. The Presidential Award by the Minister of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy during the 53rd Trade Day
12. Hosting the Sharing Love Kimchi Preparation Event for Six Consecutive Years
12. Ceragem, a Global Healthcare Company Sponsoring Items to the Popular MBC Drama `Person Who Gives Happiness
12. Ceragem: Hosting the Sharing Love Kimchi Preparation Event for Six Consecutive Years
12. Ceragem Honored with the Presidential Award by the Minister of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and
Energy during `the 53rd Trade Day`
11. Ceragem Hosts Ceremony to Build the Ceragem Dream School No.1 in India
11. President Kim Sang-sik of Ceragem Co., Ltd. Awarded the ‘2016 Korea CEO Award’ in the Global Management Field
10. [2016 Korea Innovative Business Administration Award] Ceragem
10. Ceragem Hosting the Ceremony to Celebrate Its 18th Anniversary
09. Ceragem Honored with the Grand Prize of the 2016 Korea Satisfaction Consumer Index
09. Ceragem`s Youridm Ranked No.1 in Medical Devices of the 2016 Customer Favorite Brand Index
05. Lee Kyu-Cheol was appointed as CEO.
03. Health & Beauty of Ceragem was put on the List of e-Power 300 Enterprises
03. Held a sales strategy conference for the first half year
03. Won the “Grand Prize in Creating Shared Value (CSV) Management” in the
Korea Marketing Awards
03. Chairman Yi Hwanseong of Ceragem joined the Economic Mission during President
Park Geun Hye’s visit to Mexico
02. Won the Person of Merit Award from the Korea Medical Industry Association
01. 2016 Global Sales Conference of Ceragem - 2015.
- 12. Kim Sang-sik was appointed as President
12. Selected as the best CSR leader in Korea among Korean enterprises in China
12. Won the ‘Industrial Service Medal’ at the 52nd Trade Day
11. Won the Person of Merit Award for the development of specialized global enterprise
and “Commendation from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy”
10. Ranked top in the assessment of the satisfaction of Youke
10. Selected as a good enterprise in China’s CSR assessment
07. 2015 global strategy meeting for the first half year
04. Chairman Yi Hwanseong of Ceragem joined the Economic Mission during President
Park Geun Hye’s visit to Central and South America
02. 2015 Global Leadership Conference of Ceragem - 2014.
- 12. Ceragem`s social responsibility activity: "Kimchi-Making Event" (4 times)
12. Marked 100th opening of Club Balance 5
12. Received the award granted by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea on Trade Day.
11. Ceragem Master V3, won the grand prize for ”2014 Trusted Top Trusted”
10. Invitation relay of Ceragem`s outstanding global distributors - Pakistan
10. Hwang Woo-jin was appointed as Vice Chairman
10. Launched Ceragem Spine Science Institute
10. Ceragem China Corporate Office received the award of “Korea’s Beloved Company”
09. Personal thermal massager V3, received FDA approval
08. Published a book about spine in collaboration with "All That Story"
06. Chairman Lee Whan-seong selected for a member of President Park Geun-hye`s economic mission group to Central Asia
05. Invitation relay of Ceragem`s outstanding global distributors - Vietnam
05. Ceragem selected for a "Candidate of the Global Professional Corporate " by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea
04. Invitation relay of Ceragem`s outstanding global distributors - India
03. Chairman Lee Whan-seong selected for a member of President Park Geun-hye`s economic mission group to Germany
02. Installation of President Lee Wang-gu
02. Held "2015 Global Strategy Conference"
01 Chairman Lee Whan-seong selected for a member of President Park Geun-hye`s economic mission group to India - 2013.
- 12. Ceragem Medisys` HbA1c checking meter acquired China CFDA approval
12. Ceragem Vice President Lee Wang-gu received "Presiditional Award" on Trade Day
11. Ceragem`s social responsibility activity: "Kimchi-Making Event" (3 times)
10. Ceragem Lohas won the grand prize for "Customer`s Choice of 2013"
09. Ceragem Chairman Lee Whan-seong, selected as a member of President Park Geun-hye`s Economic Mission to Vietnam
(Selected 2 times in a row followed by the selection for an economic mission to China )
08. Ceragem Medisys` acne treatment device acquired approval of KFDA
07. Invitation relay of Ceragem`s outstanding global distributors - Russia
06. Ceragem Chairman Lee Whan-seong, selected as a member of President Park Geun-hye`s Economic Mission to China
05. Ceragem Medisys launched business in Indian market
(Greencross MS signed an export contract worth 5 billion won with Pramal in India)
03. Invitation relay of Ceragem`s outstanding global distributors – China
03. Opened renewal homepage of Ceragem Lohas
02. Ceragem Group (Main headquarters) homepage renewal and global homepage renewal
02. Ceragem Medisys` blood glucose meter acquired U.S. FDA approval
02. Ceragem Lohas receive a grand prize for Hankyung Marketing Award
01. Ceragem Medisys`s portable hemoglobin checker acquired KFDA approval - 2012.
- 12. Ceragem launched health food business, launched health & functional food brand "Balance 5"
12. Ceragem China Corporate Office received the award of "The best corporate social responsibility"
11. Ceragem`s social responsibility activity: "Kimchi-Making Event"
10. Ceragem Cellupedic opened a company-operated store in USA
10. Recruited 2nd Ceragem new hires
10. Invitation relay of Ceragem`s outstanding global distributors - Russia
09. Ceragem Medisys` HbA1c checking meter acquired U.S. FDA approval
08. Released renewal product of Ceragem Lohas main products (Youridm, Lady)
07. Released "Ceragem Reflex" (folder type thermal massager)
07. Ceragem Medisys launched business in China (signed a contract worth 7 billion won with Angook Pharm. )
07. Ceragem Medisys released blood sugar meter for animals for the first time in Korea
(approved by Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency)
06. Ceragem Continental Strategy Conference (America, Europe, Asia)
06. Held 2012 Ceragem "Hanmaeum" sports event
06. Ceragem Lohas launched business in China (opened company-operated store of Naviel Gallery )
05. Appointed president of Ceragem Biosys (President Lee, Yang-su)
05. Ceragem Lohas selected for "Korea`s Outstanding Innovative Company" sponsored by Hangook-Ilbo
01. Held Ceragem 2012 Global Strategy Conference ( Announcement of New Beginning of Ceragem) - 2011.
- 10. Changed Ceragem`s subsidiary company name from Airtech to Cellupedic
10. Enforcement of Ceragem`s first public recruitment
09. Mr. Dong Jin Park appointed as President.
05. Acquired China`s renown brand
05. Completed of Ceragem Medisys factory in Cheonan
05. Announced Ceragem`s NEW CI
04. Relocated Ceragem Biosys Headquarters to Seoul (Digital Industrial Complex)
03. Launched Ceragem Filtration System “OHHO”
03. Mr. In Kyu Lee appointed as President
02. Completed the 1st GLP (Global Leader`s Program) - 2010.
- 12. Ceragem Filtration System `OHHO` receives 2011 IF Design Award
11. Acquired “Yesbio” and merged into Ceragem Biosys
10. Acquired “ISO 14001” certificate for Environment Management
08. Established headquarter in Tanzania
07. Established headquarter in Pakistan
06. Participated in Medical Equipment Support Campaign for Korean War Veterans Campaign
05. Established headquarter in Guatemala
02. Established Ceragem Health & Beauty
01. Mr.Shin Jang Kang appointed as President. - 2009.
- 12. Acquired “Huvit, Co.Ltd ” and merged into Ceragem Medisys
12. Resigned President No, So Hyun
11. Established Headquarter in Venezuela
09. CERAGAM R&D Center was certified by UL WTDP & CB-TNP Lab
05. Established Headquarter in Morocco
05. Established the subsidiary, CERAGEM Air tech
03. Expanded and moved CERAGEM R&D Center - 2008.
- 12. Achieved export sales of $70 million
12. Received the Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit
11. Implemented overseas headquarter CMS (Malaysia, Philippine, Thailand)
11. Obtained Certificate od Excellent Service Quality Company in Korea (2 times in a row)
10. Implemented incentive system for overseas resident employees
10. Implemented consulting for the establishment of the long-term business strategy
09. Launched Health & Living Mall “CERAESHOP”
08. Hosted Asia & Africa Management Strategy Conference (Thailand)
07. Established headquarter in Vietnam
06. Obtained CB Certification (Ceragem Compact-P390)
05. Hosted Europe & CIS Seminar (Hungary)
04. Hosted the 1st International Best Distributor Invitation Event INNO-BIZ selected (Small & Medium Business Administration )
03. Established TFT for product innovation and cost saving
01. Hosted the 4th CERAGEM Global Business Conference (China) - 2007.
- 11. Hosted Conference for TFT set-up to respond Reach
11. Hosted the Second Half Executives Workshop
10. Hosted Asia & Africa Global Seminar (Indonesia)
06. Hosted the 2nd CAMP in Taean, Korea
05. Hosted Europe & CIS Global Seminar (in Turkey), Hosted the First Half Executives Workshop
02. Hosted the 3rd CERAGEM Global Business Conference (Philippine)
02. Announced CERAGEM Vision “ World`s Best Healthcare Partner”
01. Reorganized Ceragem Group (Created the Office of Planning & Coordination, GBU) - 2006.
- 11. Obtained KGMP(Korean Good Manufacturing Practice) certification
11. Obtained CE·CB·UL·TUV GS Certification (Ceragem Master-RH1·RH2)
11. Obtained CE·CB·TUV GS Certification (Ceragem Master-RL2)
10. Obtained 2006 Certificate of Excellent Service Quality Company in Korea
10. Established Headquarter in Greece
10. Demonstrated products at Independence Hall Autumn Cultural Event
10. Obtained approval for CERAGEM-RH2
09 Obtained approval for Ceragem Master RH1·RL2
08 Established headquarter in Egypt
06. Established the subsidiary, CERAGEM LOHAS
06. Hosted the 1st CAMP(CERAGEM Advanced Management Program) in Pyeongchang, Korea
06. Established Subcontractor Self Quality Assurance TFT
05. Obtained CE certification (Ceragem Compact-P390)
05. Received Global Product Prize in the 2006 International Standard Business Management Competition
02. Selected for a “Company Leading Economic Growth, 2006” (Hankook Daily) - 2005.
- 03. Implemented On-line Ordering System
03. Established headquarter in Philippine
02. Selected for 2007 Success Design Award (Ceragem Mater-EK) (KIDP)
02. Established headquarter in Russia
01. Hosted the 1st CERAGEM Global Business Conference (U.S.) - 2004.
- 12. Selected for the Hit Product of the second half of 2004 (Hankook Daily, etc.)
11. Awarded the 20 Million Dollar Export Tower Prize on the 41st Export Day (First time in the industry)
11. Hosted Ceragem Family Grand Festival (Cheonan)
11. Won the Award of Excellence on Brand Management in Korea (KIDP)
09. Achieved GD(Good Design) mark (Ceragem Master-EK)
08. Established headquarter in Mexico
07. Approved for Ceragem Master-EK
07. Launched Ceragem Master-EK
07. Established headquarter in Chile
06. Selected for the Hit Product for the first half (Hankook Daily etc.)
05. Established headquarter in Turkey
02. Moved Korea Headquarter (Seoul → Cheonan)
01. Completed manufacturing factory in China (Tianjin) - 2003.
- 12. Selected for the Hit Product for the second half of 2003 (Hankyoreh Newspaper, etc.)
11. Implemented ERP system
11. Changed service system (A/S Subcontractor Contract)
09. Established headquarter in Indonesia
09. Provided free repair service for the damaged products by typhoon “Maemi”
06. Selected for the Hit Product for the fiirst half of 2003 (Hankook Daily, etc.)
06. Established headquarter in Singapore
05. Obtained SASO Certification (Ceragem Master-M3500)
05. Invited the customers for factory tour
04. Hosted Bike Campaign to help North Korean children
03. Expanded and moved the factory (Incheon → Cheonan)
03. Sponsored 2002 Professional Ssireum Tournament (3 years in a row)
02. Completed the factory in Cheonan, Korea, Implemented automated manufacturing system - 2002.
- 12. Selected for the Hit Product for the second half (Kyunghayng Daily News, etc. )
11. Awarded the 10-Million Dollar Export Tower Prize on the 39th Export Day.
11. Established Headquarter in Middle East
10. Selected for 2002 the World Best Product (the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy in Korea)
09. Established headquarter in Spain
09. Established headquarter in Australia
08. Obtained CE·GS·PSE Certification (Ceragem Master-M3500)
08. Established headquarter in Taiwan
08. Established suam Factory in China
07. Selected for Hit Product for the first half of 2004 (Hankyoreh Daily, etc.)
07. Established headquarter in New Zealand
07. Established headquarter in Germany
06. Selected for the Best Customer Satisfaction Management System Company (KMA QA)
05. Supported 1330 guide service for foreigners for Worldcup
05. Established headquarter in Hongkong
04. Obtained UL Certification (Ceragem Master-M3500)
04. Established Yanjin manufacturing plant in China
04. Selected for 2002 Export Promising Company/Seoul Economic Newspaper
04. Cheonan Factory Groundbreaking Ceremony (Factory expansion)
03. Sponsored 2002 Professional Ssireum Tournament (2 years in a row)
03. Selected for Excellent ISO Company (3 years in a row) (KMA QA)
01. Established headquarter in China - 2001.
- 12. Selected for the Hit Product for the second half (Kukmin Daily , etc.)
11. Awarded the 5-Million Dollar Export Tower Prize on the 38th Export Day
11. CEO Lee, Hwan-Seong received the award Industrial Service Medal
09. Hosted 2001 Ceragem Family Festival (by area)
09. Obtained ISO9001 Certification (KMA QA)
09. Selected for Excellent ISO Company 2 years in a row (Kore Management Association QA)
08. Implemented evaluation system for the new suppliers
05. Selected for Export Promising Company (Small and Medium Business Corporation)
05. Obtained UL Certification (Ceragem Master-M3000)
04. Signed for sponsoring Ceragem Master Golf Circuit
04. Established headquarter in China
04. Established manufacturing factory in China (Yanji)
03. Sponsored 2001 Professional Ssireum Tournament
02. Obtained FCC Certification (Ceragem Master-M3500)
01. Selected as an official sponsor products of Korea Sports Council (KSC)
01. Selected as an official sponsor of KIC (Korea Olympic Committee)
01. Launched Ceragem Master-M3500 - 2000.
- 12. Selected for the Second Half Hit Product (Munhwa Daily Newspaper, etc.)
12. Selected for Excellent company (KMA QA)
12. Selected for a company allowing a replacement of military service
12. Approved for Ceragem Master-M3500
11. Awarded the 1 Million-Dollar Export Tower Prize on the 37th Export Day (First time in the industry)
11. Hosted Hosted Ceragem Family Grand Festival (Seoul, Deajeon)
11. Extension of HQ office
09. Obtained ISO9002 Certification
09. Obtained ISO9002:1994 Quality System Certification
08. Hosted Summer Distributor Training (Boeun-gun)
08. Hhosted The 1st Service Instructor and Manager Training (Seoul)
07. Opened CERAGEM R&D Center
07. Hosted 1st Employees Workshop (Yangpyeong)
06. Selected for the Hit Product for the first half /Kyunghyang Daily Newspaper, etc.
04. Obtained Venture Company Certification in Korea (Small and Medium Business Corporation)
04. Implemented Suggestion System
02. Produced 2nd TV-CM (Model: Actor Choi, Bul Am) - 1999.
- 12. Exported Ceragem Master-M3000 to U.S.
11. Hosted 1999 Ceragem Family Grand Festival (Daejeon)
10. Obtained FCC certification, FDA approval (Ceragem Master-M3000)
10. Hosted the Ceragem 1 year anniversary
10. Established headquarter in U.S.A.
09. Opened Homepage (www.ceragem.co.kr)
07. Produced the first TV-CM (Model: Actor Yu, Dong Geun)
06. Hosted the 1st Ceragem Field Day.
06. Implemented bus tour training for distributors
05. Published company magazine “Ceragem News”
05. Expanded and moved the factory (Apartment-style Factory → In-house Factory /
05. Namdong Industrial Complex, Incheon)
05. Designated as an official sponsor of the 109th IOC (International Olympic Committee) Assembly
05. Started Ceragem bus operation
03. Hosted the First National Distributor Training (Gonjiam, Korea)
02. Changed company name (Samsung Medical Equipment → CERAGEM Medical Equipment)
01. Approved for Ceragem Master-M3000
01. Launched Ceragem Master-M3000
01. Established 22 A/S center network in Korea
01. Selected for Quality Assurance Company with “Q” mark - 1998.
- 12. Approved and certified for medical equipment examination and quality control standard(Ceragem Master-M3000)
10. Established Samsung Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.
