[Weekly SMEs] Sangdo Furniture, Lock&Lock, Xperon, Milwaukee

Key equipment of Sangdo Furniture Monster Logistics.
[Photo by Sangdo Furniture]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jonghwa] Sangdo Furniture has established 'Monsterlogis,' a logistics equipment specialist company, to enhance efficient warehouse management and operations. Global household goods company Lock&Lock Co., Ltd. held the awards ceremony for the 1st Design Contest 'Designing Life' on the 20th. Xperon, a comprehensive golf lifestyle app, is conducting a screen hole-in-one event, and premium power tool brand Milwaukee has launched a high-performance flashlight product that enables convenient work in narrow and dark work sites.

Sangdo Furniture Establishes Logistics Equipment Specialist Company 'Monsterlogis'... Strengthening Distribution Business

Examples of using container docks (top), rolltainers (bottom left), and stacking racks (bottom right). [Photo courtesy of Sangdo Furniture]

Sangdo Furniture has established 'Monsterlogis,' a logistics equipment specialist company, to efficiently manage and operate logistics warehouses. Monsterlogis supplies the latest equipment used in logistics centers and was founded based on Sangdo Furniture's 20 years of experience in operating its own warehouses and delivery services.

Monsterlogis owns equipment such as 'container docks,' which enable stable forklift access even on unstable surfaces; 'rolltainers,' which are suitable for loading heavy or large quantities of goods for easy one-time transport; and 'stacking racks,' which can be stacked up to four levels, allowing large volumes of goods to be stored efficiently and maximizing space utilization.

Monsterlogis plans to provide these key equipment in customized sizes tailored to each customer's work environment and to add desired functions, aiming to become a leading distributor of the latest logistics equipment. Currently, Monsterlogis is accelerating growth by opening its 1st and 2nd logistics centers in Gimpo.

Huh Jin-young, CEO of Sangdo Furniture, said, "We want to grow together with customers by sharing the inconveniences and experiences we have gained from operating logistics warehouses for many years to improve storage efficiency." He added, "As online business rapidly grows in the untact era and the importance of logistics increases, Monsterlogis will also supply various equipment and systems to enhance corporate competitiveness."

Seo Ji-hyo (25), who won the grand prize at the 1st Lock&Lock Design Contest, with her 'Home Cook Sous Vide Kit'.
[Photo by Lock&Lock]

Lock&Lock Holds Awards Ceremony for 1st Design Contest 'Designing Life'

Global household goods company Lock&Lock Co., Ltd. held the awards ceremony for the 1st Design Contest 'Designing Life' at its headquarters in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the 20th, honoring the winners.

The contest, held from September 1 to 30, received about 190 submissions and attracted significant attention, recording over 120,000 views on the contest site 'The Contest' during the period.

Through judging by internal and external experts, 11 works were selected that well represented the corporate value of 'people-centered life innovation' through design. Due to the unexpectedly high quality of submissions, in addition to the original grand prize (1), gold (2), silver (2), and Autodesk Fusion 360 special awards (2), four additional special awards were given.

The grand prize was awarded to Seo Ji-hyo (25, female) for her work 'Home Cook Sous Vide Kit,' which was highly praised for its simple and convenient design enabling anyone to easily make sous vide dishes. The gold prize in the product design category went to Kwak Ye-hyun (27) for 'Triple,' a small kitchen appliance combining a cordless kettle, blender, and toaster. The gold prize in visual design was awarded to Lim Do-hwi (25) for 'Flow, Harmony.'

Silver prizes were awarded to Kim Jong-seung (27) for 'Kettle' and Kim Hyun-jin (33) for 'Every moment is LocknLock (Lock&Lock accompanying your everyday life).' Winners received a total prize money of 15 million KRW, including 7 million KRW for the grand prize. The winning works can be viewed on Lock&Lock's official Instagram and other official SNS channels from the 22nd of this month.

Jung Tae-rak, Executive Director of Lock&Lock Design Center, said, "As a company that works with consumers, Lock&Lock planned this contest to reflect users' creative ideas in product development and design." He added, "We will continue to deliver happy daily lives to consumers through user-centered, environmentally conscious, and world-benefiting innovative designs."

The comprehensive golf lifestyle app Experon is currently holding a screen hole-in-one event in Sangwang-ri.
[Photo by Experon]

Xperon Hosts Hole-in-One Event for Screen Golf Courses

Xperon, a comprehensive golf lifestyle app, is currently running a screen hole-in-one event in Sangwari. The Xperon hole-in-one event allows participants to apply before their round, and if they achieve a hole-in-one, they can win various prizes and cash rewards. Participants can easily join the event using Xperon points earned through free hole-in-one applications (up to three times) and attendance checks.

The biggest feature is that the event applies not only to regular golf courses in Korea but also to screen golf courses nationwide. Achieving a hole-in-one using Xperon golf balls or other brands' golf balls at regular golf courses grants a reward worth up to 1.5 million KRW, while screen golf courses offer rewards up to 500,000 KRW. Prizes are given upon submission of a hole-in-one certificate, scorecard, and on-site photos.

Especially, if the visited screen golf course is a franchise of Xperon's unmanned platform 'Cubing,' the hole-in-one prize and rewards are doubled, allowing participants to enjoy twice the benefits of the Xperon event. It is customary to create commemorative balls and share them with fellow golfers after a hole-in-one. The Xperon app allows users to immediately produce these commemorative balls as hole-in-one event prizes through its Life Ball service, earning it a reputation as a golf comprehensive app specialized for hole-in-ones.

Park Jin-hong, Director of Xperon, said, "Xperon's ecosystem for golfers will continue to expand, from golf balls to screen golf hole-in-one events and the golf-dedicated unmanned sales platform Cubing." He added, "We plan to satisfy various needs and fun aspects for golfers through multiple technologies and projects in the future."

'Rechargeable Pen Light (IR PL250)' in use on site. [Photo by Milwaukee Korea]

Milwaukee Launches Two Flashlights Boasting Easy Portability and Powerful Performance

Premium power tool brand Milwaukee has launched two high-performance flashlight products, the 'Rechargeable Pen Light (IR PL250)' and the 'Rechargeable Flashlight (IR FL500),' designed for convenient use in everyday life with small sizes like writing instruments and enabling hands-free work in narrow and dark work sites by attaching to hats or holding in the mouth.

The Rechargeable Pen Light (IR PL250) offers a maximum brightness of 250 lumens and a beam distance of up to 70 meters. It has two output modes and can be used for up to 8 hours. Equipped with a laser pointer, it enables quick communication even in dark work environments. The rubber part at the light's end is designed for users to hold it in their mouth, freeing both hands for work, enhancing convenience. It features IP67 rating for waterproof and dustproof protection against 1-meter immersion and durability to withstand drops from 2 meters.

The new Rechargeable Flashlight (IR FL500), roughly palm-sized (10 cm), offers three output modes and a maximum brightness of 500 lumens. It can be used for up to 40 hours and the light reaches up to 100 meters at maximum output. The magnetic and clip design at the bottom of the flashlight allows it to be mounted in various locations on-site, facilitating comfortable work even in darkness.

Like the pen light, this product also has an IP67 rating and strong durability that resists damage from drops up to 4 meters, making it useful in various work site conditions. Designed for convenient charging with a built-in battery and USB charging method, the new products feature TRUVIEW lighting technology, delivering powerful light despite their small size.