95 Billion KRW Investment... Annual Production of 530 Million Bottles
Preserving Original Beverage Taste and Reducing Plastic Use by 20%
Dongwon Systems, a materials business affiliate of Dongwon Industries, announced on the 24th that it has newly started operations at its second factory in Hoengseong, Gangwon Province, and plans to expand its aseptic filling beverage OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) business, which is being nurtured as a new growth engine.
With an investment of 95 billion KRW in the Hoengseong second factory, Dongwon Systems can now produce 530 million bottles annually across three production lines, including the first factory. This facility has introduced the industry's first automated logistics warehouse, enabling stable product storage and a 24-hour inbound and outbound system.
Dongwon Systems is producing aseptic filling beverage products at the Hoengseong Plant No. 2. [Photo by Dongwon Systems]
Aseptic filling is a method of filling sterilized beverages into PET bottles in aseptic equipment that prevents external bacterial contamination. The company explained that since there is no heat treatment process for sterilization during this procedure, it can maximize the retention of nutrients in the raw materials while preserving their unique taste and aroma.
Additionally, compared to regular PET beverages, the amount of plastic used is about 20% less, making it environmentally friendly, and the transparent design provides consumers with a visual sense of refreshment.
Seo Beom-won, CEO of Dongwon Systems, stated, "Through continuous investment for expansion and sales growth, we aim to produce up to 1 billion bottles and achieve annual sales of 300 billion KRW at the Hoengseong plant." He added, "We will enhance customer trust with the highest quality and develop this site into the largest beverage production base in Korea by creating new added value through continuous investment."
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