FOUNDATION - 1970s
In 1970s, people used mainly nickel silver, aluminum pots and pottery dishes.
We, STAR SUSEMI CO., LTD developed the household scrubber
“STAR SUSEMI” for cleaning up easily and it gained tremendous popularity.
- 1970. 05
- Established “SINSUNGRI CHEMICAL”
in Daemyeong-Dong, Nam-gu, Daegu - 1972. 03
- Released household scrubber brand “NEW STAR”
- 1974. 08
- Moved to Gaebong-Dong, Guro-gu, Seoul
- 1976. 09
- Released household scrubber brand “STAR SUSEMI”
- 1977. 04
- Registered utility model of “Cleaner with abrasive side”
- 1977. 12
- Changed company name to “STAR SUSEMI CO., LTD.
OVERCOMING A CRISIS AND GROWTH – 1980S
It was a period of intense competition because overseas company entered domestic market and there were many rival
companies at that time. But we extended our facilities and developed for localization of imported goods so we
consolidated our position firmly. Also we released our brand “TRISTA” which has received people’s choice over 3 decades.
- 1981. 03
- Moved our factory to Gajoa-Dong, Seo-Gu, Incheon
(5th Export Industrial Complex) - 1982. 10
- Designation as Approved company for Small and Medium
Enterprise’s modernization by Small and medium Business Corporation - 1984. 06
- Registered utility model of “Abrasive Flap Wheel made of
synthetic resin” - 1984. 12
- Succeeded localization of 2 kinds of non-woven products
(Flap Wheel, Air Filter) - 1985. 04
- Started a TV commercial of Household scrubbers
- 1986. 02
- Released household scrubber brand “THREE STAR”
(now brand name is changed to “TRISTA”) - 1986. 06
- Began to sell Flap Wheel, Air Filter
- 1986. 07
- Exported to Dominika about $300,000 of the scrubber maker
- 1986. 10
- Introduction of the newest card machine from Austria
- 1987. 05
- Designation as a promising small and medium company
by Small and medium Business Corporation - 1989. 11
- Entered Lotte mart
QUALITY MANAGEMENT – 1990s
We are trying to provide the best quality and the reasonable price to customer.
- 1991. 02
- Awarded prize from the chairman of Korea Federation of
Small and Medium Business - 1992. 04
- Released household cleaning products brands “HOME STAR” and
“SILVER STAR” - 1993. 03
- Entered NongHyup chain store (now NH Hanaro mart)
- 1993. 11
- Awarded prize from the minister of Commerce, Energy and Industry
on the Day of Trade - 1996. 11
- Obtained Q-MARK (Quality certification mark for Industrial products)
on scrubbers by Korea Testing & Research Institute - 1997. 06
- Moved to 457-38, Dangjinpo-Ri, Godae-Myeon, Dangjin-Gun,
Chungnam Built more facilities (Capacity 6,000M/Day)
PREPARATION TO JUMP – 2000s
We strengthened our manufacturing base through Business Advancement
and Enhancement equipment. Also we released our industrial brand
“MAXTA” and have established our position strongly in B2B market.
- 2001. 10
- Obtained ISO 9002 certificate
- 2003. 04
- Equipped RTO (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer) with 37,200Nm3/HR
capacity - 2003. 05
- Awarded prize “The Stone Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit”
- 2003. 08
- Obtained ISO 9001, ISO 14001 certificate
- 2004. 11
- Entered E-mart
- 2005. 01
- Released industrial brand “MAXTA”
- 2005. 10
- Awarded prize “Honest Payment of Tax”
- 2006. 01
- Built automation facilities line
(Interlocking all facility lines through the central controller) - 2006. 09
- Released household bath products brand “CARACALLA”
CHALLENGE AND INNOVATION - NOW
We are not afraid of challenges and we follow a ceaseless innovation.
Based on our performance, we are going forward to 100 years company.
- 2013.02
- Awarded prize “Honest Payment of Tax”
- 2013.10
- Changed BI
- 2013.11
- Awarded prize “Prestigious Long-lived Company” from the Administrator
of Small and Medium Business Administration