Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Since 1989
Coway Corp. is a South Korean company founded in 1989 that makes environmental home appliances, including water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, water softeners, mattresses, and massage chairs. Its headquarters are listed as Seoul, and it is publicly traded under ticker 021240.KS. The company has roughly 5,000 to 10,000 employees and reports revenue in the 3.4 billion band. Its industries include automotive, electronics, appliances, and consumer goods. Recent reporting describes its third-quarter FY2026 financial results, with growth noted in Malaysia and Thailand.
Coway Corp. at a glance
Revenue
3.4B
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1989
Ownership
Publicly traded (KSC: 021240.KS)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Appliance
Consumer Goods
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
37 years in operation (founded 1989).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Coway Corp. is a South Korean company founded in 1989 that makes environmental home appliances, including water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, water softeners, mattresses, and massage chairs. Its headquarters are listed as Seoul, and it is publicly traded under ticker 021240.KS. The company has roughly 5,000 to 10,000 employees and reports revenue in the 3.4 billion band. Its industries include automotive, electronics, appliances, and consumer goods. Recent reporting describes its third-quarter FY2026 financial results, with growth noted in Malaysia and Thailand.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1989 |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | 3.4B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (KSC: 021240.KS) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Coway Corp. makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and reports more than 5,600 patents in water filtration and air purification.
Certifications
Coway Corp. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — coway.com.my
ISO 45001 — coway.com.my
ISO 9001 — coway.com.my
Latest developments
2026-11-06 — Coway Announces Financial Results for Q3 FY2026 (prnewswire.com)
2026-11-06 — Coway Posts a "Jump" in Third-Quarter Results on Malaysia, Thailand Growth - The Asia Business Daily (asiae.co.kr)
2026-08-25 — Coway expands in B2B market with tailored install, maintenance services - The Korea Times (koreatimes.co.kr)
2026-01-06 — Coway adds new creative agency to roster following pitch | Marketing-Interactive (marketing-interactive.com)
2025-12-30 — Press Release | Coway (coway.com)
2025-10-29 — Coway Signs Strategic Partnership with Jeju Shinhwa World... Expands Partnership Network - The Asia Business Daily (asiae.co.kr)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
Munich, Germany — asiae.co.kr
Company details
Coway has been publicly listed and operates with a workforce of about 5,000 to 10,000 people, and it expanded its business-to-business installation and maintenance services in 2026. Coway Corp. was founded in 1989, and has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 37 years in operation (founded 1989). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Coway Corp. make?
Coway Corp. is a South Korean company founded in 1989 that makes environmental home appliances, including water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, water softeners, mattresses, and massage chairs. Its headquarters are listed as Seoul, and it is publicly traded under ticker 021240.KS. The company has roughly 5,000 to 10,000 employees and reports revenue in the 3.4 billion band. Its industries include automotive, electronics, appliances, and consumer goods. Recent reporting describes its third-quarter FY2026 financial results, with growth noted in Malaysia and Thailand.
When was Coway Corp. founded?
Coway Corp. was founded in 1989.
How big is Coway Corp.?
Coway Corp. has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the 3.4B range.
Is Coway Corp. publicly traded?
Publicly traded (KSC: 021240.KS). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Coway Corp. hold?
Coway Corp. lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+82 158-8-5200
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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