Founded in 1989 by Chairman Oh Hong-Sung, Ohsung Unicon Co., Ltd. began as a pioneer in conveyor and automation systems in Korea. Over more than three decades, the company has built a reputation for precision engineering, scalable automation solutions, and uncompromising quality, becoming a trusted partner to industries worldwide.
Strategic Joint Venture with Methods Ohsung Unicon is taking a significant step in its global expansion by establishing a strategic joint venture (JV) with Methods, a highly respected heavy industrial conveyor systems company in India. This partnership combines Ohsung Unicon’s decades of expertise in precision automation and optical technologies with Methods’ strong market presence and operational experience in India, enabling both companies to deliver advanced conveyor and automation solutions tailored to the Indian industrial landscape. Through this collaboration, manufacturers in India can achieve enhanced efficiency, quality, and operational reliability.
The joint venture represents more than a market entry; it fulfills a long-held vision. CEO Soo Hyun Sung states:
“Entering the Indian market has been a long-standing ambition. Through this joint venture, we aim to bring tangible value to India’s industrial ecosystem while showcasing our advanced technologies. Together with Methods, we are confident in setting new benchmarks in efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, creating lasting impact in the Indian market.”
In 2024, leadership transitioned to CEO Soo Hyun Sung, marking the start of a new era of global expansion and technological advancement. Today, Ohsung Unicon, together with its subsidiary Lichtzen Co., Ltd., continues the founder’s legacy by redefining industrial production through cutting-edge UV and IR solutions.
Under the leadership of CEO Soo Hyun Sung, Ohsung and Lichtzen are shaping the next chapter of automation and optical technology. Her vision—grounded in sustainability, precision, and international collaboration— positions the company not just as a manufacturer, but as a strategic partner in industrial innovation.
Ohsung Unicon’s conveyor systems have become integral to production lines in semiconductors, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, automotive, logistics, and cleanroom applications, enabling manufacturers to achieve higher efficiency, accuracy, and reliability in increasingly complex environments. Far more than simple transport mechanisms, these systems are designed to optimize operations and reduce costs, empowering industries to embrace automation with confidence.
Meanwhile, Lichtzen’s UV curing systems stand at the forefront of surface treatment technologies, applied extensively across semiconductor, display, film, automotive, steel, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in printing and packaging. By integrating advanced UV LED modules with traditional medium-pressure UV lamps, Lichtzen delivers faster curing, enhanced durability, and reduced VOC emissions, positioning its solutions as essential tools for next-generation, eco-friendly manufacturing.
The company’s IR drying systems, powered by near-infrared (NIR) and mid-infrared (MIR) technologies, provide non-contact, precise heating in electronics, glass, coating, textiles, and printing applications. These systems enable manufacturers to achieve shorter process times, energy savings, and consistent quality. Complementing these systems is a robust portfolio of UV and IR components—including UV lamps and ballasts, IR lamps, UV/IR LED modules, and power supplies—designed for seamless integration into global OEM equipment, ensuring flexibility, efficiency, and longevity.
Beyond industrial applications, Lichtzen has extended its expertise to the realm of public health and safety. Its 254nm UV sterilization solutions are deployed in hospitals, laboratories, HVAC systems, water treatment facilities, and food and beverage production sites, where they ensure reliable disinfection against bacteria, viruses, and pathogens. Taking this innovation further, the company has introduced the groundbreaking 222nm Far-UV-C technology, which can sterilize surfaces without harming human health. This breakthrough innovation holds vast potential for safe use in hospitals, public transportation, and crowded facilities, representing a transformative step toward advancing global health and everyday safety.
For more than 35 years, Ohsung Unicon and Lichtzen have served as engines of industrial progress—revolutionizing manufacturing with smarter automation, empowering advanced industries with optical solutions, and safeguarding human life with sterilization technologies. Their mission remains clear: to deliver meaningful innovation, providing a true one-stop solution from initial design to after-sales service.
Armed with a heritage of excellence and a bold vision for sustainability, Ohsung and Lichtzen are ready to lead the future of automation and optical technologies worldwide.
