Rittal Korea Opens Doors to Incheon University Students
Visit Showcases Manufacturing Facility and Business Strategy in Songdo
Incheon,
Korea – Rittal Korea, a global manufacturing company located in Songdo,
Incheon, recently hosted a visit program for students from Incheon
University's German Language and Literature and French Language and
Literature departments. The program included a company introduction,
product demonstrations, tours of the factory and showroom, and a
question-and-answer session. Students had the opportunity to learn
firsthand about Rittal Korea's capabilities in industrial and IT
solutions.
The visit began with a
welcome address from Mr. Justin Lee, Managing Director of Rittal Korea.
Mr. Lee shared his reasons for joining Rittal Korea and his thoughts on
choosing a career path. He explained that unlike many other foreign
companies in Korea focused primarily on sales, Rittal Korea has built
stability through investment in its factory. He also emphasized the
trust he has in the German headquarters' commitment to high-quality
manufacturing as a key factor in his decision. For students choosing
their first job, he advised prioritizing personal importance.
Following the welcome, Mr. Choi Young-hwan, Product Manager in the Marketing Team, presented an overview of Rittal Korea.
Rittal
Korea specializes in enclosures and offers a variety of solutions
optimized for different industries. The company's steel enclosures are
produced with advanced mechanical engineering techniques and global
certifications, ensuring high quality. These products are used in
industrial settings for electrical switchboards and climate control
panels, crucial for stable power supply and preventing overheating to
protect equipment. Rittal Korea also incorporates IoT technology into
devices like smart panels to monitor energy flow and temperature in
production lines in real time, improving maintenance efficiency.
The
company actively pursues business by offering custom processing
services based on customer needs, focusing on industrial and IT
solutions. They provide integrated hardware and software solutions
(EPLAN) to support customers throughout the design and manufacturing
process, proposing efficient operating methods for manufacturing
environments.
Established in 1996,
Rittal Korea operates its headquarters in Songdo along with branches in
Gwangju and Busan, forming a nationwide sales network. The company has
approximately 100 employees and supplies products directly to key
customers through distributors and service partners. They produce around
50 finished enclosure products daily, expanding their value chain.
The
showroom tour, led by Product Manager Choi Young-hwan, introduced
Rittal Korea's main product lines. In addition to enclosures, Rittal
Korea offers power distribution systems, cooling systems, and other key
product groups, combining them to propose optimized solutions for
various industries. Technical strengths such as efficient cooling
technology for IT data center enclosures linked with industrial air
conditioners, and the busbar system for stable and efficient power
distribution, were highlighted. The smart panel system, utilizing IoT
for remote monitoring and management, was presented as an essential
solution for the era of industrial automation.
Next,
Mr. Choi Kyu-sang, Operation Team Leader, guided the factory tour.
Students observed various stages of enclosure production, including the
gasketing line, welding process, and assembly line. The manufacturing
process involves product receiving, frame welding, bending/painting,
film measurement, product processing and assembly, pre-shipment
inspection, packaging, shipping, and installation. The tour included a
visit to the MOD Center on the second floor, where products undergo
custom cutting and hole processing.
Rittal
Korea engages with customers through various online and offline
channels. The company aims to provide comprehensive solutions across the
entire manufacturing environment in collaboration with its software
partner, EPLAN.
This visit offered
the participating university students valuable insights into Rittal
Korea's advanced manufacturing capabilities, its range of industrial
solutions, and its vision for the future direction of the industry.
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Hyeonseo, Lee Minho, Lee Shiwoo
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Rittal Korea: German
Engineering Excellence Paving the Way for Smart Infrastructure from Songdo
Rittal is a global leader in
industrial automation and enclosure systems headquartered in Germany. With over
60 years of engineering expertise, Rittal provides reliable electrical control
systems and IT infrastructure solutions to industrial sites in more than 90
countries worldwide. As a core subsidiary of the Friedhelm Loh Group, Rittal offers
a wide range of products including control cabinets, server racks, cooling
systems, and power distribution units.
In South Korea, Rittal Korea
serves as the central hub for delivering cutting-edge technologies and services
to clients across the country and throughout Asia. Strategically located in the
Songdo
International Business District,
the company plays a pivotal role in connecting global technology with regional
industry needs.
Establishing a Strategic Hub in
Songdo
In 2015, Rittal opened a new
regional headquarters and logistics center in Songdo, spanning approximately
10,000 square meters. This facility serves as a key logistics and technology
hub for the Korean and greater Asian markets. It is equipped with storage
capacity for over 3,200 pallets, can accommodate up to 110 employees, and
features an automated logistics system for fast and efficient product delivery.
In addition, EPLAN, Rittal’s sister company, shares the Songdo
facility, providing clients with an integrated suite of engineering software
and hardware solutions, thereby enhancing project efficiency and automation.
A Key Partner in Songdo’s Smart City Project
Rittal played a crucial role in
the Songdo Smart City development, proving its technological capabilities by
building a high-speed data center infrastructure. The project included full
turnkey delivery of integrated control systems, server and network equipment — completed in just three months, marking
one of the fastest smart city infrastructure deployments in the world.
Growing Alongside Korean
Industry
Rittal Korea partners with some
of Korea’s most prominent companies,
including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Hyundai Motor Company. The
company provides tailored solutions across diverse industries such as semiconductors,
manufacturing, energy, and telecommunications — offering reliable infrastructure and efficient energy
management systems to ensure high customer satisfaction.
Engineering the Future with
Rittal
Committed to sustainable
technology development and automation, Rittal enhances its clients'
productivity and operational efficiency. By addressing global ESG standards and
embracing innovation, the company continues to lead the way in digital
transformation infrastructure — with its
Songdo base at the forefront of its growth strategy across Asia.
Rittal Korea Headquarter: 11-8,
Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea, Website: www.rittal.com
Yeom Jaebin, Park Huichan, Jo Donghyeok
