About us | Hankook Battery

Smart Energy Solution Provider
Hankook & Company
is strengthening its position
as a global leader in energy solutions.

The ES Business Headquarters of Hankook & Company is a core battery division under the group’s holding company, Hankook & Company.
Building on a foundation of continuous technological innovation and R&D capabilities in next-generation energy, the company is rapidly growing into a leading battery manufacturer representing Korea.

The ES Business Headquarters, which began its battery manufacturing business in 1944, has the longest heritage in South Korea’s battery industry as the country’s first battery company. After becoming an affiliate of Hankook Tire Group in 1977, the company has been recognized for the high quality and technological expertise of its high-performance batteries, building long-term partnerships with customers around the world.

Following the transition of Hankook & Company into an operating holding company in 2021, it has now established itself as Hankook & Company ES Business Headquarters.

'Hankook' is with all 'Motion' in the world.

Hankook & Company Co., Ltd. ES Business Headquarters is committed to delivering high-quality products and services
in response to ongoing changes in the automotive industry.
In addition to strengthening the competitiveness of its battery business,
the company is proactively identifying opportunities in the future energy sector
and pursuing both business sustainability and social responsibility by expanding into new areas based on eco-friendly energy solutions.

2024
Establishment of our German subsidiary Opening of the Santiago office in Chile
2022
Selected as '2021 GM Supplier of the Year'

Hankook Battery Business – ES Business Introduction

2021
Merged into Hankook & Company Co., Ltd.

Hankook & Company initially started its business through the remanufacturing of battery production equipment, and based on that foundation, it now aims to leap forward as a global energy solution provider.
2020
Completion of US Plant
2019
Renamed to ATLASBX

2018
Awarded the 'USD 500 Million Export Tower'
Official Technical Sponsor of CJ Superrace Super 6000 (~2020)
2017
Awarded the Grand Prize at 'Korea's Representative Brand Awards'
Established US subsidiary
2016
Awarded the 'USD 400 Million Export Tower'
2015
Opened Dubai office
2014
Expanded Jeonju Plant
2010
Established Motorsports Team
2009
Selected as an Excellent Labor-Management Culture Company
Acquired the industry's first Reliability Certification (R-Mark)

2008
Awarded the 'USD 300 Million Export Tower'
2007
Acquired eco-friendly certification
2005
Launched Korea's first automotive AGM battery
2004
Awarded the 'Korea Productivity Award' in the Technical Innovation Category
Changed corporate name to ATLASBX
2003
ISO/TS 16949 Certification
2002
Received Best Product Award (Korean Standards Association)
2001
Completed construction of Jeonju Plant
2000
Began exports to GM (General Motors) in the US
Certified as an Excellent Manufacturing Plant in Korea (Korea Management Association)
Awarded the World Best Award (Korea Management Association)

1999
QA 9000 Certification (TUV RHEINLAND)
1998
ISO 14001 Certification (TUV RHEINLAND)
1997
Commenced supply to 'Renault Samsung Motors'
1996
KOSDAQ Listing
1992
Established R&D Center
Designated as a World-Class Product Development Company
1986
Obtained Grade 1 in Quality Control
1982
Developed Korea's first 'MF Battery'
1979
Relocation of Daejeon Plant
1977
Acquired by 'Hankook Tire Co., Ltd.'
1966
Acquired KS Mark Certification

1944
Established Isan Co., Ltd.
Hankook AtlasBX initially started with manual battery production facilities and recycling processes.

Following its establishment, the company clarified its focus on manufacturing storage batteries and established itself as a producer utilizing modern manufacturing technology.

Global Presence

A global network that brings us closer to customers around the world

Hankook & Company Co., Ltd.’s ES Business Headquarters operates a global network spanning production, R&D, sales, and marketing and communications,
delivering optimized products and services tailored to the needs of each region.