SB선보(에스비선보)

 The 2025 first-half “Sunbo Blood Donation Day” was held on March 6 in front of each plant operated by Sunbo Industries and Sunbo Unitech.  Divided into morning and afternoon sessions, the group blood donation campaign saw a total of 24 members from the Sunbo Family participating—19 from Sunbo Industries and 5 from Sunbo Unitech—spreading warmth and compassion throughout the local community.  In recent months, Sunbo Industries has actively engaged in various social contribution initiatives, including employee blood donations, the “Busan Good Payment Campaign” to support small business owners, and the delivery of relief supplies to wildfire victims in Gimhae.  Recognizing the growing need for community support in the wake of ongoing disasters and incidents, Sunbo has encouraged its employees to continue participating in volunteer work and charitable giving on an individual level as well.​

 ​On March 27, Sunbo Unitech’s Daebul Plant and Sunbo Hightech hosted a Zero-Accident Pledge Ceremony to strengthen on-site safety awareness.  The ceremony was attended by Sunbo Hightech CEO Sangdo Kim, who also serves as the company’s Chief Safety and Health Officer, along with members of the HSE Team, General Affairs Team, and supervisors from both direct and partner companies. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to safety by reading aloud a pledge comprising 12 safety rules and signing the document together.  The Daebul Plant has set its 2025 HSE target as achieving “Zero Safety Accidents and 1,037 Days Without Accidents,” while the Yeongam Plant has committed to “Zero Safety Accidents and 2,189 Days Without Accidents.” Each facility posted the signed pledge prominently on company bulletin boards to ensure that all employees can consistently review and stay mindful of their safety commitments.​ 

 On March 26, the Sunbo Junior Board and Sunbo Volunteers held an executive meeting, "JjinTalk Day," at the protocol room of the Sunbo Industrial headquarters.  JjinTalk Day, organized by the Sunbo Volunteers and Junior Board, serves as a platform for communication between different levels of employees, where staff and senior employees meet with executives to present suggestions and improvement plans regarding company operations and organizational culture.  The event was attended by three executives and ten employees, who discussed topics such as ▲work environment and systems, ▲organizational culture, ▲welfare and facilities, and ▲company events. The executives present included Vice Chairman Park Doo-seon, Vice President of Management Support Seo Jae-wook, and Executive Director of Management Planning/Quality Management Choi Kyung-ho. Employees who had previously gathered feedback shared suggestions from the Sunbo Family, including Kim Jeong-seok, Kwon Sang-woong, Kim Su-hwan, Baek Jin-ho, Lee Myung-ho, Jang Bong-su, Kang Ji-hye, Ko Na-won, Park Young-jun, and Lee Su-ji. The Sunbo Volunteers and Junior Board conducted a pre-survey to collect concerns, improvement plans, and ideas from the Sunbo Family regarding both work-related and personal matters. A total of 57 people participated in the survey, with respondents representing various ranks: three executives, 14 managers, 26 senior employees, and 14 staff members.  Based on the survey results, the Sunbo Volunteers and Junior Board presented suggestions during the meeting, including ▲improvements to interdepartmental overtime and on-call systems, ▲extending summer vacation and changing perceptions on annual leave usage, ▲expanding commuting bus routes and schedules, and other work environment improvements. They also suggested ▲expanding horizontal communication, ▲enhancing scheduling transparency, ▲improving fairness in performance evaluations, along with welfare-related suggestions such as ▲upgrading outdated infrastructure, ▲increasing support for cultural activities, and ▲raising funding for employee clubs. In addition, various other topics were raised, including adjusting internal event schedules, creating a new CS department for EPC product support, regularizing company dinners with cost support, and defining roles and responsibilities (R&R) between departments. The executives listened attentively to each suggestion and provided detailed feedback, including their plans and the possibility of implementation. Through JjinTalk Day, employees were able to broaden their mutual understanding and explore various ways to improve the work environment and establish a better organizational culture.  Meanwhile, the Junior Board and Sunbo Volunteers, which were launched in February with new members, have been planning and hosting various events to strengthen camaraderie among employees and promote a family-friendly corporate culture.

 Sunbo Industrial successfully supplied key equipment for the offshore natural gas facility, the ‘FSRU Project.’  In this project, Sunbo Industrial supplied the core equipment skids for the FSRU (Floating Storage Regasification Unit), an LNG offshore gas production and supply facility, using the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) method. Notably, this project is significant as it marks the first time Sunbo Industrial has handled all stages in-house, from basic design to detailed design, production design, and manufacturing, based on the client's request. Sunbo has been recognized for its technical expertise and quality by global clients and is set to participate in subsequent projects with an expanded scope of work (SoW).

 On March 17th, a "Sunshine 2027 Sharing Meeting" was held at Sunbo Hightech to strengthen on-site communication with team members.  During the sharing meeting for the Honam Business Division, a pre-meeting with key executives was held to actively incorporate the opinions of the field and ideas from the employees. They discussed practical solutions and improvements to help the Honam Business Division better implement the Sunshine Project.  The meeting began with Director Lee Se-young of Sunbo Angel Partners sharing the results of the company-wide “Interview 100” project conducted last year, as well as the voices of Honam Business Division members gathered on-site that day. Following that, CEO Oh Jong-hoon of Sunbo Angel Partners emphasized, "The Honam Business Division plays a crucial role in the new business areas of Sunbo Industry," and added, "We expect the division to lead the Sunshine Project successfully, especially in the environmentally-friendly sectors such as carbon capture." Director Sung Kyung-hyun of Lighthouse Combine Invest presented a more detailed implementation system and management methods of the Sunshine Project from the practical perspective of field workers. Then, CEO Ko Deok-su of Carbon Value explained the competitiveness and market potential of the carbon capture device jointly developed with Sunbo Industry, highlighting that "the manufacturing capabilities on-site played a crucial role in Carbon Value’s rapid growth." Kim Sang-do, CEO of Sunbo Hightech, who attended the meeting, emphasized, "The key to the success of the project lies in the genuine empathy and active participation of all members," and urged, "Let’s join forces to ensure that the Honam Business Division leads the Sunshine 2027 project with the strength and ideas from the field."  Moving forward, the Sunshine 2027 Project Team plans to hold regular Sunshine Sharing Meetings and discussions at the Honam Business Division once every quarter. Additionally, monthly field team leader meetings will be conducted to continuously incorporate feedback and ideas from the members.​ 

   Sunbo is conducting mentoring for new employees with less than a year of service.  The mentoring program pairs new employees with mentors (one from a relevant department and one from a different department) starting on their first day of work. Previously, the company identified employees who joined within a certain period and held group mentoring ceremonies to kick off activities. However, from now on, the program will be implemented on an ongoing basis.  The mentoring groups for this session are as follows: ▲ Group 1: Mentee Hwang Won-woo (Field Equipment Design Team), Mentors Kim Si-yoon (Senior, Field Equipment Design Team) and Yang Seung-hyun (Senior, Materials Procurement Team) ▲ Group 2: Mentee Park Hyung-jun (Process Design Team), Mentors Kwon Young-min (Senior, Process Design Team) and Yoon Dong-hyun (Senior, Plant Sales Team) ▲ Group 3: Mentee Park Da-yeon (Technology Research Team 1), Mentors Jeong Young-hoon (Senior, Technology Research Team 1) and Lee Myung-ho (Senior, Finance and HR Team) These groups will carry out their activities for three months. Each group will receive a stipend of 100,000 KRW for activity-related costs such as tea time and lunch.  Mentors will guide their mentees through the company’s overview, workplace etiquette, and rules based on the new employee guidebook. Additionally, mentors will support mentees in adapting to both the company and their job responsibilities, encouraging camaraderie among colleagues and informal activities. Through this mentoring program, it is expected that mentors will strengthen their bond with mentees and achieve synergies, while mentees will improve their skills, discover their potential, and develop interest in their work life.​ 

 The SB Table Tennis Club, the official table tennis club of Sunbo, achieved outstanding results at the 7th Yoo Nam-gyu Table Tennis Tournament, held in collaboration with the Korea Exchange.  The tournament took place from March 8th over two days at the Gangseo Indoor Gymnasium. Representing the SB Table Tennis Club were Choi Doo-young, Kim Kwang-su, Lee Dong-min (all from the Finance and HR team), and Ahn Jeong-bin (from the IT team), who competed fiercely. The Yoo Nam-gyu Table Tennis Tournament is an annual recreational sports event organized by the Korea Exchange Table Tennis Team, which was established in November 2022 in Busan, with approximately 1,400 table tennis enthusiasts from the Busan area participating each year.  Choi Doo-young won first place in the Men's Singles 7th Division, along with promotion to the 6th Division. As an advisor to the SB Table Tennis Club, Choi Doo-young had previously demonstrated his exceptional skills, having won the 8th Division at the 27th Busan Metropolitan Mayor’s Table Tennis Tournament last year.  Choi Doo-young shared, “I first encountered table tennis at a local table tennis hall when I was an elementary school student, and I’ve been playing consistently since then. I also enjoy playing with my colleagues at Sunbo. Since last year, I’ve been formally registered with the Busan Table Tennis Association and participating in competitions.” He continued, “This time, it was significant for the SB Table Tennis Club as we officially registered with the association and competed with three colleagues. I’m thrilled to have made it to the quarterfinals and been promoted to the 6th Division, and I’m grateful to the company for providing us with team uniforms.” He added, “Although we work hard for Sunbo’s bright future, the table tennis club is a great way for us to sweat and laugh together when we feel tired. I will continue to work hard to make it a club that brings us together.” He also expressed gratitude, saying, “I want to thank the company again for providing such an excellent in-house table tennis facility, and I am thankful to all the SB Table Tennis Club members.”

 On March 12th and 18th, Sunbo Industrial and Sunbo Unitech held morning lectures at the training centers of each corporation.  The theme of the lecture was "Enhancing Intergenerational Collaboration and Organizational Communication Skills." The lecture included engaging content such as the "Balance Game," which received positive feedback. During the session, strategies for improving collaboration skills were presented, including "making mid-term progress checks a habit" and "clarifying instructions regarding deadlines and deliverables."​ 

 The "Sunbo Blood Donation Day" for the first half of 2025 was held on March 6th in front of the Sunbo Industrial and Sunbo Unitech factories.  The group blood donation event, which was divided into morning and afternoon sessions, saw a total of 24 SunboFamily members participating, with 19 from Sunbo Industrial and 5 from Sunbo Unitech. These employees helped bring warmth to the local community.  Recently, Sunbo Industrial has been actively involved in social contributions, including employee blood donation drives, participation in the "Busan Good Payment Campaign" to support small businesses and self-employed individuals in Busan, and the "Kimhae Wildfire Relief Supply Donation" by SunboFamily. As various disasters and accidents continue, Sunbo emphasized the growing need for help in the local community and urged employees to consistently engage in volunteer work and charitable efforts.

 On March 27th, Sunbo Unitech's Daebul Plant and Sunbo High-Tech held a Non-Accident Pledge Ceremony to raise awareness of on-site safety.  The ceremony was attended by Kim Sang-do, CEO of Sunbo High-Tech (Safety and Health Management Officer), along with the HSE team, general affairs team, and supervisors from both direct and partner companies, all of whom pledged to comply with safety regulations. Each department read out the Non-Accident Pledge, which consists of 12 safety rules, and all participants signed the pledge, reaffirming their commitment to safe work practices. The Daebul Plant set its 2025 HSE goal as "Zero Safety Accidents and Achieving 1,037 Days of No Accidents," while the Yeongam Plant committed to "Zero Safety Accidents and Achieving 2,189 Days of No Accidents." The signed pledges were posted on the company-wide bulletin boards so that all employees could regularly review them.

​​To foster a company-wide culture of sharing and open communication, several internal organizations within the Sunbo Family were successfully launched on February 18 and 19.  The third cohort of “SunPorters”, composed of employees from Sunbo Industries, Sunbo Unitech (Gupyeong and Daebul Plants), and Sunbo Peace, will play an active role in promoting internal policies—such as gratitude sharing, flexible annual leave usage, and adherence to core work hours. They will also encourage participation in various events and programs that contribute to a positive organizational culture. Since its initial launch in early 2023, the SunPorters have spearheaded initiatives like the Hanmaeum Festival and Communication Day to strengthen employee bonds and cultivate a family-friendly workplace environment. They also gather employee feedback on welfare policies and actively push for meaningful institutional improvements. The newly formed “1st Junior Board” kicked off with participation from senior-level staff at Sunbo Industries and Sunbo Hi-Tech. The Junior Board serves as a youth executive committee comprised of assistant manager-level employees and below. Separate from traditional executive or management meetings, the board is tasked with proposing, discussing, and making decisions on key internal matters. It is envisioned as a collaborative body that promotes progressive organizational culture, enhances communication across all ranks, and expands dialogue platforms such as rank-based roundtable discussions.  Both the SunPorters and the Junior Board will host “JjinTalk Day”—executive town halls—on a semiannual basis and continue organizing the bi-monthly Hanmaeum Festival. These two groups will also form the backbone of the new “SunboWay Task Force (TF)”, an initiative aimed at driving organizational innovation and improving the work environment. The SunboWay TF consists of: ▲ Bongsoo Jang (Senior, Junior Board) ▲ Jihye Kang (Associate, SunPorters) ▲ Jungseok Kim (General Affairs Team Leader) ▲ Suji Lee (General Affairs Team) ▲ Seyoung Lee (Director, Sunbo Angel Partners)  The TF will focus on promoting cross-departmental collaboration, motivating team members, and enhancing overall productivity through the design and execution of various programs. Additionally, the first cohort of the Sunbo Volunteer Corps was launched on February 19. Representing the entire Sunbo Family, this group will take part in community outreach and external volunteer activities. Starting in March, members will engage in bi-monthly volunteer work at local senior centers and deliver daily necessities to those in need. What makes these initiatives particularly meaningful is that they are all driven by voluntary employee participation. Based on well-structured annual activity plans, these groups are expected to play a significant role in enhancing employee pride and promoting a family-friendly corporate culture throughout the Sunbo Family.​ 

​On February 7, Sunbo held an ERP Migration Town Hall on the rooftop training center of its headquarters to explore the transition to a next-generation ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.  With over 180 employees in attendance, the town hall was a success, serving as a forum to analyze the limitations of the current ERP system and to discuss the strategic direction for the upcoming system. “Migration” refers to the process of moving from one operating system to a more advanced or entirely new one. Three vendors participated in the event, each demonstrating their ERP solutions. Sunbo is currently pushing forward with the ERP migration initiative to better prepare for its upcoming IPO and to enhance both operational efficiency and overall competitiveness.  Through the demonstration of new Java-based ERP systems, Sunbo Family gained insights into the future of ERP. Unlike the existing setup, which requires ERP to run solely on in-office PCs, the new solutions offer the flexibility to operate across PCs, web browsers, and mobile platforms. Employees thoroughly compared the strengths and weaknesses of each solution, evaluating the competitiveness of the three participating vendors. Following the town hall, Sunbo conducted an internal survey to collect employee feedback and gain a clearer understanding of issues and improvement needs regarding the current ERP system. Based on this input, the company will define its direction, select the most suitable ERP system, and carry out a structured migration plan.  This event significantly raised awareness across the organization about the future of ERP systems and laid an important foundation for building a more efficient work environment. The IT team emphasized the importance of continued feedback and meticulous preparation, encouraging all employees to actively participate and cooperate to ensure the success of the ERP migration project.​ 

 Chungwook Kim, CEO of Sunbo Unitech, was awarded a commendation for his contributions to the development of the shipbuilding and offshore equipment industry during the Annual General Meeting of the Busan Marine Equipment Association, held on February 25 at the Mieum Industrial Complex Hall.  Each year, the association selects outstanding member companies that have made significant contributions to the industry through active business management — including technological innovation, revenue growth, cost reduction, and job creation — and presents them with commendations. The award received by CEO Kim, issued in the name of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, represents the highest level of recognition. This honor further affirms the capabilities of Sunbo Unitech, which continues to secure core technologies and evolve into a comprehensive green energy solutions provider.​ 

 Jin-Tae In, Executive Director at Sunbo Industries, was awarded a commendation for his contributions to the development of the shipbuilding and offshore equipment industry during the “Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Equipment Industry Day” event, held on February 20 at the Grand Ballroom of the Asti Hotel in Busan.  The event was attended by key figures from related organizations, including the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Busan Metropolitan City, Korea Industrial Complex Corporation, and the Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association. It served as an opportunity to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the shipbuilding and offshore industry. The commendation awarded to Executive Director In, issued in the name of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, is the highest level of honor presented at the event. His recognition not only highlights his personal achievements but also reaffirms the pivotal role and contributions of the Sunbo Family in promoting the growth of the shipbuilding and offshore equipment sector.​ 

​​On February 10, Sunbo Unitech held a Safety Resolution Rally in front of Building C at its Gupyeong Plant, with all employees from both the Gupyeong Plant and the Energy Solutions division in attendance.  The rally was organized in response to a series of safety incidents and unsafe practices that had occurred within a one-month span. It aimed to prevent future hazards and reinforce a strong culture of safety awareness. The event began with a safety address by Sunbo Unitech CEO Chungwook Kim and proceeded with the following: ▲ a reading of the safety pledge ▲ a signing ceremony ▲ the presentation of signed safety pledges ▲ safety remarks by Sunbo Family Vice Chairman Dooseon Park and Executive Director Youngsam Lim (Head of HSE) ▲ and a collective safety inspection and confirmation by all attendees.  In his address, CEO Kim emphasized three key principles: Nothing is more important than safety Everyone, including management, must maintain the right mindset toward safety Let this rally mark the end of repeated incidents and the beginning of a return to a zero-accident workplace Executive Director Lim highlighted real examples of potential hazards and unsafe behaviors observed at the Gupyeong site. He stated, “It is the proper actions of all employees that create a zero-accident workplace. From partner company representatives to supervisors, everyone must lead by example and help build a strong culture of safety awareness.” Vice Chairman Park reiterated Item 10 of the safety pledge: “We will stop work immediately when dangerous situations arise and report to a supervisor for proper action.” He stressed the importance of actively implementing safety measures.  He also encouraged employees to make a habit of wearing safety gear such as protective goggles and masks and to always approach work with a sound and responsible mindset to prevent accidents. After reviewing the safety pledge, all participating employees signed the document as a collective commitment to uphold safety standards.​ 

​​On February 14, the chairman and executive team of China’s Hengli Group visited Sunbo Industries' headquarters and Dadae Plant 2, strengthening business ties between the two companies.  The Hengli delegation began their visit with a tour of Sunbo’s Dadae Plant 2 before heading to the headquarters, where they explored the facilities and the company’s promotional exhibition hall. After a commemorative photo session and a viewing of the corporate promotional video, the group moved to a nearby hotel to join Sunbo’s executive team for a dinner meeting. Hengli Group, which established its shipbuilding subsidiary in 2022, has rapidly emerged as a rising powerhouse in China’s shipbuilding industry. The company is currently expanding its shipyard operations on a large scale and is pursuing the construction of ultra-large tankers and container vessels. As such, it is seen as both a promising partner and a key player in the eco-friendly shipbuilding sector.  Recognizing the ongoing competitive yet collaborative relationship with China in the global shipbuilding market, Sunbo Industries is actively expanding its international presence and exports in the field of eco-friendly ship equipment and systems.​