GigaTeraCompany History
Company History
"The R&D spirit that challenges the impossible,
surprising the world in just 3 years."
Surpassing global competitors to illuminate MLB stadiums,
GigaTera leads the world market with relentless technological innovation.
- GigaTera, The Technology That Moves the Future, RTS™
- GigaTera is strengthening its position as a global brand by establishing a remarkable portfolio of installations in the sports and industrial lighting markets worldwide, with subsidiaries in the USA, Japan, Germany, and Turkey as its strategic bases.
And now, we are introducing another innovation through 'Moving Lighting', the RTS™ (Remote-Controlled Tilting and Steering) technology.
At the end of 2024, the RTS™-integrated RGBW lighting installed at Dickies Arena in the USA opened a new horizon for sports entertainment. This innovation continues into 2025 at Bundesliga's Borussia-Park in Germany. By installing RGBW lighting combined with RTS™ technology alongside the stadium's primary lighting, GigaTera is unlocking new possibilities in the future lighting market, creating dynamic experiences with light.
- GigaTera, A New Leap for Innovation
- In 2012, GigaTera established the "Crazy R&D" center, the heart of technological innovation, and accelerated the expansion of its portfolio to encompass all sectors, including sports, industrial, landscape, and roadway lighting.
This bold investment in R&D has led to remarkable achievements.
Just three years after the R&D center's establishment, in 2015, GigaTera set a historic milestone by becoming the first in the world to install LED sports lighting at the stadiums of MLB's Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees.
Following this, at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, GigaTera supplied lighting for all competition venues, providing another opportunity to prove its technological excellence on the world's greatest stage.
- The Birth of GigaTera, Technical Conviction and a New Challenge
- Having established an unrivaled position in the wireless communication sector, KMW discovered the potential for a new business within its core technological capabilities. The 'thermal management technology', directly linked to the stability of telecom equipment, was the key element determining the lifespan and efficiency of high-power LED lighting.
Based on this unique thermal technology accumulated over decades, KMW launched the 'GigaTera' brand in 2009, entering the LED lighting business.
- KMW, Establishment and Growth
- In 1991, KMW took its first step as a company specializing in the development and production of mobile communication base station equipment and components. Since its establishment, KMW has led technological innovation in the telecommunications field as a global leader.
2025
- Launch of SUFA, MAHA PTX™ Series
- Development of RTS™-G3 System
- Sports Lighting Installation at Bundesliga's BMG (Borussia Park)
(Primary + RGBW with RTS™) - Development of RTS™-G4 System
2024
- Development of HPEL System
- Development of SUFA, MAHA PTX™ Series
- Development of RTS™-G2 System
- RTS™ Entertainment Lighting System
- Exhibited at MJBizCon USA
- Lighting Installation at Dickies Arena, USA (Primary + RGBW with RTS™)
- Sports Lighting Installation at Go Ahead Eagles Stadium, Netherlands (SUFA-PTX™)
- Sports Lighting Installation at Goldenbay Resort & Golf Club (SUFA-PTX™)
2023
- Received Minister's Award from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy for New Technology Development (International Optical Convergence Expo)
- Entered the domestic golf course lighting market
- Launched SolNSol brand for horticultural lighting
- High Mast Installation at Busan New Port
- Exhibited at International Agriculture Exhibition (SolNSol)
- Exhibited at Smart Farm Korea (SolNSol)
- Business site relocation (current location)
- Sports Lighting Installation at Washington Nationals Park
- Sports Lighting Installation at Gocheok Sky Dome (Primary + RGB)
- Lighting Installation at Inspire Arena
2022
- Exhibited at Light + Building Germany
- Acquired SNI certification in Indonesia
- Sports Lighting Installation at George M. Steinbrenner Field
- Industrial Lighting Installation at Busan New Port
2021
- Development of RAS™ new technology
- Sports Lighting Installation at Goyang Sports Complex
- Sports Lighting Installation at Suwon KT Wiz Park
- Sports Lighting Installation at Busan Asiad Main Stadium
2020
- Development and Launch of MAHA-Plus
- Established GigaTera USA subsidiary
- Sports Lighting Installation at San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao
- Industrial Lighting Installation at Hong Kong International Airport
- Industrial Lighting Installation at Shanghai ZPMC
2019
- Development and Launch of SUMA Floodlight
2018
- Acquired ISO 9001 Certification
- Established Maru Lighting Inc.
- Sports Lighting Installation at Pepsi Center, USA
- Sports Lighting Installation at Monbetsu Stadium, Japan
2017
- Established GigaTera Lighting Inc. (spin-off from KMW)
- Signed BNSF lighting contract
- Relocated business to Hwaseong Dongtan (Dongtansandan 6-gil)
- Sports Lighting Installation at PyeongChang Winter Olympics venues
(Snow sports, speed skating, curling venues) - High Bay Lighting Installation at Boeing factory, USA
- Sports Lighting Installation at Miami Dolphins Stadium, USA (NHL)
- Sports Lighting Installation at Suwon World Cup Stadium
- Sports Lighting Installation at Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay, USA
- Sports Lighting Installation at St. Louis Cardinals Stadium
- Façade Lighting Installation at Bundesliga's BMG (Borussia Park)
2015
- Selected for Global Procurement Leading Company Program (P300)
- Established Vietnam factory
- Established GigaTera Turkey
- Established GigaTera India
- Contract and Sports Lighting Installation for MLB's Seattle Mariners
- Contract and Sports Lighting Installation for MLB's New York Yankees
2014
- First in Korea to acquire ICT certification
- Established GigaTera Middle East subsidiary
- Established GigaTera Europe
- Established GigaTera Japan
- Established GigaTera China
2013
- First in Korea to be designated a '2013 World Class 300' company
- Awarded the '$200 Million Export Tower' (Trade Day)
2012
- Established Crazy R&D Center
- Acquired OHSAS 18001 Certification
2012
- Acquired TL9000 Certification
- Completed Anseong ORT Center
2010
- Acquired KS certification for LED lighting products
- Designated as an Advanced Technology Center (ATC)
- Designated as a New Excellent Technology (NET)
2009
- Established LED Lighting Division (KMW)
- Received Grand Prize in LED category (Korea Land and Housing Corporation)
- Received the Grand Prize at the 8th Luminair Design Awards
2008
- Awarded the '$100 Million Export Tower' (Trade Day)
2007
- Received the Korea Technology Award
2006
- Received the Industrial Service Medal
2004
- Received the IR52 Jang Young-shil Award
2003
- Received the Presidential Commendation (Trade Day)
- Acquired ISO 14001 Certification
2002
- Established KMW China (Xi'an)
2001
- Acquired KSA/ISO Certification
2000
- Listed on KOSDAQ (Code: 032500)
- Established KMW Japan (Shin-Yokohama)
- Established the 2nd R&D Center
- Established factory
1998
- Established the second main building
- Established Dongtan factory
1997
- Received the Korean New Technology Award
- Received domestic technology certification
- Received the Presidential Commendation
(National Venture Business Competition)
1996
- Changed company name to KMW
- Received the Minister of Science and Technology's Award for Venture Business
- Acquired ISO 9001 Certification (DNV)
1995
- Opened the first main building and R&D Center
- Established KMW Communications
- Established KMW USA (LA)
1994
- Received the Grand Prize at the New Product Competition
1991
- Established KMW (Korea Microwave)