About PRI
Production Engineering Research Institute
LG Production Engineering Research Institute (LG PRI)
provides comprehensive solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency,
and quality in manufacturing sites.
LG PRI deliver tailored production systems and solutions
for industries such as displays, secondary batteries, semiconductors,
camera modules, automotive parts, and biopharmaceuticals,
along with automation solutions, robotics,
and Smart Factory consulting services.
Based on extensive experience in technology development,
LG PRI serves as a partner committed to enhancing customer productivity and competitiveness.
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Established
August 16, 1987 -
Business Sites
6 locations 4 in Korea, 2 overseas -
R&D Personnel Ratio
80% Based on total headcount
Core Competencies

Vision
The Manufacturing Game Changer
From a solution provider for customers and the future,
to a game changer in the field of manufacturing and production,
delivering customer value as top-level experts.
Core Value
P R I A N The principles and standards we believe in and follow
As the world’s top technology experts, pursuing dreams together based on trust and respect,
thinking intensely and immersing ourselves with a clear sense of purpose,
and joyfully taking on challenges with the courage to not fear failure
—PRIan delivers limitless value to customers.
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Professionalism Expert Excellence
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Respect Open-mindendness / Change Readiness
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Immersion Focus & Commitment
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Adventure Joyful Challenge
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Next Customer Impact / Future Preparedness

History
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(As of June 2025)
- 17 IR52 Jang Young-Shil Awards
- 15 NET (New Excellent Technology) Certifications
- 19 Government Commendations
조직연혁
기술연혁
- Launched Smart Factory Solutions business
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Embarked on a new chapter of innovation 2024
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Built smart factories for key affiliates in battery, display,
and cosmetics sectors -
2023
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Registered LG Electronics Tennessee (USA) factory
as a WEF Lighthouse Factory (‘23)
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2022
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Registered LG Electronics Changwon factory
as a World Economic Forum Lighthouse Factory (‘22)
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2021
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Developed semiconductor
package inspection systems (‘21)
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Completed smart equipment
assembly building -
2017
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2016
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Developed camera module assembly
and inspection systems
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Achieved KRW 1 trillion
in annual revenue
(approximately USD 7.7 billion) 2015 A leap forward in business
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2014
- Developed battery assembly systems (‘14) Developed smart exposure systems for display (‘14)
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Established Product Quality Research Lab
and Mold Technology Center -
2012
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2007
- Developed TV Chip Mounter (‘07)
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2006
- Developed LCD CF exposure systems (‘06)
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Completion of cleanroom facilities
(10,000 Class) -
2005
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2002
- Developed PDP laser patterning systems (‘02)
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2001
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Developed LCD TFT pattern
inspection systems (‘01)
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Achieved full
financial independence
(virtuous cycle of
customer value creation) 1999
- Completion of PRI headquarters building
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1998 Focused on creating customer
value and growth
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Transitioned to an independent
operating model
(from group-funded
to self-sustained) 1995
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1994
- Developed VCR head inspection systems (‘94)
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1992
- Developed semiconductor Inspection Systems (‘92)
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Launched site-level
rationalization
and automation efforts
(in response to requests
from business divisions) 1991 Initiated technical support services -
Developed automation systems
for CRT, audio, and video assembly (‘91)
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Establishment of the
Production Engineering Research Institute (PRI) -
1987 Secured core technologies
- Establishment of LG Electronics
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1958
