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.

  • 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.

  • Professionalism Expert Excellence
  • Respect Open-mindendness / Change Readiness
  • Immersion Focus & Commitment
  • Adventure Joyful Challenge
  • Next Customer Impact / Future Preparedness

History

  • (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

Embarked on a new chapter of innovation 2024

Built smart factories for key affiliates in battery, display,
and cosmetics sectors

2023

Registered LG Electronics Tennessee (USA) factory
as a WEF Lighthouse Factory (‘23)

2022

Registered LG Electronics Changwon factory
as a World Economic Forum Lighthouse Factory (‘22)

2021

Developed semiconductor
package inspection systems (‘21)
Completed smart equipment
assembly building

2017

2016

Developed camera module assembly
and inspection systems

Achieved KRW 1 trillion
in annual revenue
(approximately USD 7.7 billion)
2015 A leap forward in business

2014

Developed battery assembly systems (‘14) Developed smart exposure systems for display (‘14)
Established Product Quality Research Lab
and Mold Technology Center

2012

2007

Developed TV Chip Mounter (‘07)

2006

Developed LCD CF exposure systems (‘06)
Completion of cleanroom facilities
(10,000 Class)

2005

2002

Developed PDP laser patterning systems (‘02)

2001

Developed LCD TFT pattern
inspection systems (‘01)

Achieved full
financial independence
(virtuous cycle of
customer value creation)
1999

Completion of PRI headquarters building

1998 Focused on creating customer
value and growth

Transitioned to an independent
operating model
(from group-funded
to self-sustained)
1995

1994

Developed VCR head inspection systems (‘94)

1992

Developed semiconductor Inspection Systems (‘92)

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)
Establishment of the
Production Engineering Research Institute (PRI)

1987 Secured core technologies

Establishment of LG Electronics

1958


LG PRI 1 Cheongho-ri, Jinwi-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17709, South Korea TEL +82-1544-8548 Visit Smart Factory on LinkedIn
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