Oct. Established PLS Co., Ltd.

Feb. Acquired KFI accreditation for PT branches
        Acquired KFI accreditation for BW branches
        Acquired KFI accreditation for groove branches
        Acquired KFI accreditation for SPPT (downward) branches
        Acquired KFI accreditation for SPPF (downward)
Mar. Acquired KFI accreditation for integrated reducer nipple welding type (15A)
        Acquired KFI accreditation for integrated reducer nipple screw type (15A)
        Acquired KFI accreditation for Upright Branch Pipe(15A)
        Acquired KFI accreditation for integrated reducer nipple welding type (20A)
        Acquired KFI accreditation for integrated reducer nipple screw type (20A)
        Acquired KFI accreditation for SW branches

• Patent Registration (No. 10-1854531: branching device)
• Patent Registration (No. 10-2232490: pipe device)
• Patent Registration (No. 10-2178457: connecting device)
• Patent Registration (No. 10-2328611: pipe device)
• Design Registration (No. 30-1161996: pipe connector)
• SOC technology market recognition registration
• Acquired LH new technology (product) certification
• Certified SO 9001 Quality Management System