CTR Group’s journey began on May 1, 1952,
with a small auto parts shop named ‘Shilla Sanghoe’ in the corner of Busan’s International Market. What started with a few people and a box of old tools has now grown into a global company with over 2,000 employees across 11 countries.

Over the course of 73 years, we have faced countless waves of crises and change.
From the oil shock, the IMF crisis, the global financial crisis, to the COVID-19 pandemic—yet, with CTR’s DNA of ‘If you knock long enough, the door will open,’ we’ve never stopped moving forward.

To honor the members who have contributed to building this meaningful history, Chairman Kang Tae-ryong delivered a heartfelt message to remind us of ‘the heart of CTR’ in this 73rd year.

Even at this very moment, we stand before new changes and challenges.

What allows us to remain steadfast amid such shifts

is the unchanging standard we have upheld for 73 years: the principle of integrity (Jeongdo, 正道).

To communicate with sincerity,

to uphold quality and safety without compromise,

and to honor our commitments under any circumstances—

these principles are not confined to automotive parts manufacturing.

They are deeply embedded across all CTR Group businesses—

from digital transformation and robotic automation to renewable energy.

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Today, we are expanding our business across the entire mobility spectrum,

navigating an era defined by rapid change and everyday uncertainty.

In such times, the one thing we must hold on to above all else

is never losing ‘sight of the essence of our business.’

Communication gives rise to technology, technology completes manufacturing,

and manufacturing delivers value to customers through sales.

Understanding and connecting this flow—

regardless of department or role—

is what unites us as one cohesive team.

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You are the ones who built CTR’s past,

who are moving its present,

and who will design its future.

I sincerely thank you for being part of this journey.

Through this message, we were once again reminded that at the heart of CTR is always ‘the members’—each and every one of you.

On this special day, CTR Group prepared a small event to express our gratitude.

We sent coffee carts to each of our business locations, delivering warm drinks as a token of appreciation. These coffee carts brought a moment of pause to the daily routine, offering a chance to relax and share a smile together.

Though it was just a brief coffee break, it carried the heartfelt message of "Thank you for being with us." Just as it has been for the past 73 years, CTR’s journey will continue alongside all of you.

More behind-the-scenes photos from CTR Group’s coffee truck visit

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