Sterling Tools Signs MoU With South Korea’s Yongin for EV Components Facility

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Automotive fastener manufacturer Sterling Tools Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s, Yongin Electronics Co. Ltd, a major supplier of components to the Hyundai Kia Motor Group for the production of electric vehicle (EV) and electronic components within India. This agreement is expected to generate Rs. 250 crore in business over the next 5 years. Sterling Tools Limited will set up a new greenfield manufacturing facility in the country.

The MoU enhances Sterling’s capability to provide solutions for EV & Hybrid space, as well as other automotive applications, incorporating the latest technology from Yongin. This collaboration between Sterling and Yongin covers the entire portfolio of magnetic components required for various applications in India’s EV and electronics manufacturing growth.

Commenting on this new association, Anish Agarwal, Director from Sterling Tools Limited, said, “This MoU demonstrates Sterling’s commitment to developing the EV and Electronics ecosystem and contributing to “Make In India”. We are one step closer to our goal of strengthening our presence and offerings as a provider of green energy solutions in the automotive industry.”

KH Kim, CEO of Yongin Electronics Co., Ltd said, “We recognise the significant potential within the Indian EV market. It brings us great pleasure to announce our partnership with Sterling through the signing of an MOU. We are prepared to embark on a journey of mutual growth and collaboration within the Indian EV industry, contributing positively to its advancement.”

As a key supplier of components, Yongin Electronics Co, Ltd offers its technological expertise to India’s growing EV sector. This association strengthens Sterling’s EV component portfolio by increasing local value addition and backward integration into passive components, in line with the ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’ vision of the Government of India.

“As the automotive landscape continues to evolve, the signing of this MoU positions Sterling Group to spearhead the transition towards a sustainable and technologically advanced future in the automotive industry,” said Sterling Tools

South Korea’s Yongin is the leading manufacturer of Electronic Components like Transformers, AC/DC Reactor, Coil & Choke, EMI Filter boards, DC Link EMI Filter, High Current DC Connector and Metal Ferrite Cores and has participated in the development of Korea’s electronics industry over the past 47 years.