[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Special nuts manufacturer Imjin ST Co., Ltd. (CEO Yeongwoo Lim, www.imjinst.co.kr) participated in World Smart Energy Week 2014 held at Big Site in Tokyo, Japan for three days from February 26 to 28.

World Smart Energy Week 2014 was an event where one could see the trends in the smart grid technology and renewable energy industry. Eight special exhibition took place along with the event, including PV EXPO·PV SYSTEM EXPO, WIND EXPO, FC EXPO, and SMART GRID EXPO. Nearly 1,500 companies from Japan, the United States, and countries from Europe and other regions participated and about 80,000 visitors were expected.

At WIND EXPO, Imjin ST introduced a Lock nut called saper-lock. The nut has a spring inside and was made with a patent technology that maintains the tightness of the nut regardless of any shock or shaking. Rather, the spring inside make the nut get tighten when there is an external shock or vibration

Lock nut is needed not only for wind energy but also for nuclear energy, solar energy, and renewable energy generating projects. Also, it is appropriate for highway construction projects, railway or where ever the vibration are extreme that requires nuts that tightens well. Saper-lock attracted many visitors’ attention with its outstanding function and wide use. Throughout the exhibition period, buyers from different countries visited the booth to discuss the details about future purchases.

This exhibition served as an opportunity for Imjin ST to be recognized in the world market as a special nut manufacturer with price and quality competitiveness.

CEO Yeongwoo Lim said, “We want to become a company that is needed everywhere, just like the nuts we make. For our name’s sake, we will continue to develop technologies and products with excellent quality.”