A histopathology manufacturer from Korea
Founded in 2014, GANGDONG GROUP develops, manufactures and supplies reagents and consumables for histopathology, molecular and cytology laboratories in Korea and around the world.
Founded
Started as Gangdong Trading, incorporated in 2016.
Customers in Korea
Hospitals, laboratories, universities and CROs.
Units per month
Production capacity on automated filling lines.
Maker in Korea
Of both histopathology reagents and consumables.
“We began in 2014 making histopathology products and reagents for Korean laboratories. Today we are growing into a leading manufacturer of pathology and molecular diagnostic reagents and research supplies, and we will keep working to become Korea’s leading bio company.”
Chief Executive Officer, GANGDONG GROUP
Our core values
How we work with customers, partners and each other.
Mutual growth
We build business on mutual benefit, respect and cooperation. Partnerships grow further than buyer and seller relationships, which made us Korea’s histopathology reagent specialist.
Inquiry
We research until we find what laboratories need. Our formalin-free fixative FIXUP® took about six years of research and testing, and we keep combining new ideas and technology to lead the field.
Global direction
We were the first Korean company to export histopathology consumables to the United States, a market with over half of global demand. We continue to expand our range toward a 30% global share target.
From trading company to manufacturer
Key milestones since our founding in 2014.
2026
- OctoberExports surpassed 41 countries
- SeptemberExhibited at NSH 2026 in San Antonio, Texas (Booth #809)
- JulyExhibited at WHX Osaka 2026 in Japan
- AprilSigned a cooperation agreement with Cheongju University
- MarchOfficially launched the upgraded GDxDORCO microtome blades
- FebruarySigned a partnership agreement with U2Bio Co., Ltd.
2025
- ExhibitionsExhibited at the NSH Convention in the United States and the KSHC Conference in Korea
2024
- NovemberCompleted 1,628-day joint development of microtome blades with DORCO
2023
- JulyFiled overseas applications for the dual spray head
- MayExhibited at the KSHC Spring Conference
- MarchCertified as a Main-Biz company (management innovation)
- FebruaryFiled patent for tissue cassettes; overseas patents for the dual spray head and tissue cassettes
2022
- NovemberReceived the Family-Friendly Management award from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- NovemberIntroduced robotic arm automation across all production processes
- OctoberFirst Korean company to exhibit at the NSH Convention
- OctoberExhibited at IFBLS 2022
- AugustCompleted the first integrated manufacturing and logistics center in Eumseong
2021
- DecemberReceived the US$10 Million Export Tower
- JuneSigned an investment agreement with Eumseong County, Chungcheongbuk-do
2020
- DecemberReceived the US$5 Million Export Tower and a commendation from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
- DecemberCertified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 13485
- JulyCorporate R&D department recognized
2019
- DecemberRelocated headquarters
2018
- DecemberLaunched the GD LABWARE consumables brand
- AugustLaunched the GD CHEM reagent brand
- JanuaryLaunched Gangdong Science, distributing to Korean universities and research institutes
2017
- AugustSelected as a partner of SHOEI, a Japanese histopathology consumables company
- JulySigned an MOU with Falma, a Japanese histopathology equipment company
2016
- OctoberRenamed Gangdong Group and incorporated as a corporation
2014
- JanuaryGangdong Trading founded
Company Overview
Since our inception, we have advanced organizations across sectors by pairing strategic insight with disciplined execution.
Proven Expertise
Decades of combined experience underpin every recommendation we issue.
Comprehensive Solutions
Integrated teams eliminate handoff delays and data silos.