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We would like to introduce the content featured in KOSHA NEWS Vol. 139 (December 2025).

Asguard Co., Ltd. Accelerates Global Market Expansion through APOSHO39 & Expo

Asguard Co., Ltd. participated in APOSHO39 & Expo, held in New Delhi, India, from November 27 to 28, 2025, 

with the support of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA), 

marking a significant step forward in its global expansion into the industrial safety market.

APOSHO39 & Expo is a major international event that brings together occupational safety and health experts 

and companies from across the Asia-Pacific region. At the exhibition, Asguard officially introduced

its industrial safety technologies to the global market, with a particular focus on its smart safety helmet, TUGU.

First Official Entry into the Indian Market with TUGU

Through APOSHO-39, Asguard officially unveiled TUGU to the Indian market for the first time, 

attracting strong interest from safety managers and government officials in the construction, 

manufacturing, and heavy industry sectors.

In particular, TUGU’s practical, field-oriented technologies received positive evaluations, including:

• Dual wireless communication for real-time on-site communication

• Immediate alerts in the event of impact or falls

• Real-time worker location tracking

• Heat-related illness detection and worker condition monitoring

These features were recognized for their effectiveness in enabling rapid response to safety incidents at industrial worksites.

Global Business Outcomes and Market Potential

During the exhibition, Asguard conducted business consultations with numerous overseas buyers and subsequently initiated 

discussions on pilot testing and strategic partnerships. These engagements laid a concrete foundation for the company’s entry into the South Asian market.

KOSHA actively supported Asguard’s participation by assisting with exhibition booth operations, 

global marketing activities, and international networking, further strengthening the company’s competitiveness in overseas markets.

Company Overview and Technological Competitiveness

Asguard Co., Ltd. was founded with the vision of
“creating a world where every worker returns home safely.”

Leveraging wearable technology and ICT-based solutions, the company provides integrated industrial safety digital transformation (DX) solutions, including:

• Smart safety helmets

• Real-time location tracking systems

• On-site hazard monitoring solutions

Asguard’s flagship product, the TUGU smart safety helmet, integrates multiple safety functions into a single helmet design. 

By minimizing inconvenience to workers while delivering real-time safety data, TUGU has established clear technological differentiation in the smart industrial safety market.

Growth Achievements and Future Strategy

Through continuous investment in R&D and on-site validation, Asguard has achieved the following milestones:

• Expanded supply to major domestic construction companies and public institutions

• Secured multiple safety-related patents

• Conducted joint projects with local governments, public agencies, and private enterprises

Since the launch of TUGU in April 2025, Asguard has built a strong position in the smart industrial safety helmet market.

Looking ahead, the company plans to:

• Obtain international certifications required for overseas markets

• Strengthen collaboration with local distribution partners

• Advance predictive safety technologies

• Expand its lineup of smart personal protective equipment (PPE)

Based on its ESG values, Asguard aims to contribute to the reduction of industrial accidents and fulfill its social responsibilities as a technology-driven safety company. 

The company will continue to enhance the global presence of K-industrial safety technologies and pursue its vision of becoming a leading player in the global smart safety market.