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Delegation from the city of Plano, including Mayor John Muns, visited SK Signet\u2019s R&D Center in Seoul on April 2. [Photo: SK Signet]<\/p>\n
In a long-haul visit around the world last week, Plano Mayor John Muns led a delegation to the HQ and R&D center of South Korea\u2019s \u00a0SK Signet, a global manufacturer of high-power EV charging solutions. A key reason for the trip: In 2023, SK Signet established its production base in Plano, marking a \u201csignificant step\u2019 in accelerating its North American market expansion.<\/p>\n
The delegation also included Plano City Manager Mark Israelson and other key city officials. During the visit, they observed SK Signet\u2019s R&D capabilities and ultra-fast charging technologies and toured advanced testing facilities, including the design and validation processes for ultra-fast chargers, a large-scale EMC chamber, and vehicle simulators.<\/p>\n
Since SK Signet first opened its EV charger facility in Plano<\/a>, the company has supplied more than 3,000 ultra-fast chargers across the U.S. market, positioning itself as a leading player in the global EV charging infrastructure industry. The Plano facility serves as \u201ca strategic hub,\u201d the company said, enabling rapid response to local demand while ensuring supply chain stability and scalability through localized production.<\/p>\n In 2023, attendees got an up-close look at ultra-fast EV chargers at the grand opening of an SK Signet manufacturing facility in Plano. [Photo: SK Signet]<\/p>\n Future collaboration discussed<\/p>\n Mayor John Muns said it was very meaningful to see SK Signet\u2019s \u201cadvanced research facilities and outstanding technological capabilities firsthand.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe company\u2019s production base in Plano plays a pivotal role in the local economy and also in advancing EV infrastructure across the United States,\u201d Muns added in a statement. \u201cWe\u2019ll continue to actively support the company at the city level and work closely with state and federal governments to ensure its continued growth.\u201d<\/p>\n During the visit, both parties discussed future collaboration, SK Signet said, focusing on expanding EV charging infrastructure across Plano and the broader North American region, as well as strengthening SK Signet\u2019s local manufacturing capabilities.<\/p>\n Discussions also covered potential public-private partnerships and the expansion of EV charging networks in line with U.S. federal and Texas state clean mobility initiatives, the company said.<\/p>\n SK Signet CEO Hyung-Ki Cho said Plano serves as a critical North American hub with \u201ca business-friendly environment, strong talent, and strategic positioning, providing a solid foundation for building a stable supply chain and expanding our business.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThrough close collaboration with Plano, we will continue to contribute to the expansion of EV charging infrastructure in North America while fostering shared growth with the local community and industry ecosystem,\u201d Cho added.<\/p>\n SK Signet\u2019s new innovations<\/p>\n SK Signet recently introduced a new 400kW all-in-one ultra-fast charger, significantly strengthening its product portfolio, the company said. The charger features a modular architecture that integrates multiple high-density SiC-based power modules, and achieves higher output density that delivers up to 96.5% efficiency, enabling reduced operating costs and stable performance.<\/p>\n Compared with installing two existing V2 200kW all-in-one units, the 400kW all-in-one configuration reduces footprint per output by approximately 54%, allowing efficient deployment in space-constrained environments such as shopping centers, gas stations, and urban parking facilities, the company said.<\/p>\n In addition, the system incorporates liquid-cooled cables and a swing-arm cable management system to enhance durability and user convenience. It supports both the North American Charging Standard (NACS) and CCS1 connectors, ensuring compatibility across a wide range of EV models, SK SIgnet said.<\/p>\n The company said it\u2019s advancing its operational capabilities with a high uptime rate of 99% and enhanced management systems, accelerating its transition from a manufacturer to a \u201ctotal solution provider.\u201d<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss what\u2019s next. Subscribe\u00a0to\u00a0Dallas\u00a0Innovates.<\/p>\n Track Dallas-Fort Worth\u2019s business and innovation landscape with our curated news in your inbox Tuesday-Thursday.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \tR E A D\u00a0\u00a0 N E X T\t<\/p>\n \t The proof-of-concept test detected drones using Ericsson’s massive-MIMO radios, showcasing the network’s ability to track unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within surrounding airspace. The technology aims to bolster national security while leading to safer skies and smarter cities, Ericsson said.<\/p>\n \t KFC’s Colonel Sanders has done a lot in TV spots over the years. He’s boxed, arm-wrestled, tossed sub-par gravy across kitchens, and crashed out in a courtroom. But he may have finally out-Coloneled himself in a new campaign that shows him break-dancing up the side of a skyscraper.<\/p>\n \t The global provider of wireless network solutions said its new Plano headquarters will employ up to 150 people in R&D, engineering, customer support, sales, and corporate functions. Airspan has 11 offices worldwide, including four in the U.S.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SK_Signet_EV_Chargers-970.jpg\")
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