With the US printing firm now a wholly owned subsidiary of TARAtps, the newly established TARA USA is set to strengthen value for North American customers with a dual-production system spanning South Korea and the US.
CHICAGO, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TARAtps, one of South Korea's largest and most comprehensive printing companies, today announced the full acquisition of the Illinois-based commercial printing firm Chicago Offset, which will now operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. TARAtps is concurrently announcing the establishment of TARA USA, its first overseas corporate entity, to expand and coordinate operations across the North American market.
Recognized for its sheet-fed printing presses, saddle-stitching lines, and long-standing commercial printing capabilities, Chicago Offset will retain its established brand identity while integrating into TARAtps' global manufacturing network. The strategic move strengthens TARAtps' ability to support customers throughout the United States and the broader North and Central American region.
"This acquisition provides a critical foothold for TARAtps in North America," said Wonjae Jang, Director of the International Business Division at TARAtps. "By combining the mass-production capacity of our Paju headquarters with the agility of US-based manufacturing, we are building a dual-production system that dramatically shortens lead times and strengthens our ability to respond to both large-volume and short-run orders."
Dual-production system for faster, more agile delivery
The newly established TARA USA will serve as TARAtps' operational hub in the United States, overseeing customer engagement, project coordination, and integrated production management across nearby regions. Through the alignment of Korea-based large-scale production capabilities with the on-site responsiveness of Chicago Offset, TARAtps is implementing a nearshore-optimized supply chain tailored to North American clients.
This dual-production framework is designed to reduce turnaround times, improve cost efficiency, and deliver greater supply chain flexibility for publishers, corporate clients, and K-content partners. The unified system strengthens TARAtps' global competitiveness and enhances its ability to support a wide range of print demands — from high-volume national publishing projects to fast-response regional orders.
"North America has always been one of our most important markets," Jang added. "By supporting US publishers and corporate customers directly within the country, we can provide greater value, tighter delivery windows, and a truly global standard of print service."
About TARAtps
TARAtps is South Korea's leading comprehensive printing company, serving global clients across publishing, commercial printing, packaging, and K-pop merchandise and album packaging production. With more than 30 years of continuous growth, TARAtps is known for its advanced manufacturing platforms, color-management expertise, eco-certified operations, and large-scale production capabilities based in Paju, South Korea. The company provides end-to-end solutions for books, textbooks, stationery, diaries, merchandise, and premium custom print products.
www.taratps.com
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Leading South Korean Printer TARAtps Acquires Chicago Offset, Establishes TARA USA
NEW YORK and DAEJEON, South Korea, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Innovation Foundation (INNOPOLIS), currently operating the 2025 Global Technology Commercialization Support Program (North America), announces that 3 innovative companies TurbineCrew, TMEVNET, and Mona are chosen for the support program.
This initiative selects innovative technology companies in the fields of machinery, energy, AI/IoT and bio health. The program provides comprehensive consulting support to help these companies apply their technologies and products on a trial basis to local facilities or projects operated by overseas companies and institutions, enabling on-site commercialization.
1. Turbine Crew - Smart Pole
The first company, Turbine Crew, is an innovative company that develops urban infrastructure solutions based on smart technology and creative engineering. Focusing on smart poles, energy management systems, and IoT-based monitoring technologies.
One of its main products, the Smart Pole, is a multifunctional, intelligent structure designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of urban infrastructure. It serves not only as a lighting fixture, but also as a platform that integrates various smart technologies such as communication systems, environmental sensors, security cameras and e-bike charging stations.
Key Features
- Durable Structure: Made from high-strength aluminum or stainless steel for durability and weather resistance.
- Energy Management: Built-in power distribution and charging management system allocates part of the energy for e-bike charging.
- Smart City Integration: Functions as both lighting infrastructure and a hub linking renewable energy, mobility, and urban IoT systems.
With sustainable technology at its core, Turbine Crew designs the future of urban environments and delivers customized solutions backed by technical expertise and a strong sense of responsibility.
Inquiry: ceo@turbinecrew.co.kr
Website: https://www.turbinecrew.co.kr/
2. TMEVNET – Megawatt charging
The second company, TMEVnet Co., Ltd., is a deep-tech startup specializing in ultra-fast EV charging technology, has unveiled a next-generation cooling-based charging system capable of delivering over 1 megawatt (1 MW) and up to 1,000 A of current — all while maintaining compatibility with existing CCS and NACS charging standards.
This breakthrough is made possible by TMEVnet's proprietary precision thermal management system, which effectively controls heat generated during charging. The technology enables full charging of large electric vehicles in under five minutes using an ultra-light cable weighing less than 10 kg, reducing charging time to one-tenth of conventional methods while maintaining energy efficiency and safety.
TMEVnet's innovation has already gained global recognition, winning a CES 2025 Innovation Award in the Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility category. The company is currently conducting joint development and integration verification projects with major global players including Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Motor, AVL, Prettl Group, and EcoG.
Beyond charging cables, TMEVnet is expanding its technology to power modules, vehicle inlets, and energy storage systems (ESS), positioning itself as a comprehensive platform for next-generation power and thermal management. With headquarters in Korea and growing partnerships in Germany and the United States, TMEVnet is rapidly emerging as a key technology provider in the global ultra-fast charging ecosystem.
Inquiries: tm@tmevnet.com
Website: http://www.tmevnet.com/
3. Mona – Rapid & Accurate Energy Diagnosis
Amid large-scale EV battery recalls involving models, conventional inspection methods have revealed critical limitations. Hidden micro-defects occurring during battery module and pack assembly have been identified as key contributors to these failures.
The third company, Mona, has developed an AI-powered impedance analysis solution that accurately detects potential defects in just five seconds—far faster than traditional DC resistance testing, which can take over a minute. This enables real-time, high-precision quality control across the entire battery manufacturing process, improving both efficiency and safety.
Specialized for detecting microscopic welding defects in the Battery Module Assembly (BMA) process, Mona's technology identifies flaws invisible to the human eye or standard vision systems. This breakthrough dramatically enhances defect detection accuracy and manufacturing reliability.
The company is also expanding the technology to solid-state batteries, where even small cracks or pores in solid electrolytes can cause short circuits. By analyzing impedance variations at grain boundaries, Mona's system distinguishes between normal and defective cells—an essential advancement for next-generation battery manufacturing.
Combined with artificial intelligence that reconstructs full battery profiles from partial charge–discharge data, Mona's platform accelerates diagnostics and development. The company's innovation is poised to significantly strengthen EV battery safety and prevent future large-scale recalls.
Inquiries: iwc@monaelec.com
Website: http://monaelec.com/
If you have any questions about these three energy sector items, please feel free to contact us at the information below:
Email: bsr@bsrkorea.com
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Korea Innovation Foundation selects 3 Innovative energy companies, TurbineCrew, TMEVNET, and Mona for Global Technology Commercialization Support Program (North America)
Korea Innovation Foundation selects 3 Innovative energy companies, TurbineCrew, TMEVNET, and Mona for Global Technology Commercialization Support Program (North America)
Korea Innovation Foundation selects 3 Innovative energy companies, TurbineCrew, TMEVNET, and Mona for Global Technology Commercialization Support Program (North America)
