A South Korean manufacturer specializing in wireless technology for the Internet of Things (IoT) expanded its operations in Clark Freeport.
DeviceDesign Philippines Corp. (DPC) inaugurated a new factory on March 13, 2025, within the Freeport after investing P103 million, with the potential to generate over 500 jobs in the next five years.
Clark Development Corp. (CDC) president and chief executive Agnes Devanadera noted the potential to boost revenue and trade among Clark locators.
“CDC aims to enhance locators’ revenues by fostering business interdependence, allowing registered export enterprises to source products from one another,” she said.
Devanadera said CDC would continue supporting registered locators through streamlined business processes, manpower assistance and promotional efforts.
Established in 2010, DeviceDesign specializes in developing, manufacturing and selling IoT communication products.
A registered Clark Freeport locator since 2019, the company previously operated under a sublease with KX Hitech Phils. Corp.
“After two years of preparation, we are proud to establish our factory today. In this era of globalization, we aim to take a second leap forward by combining Korea’s advanced technology with the Philippines’ skilled workforce,” said DPC chairman and president.Cho Young-Guk.
DeviceDesign produces Bluetooth-enabled products such as earbuds, headsets and location-tracking systems.
The company is expanding its portfolio from IoT modules to monitoring systems and medical devices.
Since January 2020, it has commercialized Bluetooth thermometers and earbud thermometers, with plans to introduce healthcare devices for heart rate and brain wave monitoring.