New Leadership, Global Vision: Song Yuanming Leads International Expansion for Kinghelm and Slkor
In 2026, the International Divisions of Kinghelm and Slkor have entered a new stage of development. General Manager Song Shiqiang noted that the International Division achieved steady growth in 2025 and is expected to maintain strong momentum this year, evolving into the company’s third major growth engine.
Guided by this strategic vision, the International Division, together with the Promotion Department, will take on the key mission of expanding global markets and strengthening the international presence of the dual brands “Kinghelm” and “Slkor.”
Now, newly appointed Director Song Yuanming has taken up the baton. With clear strategies and practical execution, he is leading the International Division team into a new chapter of global development.
Song Yuanming, Director of International Division, Kinghelm & Slkor
Reflecting on his first impressions after stepping into the role, Song Yuanming shared candidly: “At the beginning, it did feel a bit overwhelming. But after several years working within the International Division, I’m already very familiar with the products, the business processes, and the team — so the transition was relatively smooth.”
Looking ahead to 2026, he explained that the key priorities will focus on optimizing operations on the DigiKey platform, strengthening team structure, and enhancing resource support. The International Division of Kinghelm and Slkor plans to expand its team to around 15 members this year, bringing in new talent to accelerate global market development.
At the same time, Slkor is actively recruiting a manager with foreign trade experience. Song Yuanming noted, “If there are friends in the industry who are interested in this opportunity, you are very welcome to connect with us and explore the possibilities together.”
Song Yuanming being interviewed in the office
In terms of overseas market expansion, Slkor achieved outstanding results on the DigiKey platform in 2025, recording an impressive 425% annual growth rate and reaching a peak monthly order volume of 1,360 orders.
This milestone laid a solid foundation for continued growth and significantly strengthened the confidence of the international team. Song Yuanming revealed that December 2025 performance set a new record, exceeding the previous best month by 25%.
Building on this momentum, the International Division aims to maintain a 25%–30% growth rate in 2026. To achieve this target, the department plans to add 1,000 new product listings on the DigiKey platform while simultaneously increasing overseas marketing efforts to further enhance global brand visibility and customer trust.
Among Slkor’s most popular overseas product models are BTA16-800B-TO-220, SL27524-SOP-8, 6N137S-SOP-8-2.54mm, BTA12-600B-TO-220, LM2575S-5.0-TO-263-5, LM2596S-5.0-TO-263-5, LM317, SL4949-SOP-8, slkor LM2576S-5.0-TO-263-5, SLM601-SOP-5-175mil, SL27511, BTA41-800B-TO-3P-3, SL9945-SOP-8, SL3232E-SOP-16, BTA08-800B, SL247N-SSOP-16, BSP75N-SOT-223, IRFR5305-TO-252, LM2596S-ADJ-TO-263-5, and LM2596S, among others. These products continue to gain strong traction among global engineers and procurement professionals.
Slkor's Monthly Order Volume Growth Chart on Digi-key
Slkor Product Series Diagram
Slkor is an inclusive, open, and innovation-driven national high-tech enterprise, bringing together employees from multiple countries and regions and collaborating with partner institutions around the world. Through the “Slkor” brand, the company delivers semiconductor products and technical solutions to tens of thousands of global customers across diverse industries.
Guided by the philosophy “Slkor, Moving the Future with IC,” the company continues to strengthen its technological capabilities and global service network. Slkor operates branch R&D centers in Beijing and Suzhou, while its headquarters in Shenzhen houses a central laboratory and a central logistics warehouse, enabling continuous product innovation and fast, efficient responses to customer needs.
The “Slkor” brand has earned growing recognition and reputation worldwide. Its product portfolio covers three major categories, including TVS diodes, transistors, MOSFETs, IGBTs, and other power devices, along with power management ICs. At the same time, the company continues expanding into emerging technologies with new products such as Hall sensors, BMS solutions, high-speed optocouplers, and passive crystal components.
Looking ahead, Slkor is committed to three decades of continuous innovation and development, with the long-term vision of becoming a globally influential leader in the semiconductor industry.
Kinghelm / Slkor Headquarters Office
As a leading platform in the global electronic component distribution sector, DigiKey enjoys strong recognition and trust among overseas customers.
Currently, the three best-selling product models from Slkor on the DigiKey platform are the Linear Voltage Regulator (LDO) AMS1117-3.3, the MOSFET 2N7002, and the Schottky Diode SS34. The primary customer base is concentrated in North America, Japan, India, and other key international markets.
Song Yuanming commented, “The fact that the North American market has become the largest source of customers on the DigiKey platform has far exceeded our initial expectations.” At the same time, the International Division is actively expanding through additional channels. The company has established cooperation with Corestaff, with products already listed on its local component platform. Meanwhile, product materials from both Kinghelm and Slkor are being simultaneously uploaded to the international version of LCSC, further strengthening their global market reach.
Popular “Kinghelm” brand models include KH-IPEX-K501-29, KH-SMA-K513-G, KH-TYPE-C-16P, KH-SMA-KE-Z, KH-SMA-KWE17-G, KH-MMCX-Z, KH-3216-A35, KH-IPEX4-2020, KH-RJ45-58, KH-RCH56-8P8C-D, KH-PBJ-440808, KH-(2400)-K503-JB, KH-300922-TP, KH-SMA-KE-Z48H, KH-PJ-209-SMT, KH-TYPE-C, KH-BNC50-3511, KH-SMA-P-8496, KHB(RG113)-100-29, KH-401525-TP, among others. These models continue to gain increasing attention from international engineers and procurement professionals across diverse application scenarios.
Kinghelm focuses on the R&D and manufacturing of antennas, cables, and connector product series, along with the customization and large-scale production of related non-standard components. Through the “Kinghelm” brand, the company provides high-quality electronic connectivity products and comprehensive technical solutions to tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Guided by the vision “Kinghelm, Connecting the World,” the company aims to deliver reliable antenna and connector technologies to a broader global market. By supporting the intelligent evolution of electronic devices, Kinghelm strives to enable smarter products and more seamless communication for people everywhere.
Kinghelm’s product portfolio includes Beidou/GPS positioning antennas, Bluetooth and WiFi antennas, RF jumper cables and cable assemblies, as well as a wide range of signal connectors, board-to-board connectors, on-board connectors, headers, and switch series products. In addition, the company offers customized wiring harness solutions for medical and automotive applications, along with non-standard probe and connector development services. From technical drawings and mold development to sampling, testing, and mass production, Kinghelm provides complete end-to-end engineering support to help customers accelerate product development and manufacturing.
Kinghelm Product Poster
Song Shiqiang (in red) awards the championship team of the "Slkor" Cup Basketball League
Regarding resource support, Song Yuanming highlighted the key contribution of the Promotion Department: “The articles and visual materials created by our promotion team are outstanding. Their well-planned campaigns not only save us significant time preparing materials but also generate a steady stream of valuable customer inquiries.”
Looking ahead, the company also plans to strengthen its global brand presence by building official corporate entries on Baidu Baike and Wikipedia, further enhancing brand credibility and international visibility.
“Customer recognition comes not only from products and marketing,” Song Yuanming noted, “but also from corporate culture and the working environment.” He added that when many overseas clients visit the Shenzhen headquarters of Kinghelm and Slkor, they often express strong appreciation for the professionalism of the sales team and the company’s overall culture and operations.
Song Yuanming (center) of the International Division meeting foreign clients at electronica China 2025 in Munich (Shanghai)
As a young director, Song Yuanming demonstrates strong confidence and determination about the future: “We will continue to deepen our operations on the DigiKey platform, aiming to increase monthly orders from 1,200 to 2,000 by the end of the year. At the same time, we are preparing to collaborate with platforms such as Supplyframe, while leveraging tools like Foreign Trade Tong to explore and connect with more potential customers worldwide. We also hope to learn from experienced industry professionals and discover more effective cooperation models.”
He added that in 2026, the International Division of Kinghelm and Slkor will move forward with a renewed mindset and clear execution plan, steadily advancing the company’s strategic objective of building its third major growth engine step by step.
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