Used LG GoldStar Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Lucky Goldstar — the South Korean industrial conglomerate that would later shorten its name to LG — launched its injection molding machine division in 1969 at the Changwon Plant, initially producing presses under a technical licensing agreement with Japan's Toshiba Machine. The early IS-AN series covered a range from 50 to 315 tons and marked South Korea's entry into precision plastics manufacturing equipment. A second Toshiba partnership in 1979 yielded the IS-CN series and expanded the tonnage lineup further. When the licensing contract expired, LG's engineers designed and built proprietary machines entirely in-house, and the brand name on those presses transitioned from GoldStar to LG GoldStar as the parent group rebranded in the mid-1990s.

The workhorse of the LG GoldStar lineup was the IDE series of direct-pressure, hydraulic horizontal injection molding machines, available in a wide range of clamping forces — from compact sub-200-ton models up through large-frame machines exceeding 1,700 tons. The IDE designation covered configurations such as the IDE350EN, IDE720EN, IDE1100EN, and IDE1750HM, all featuring hydraulic clamp systems and the brand's proprietary HICOM computer controls (HICOM 200, HICOM 300, and HICOM 4000 closed-loop variants). Alongside the IDE line, LG GoldStar produced the H-series horizontal presses — including models like the 150H and 500M — which offered a more compact footprint for mid-range production environments.

LG GoldStar injection molding machines were adopted across a broad spectrum of manufacturing industries. Automotive parts producers relied on large-tonnage IDE and H-series presses to mold dashboards, door panels, bumpers, and lighting housings. Consumer electronics manufacturers — including LG's own subsidiaries producing TV frames, computer housings, and appliance components — ran these machines extensively. Packaging operations and general-purpose plastics processors also put the mid-range tonnage models to work producing containers, caps, and industrial parts.

On the used market, LG GoldStar horizontal injection molding machines remain sought after for several practical reasons. Their all-hydraulic architecture is straightforward to maintain, and replacement hydraulic components are widely available through industrial suppliers. The HICOM control systems, while vintage, are well-documented and supported by third-party repair specialists. Frames and platens were built to heavy-duty tolerances suited to high-volume production, meaning well-maintained machines retain solid rigidity and repeatability decades after manufacture. Buyers looking for proven, high-tonnage hydraulic capacity at a fraction of new-machine cost consistently turn to used LG GoldStar presses as a cost-effective solution.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used LG GoldStar equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected LG GoldStar machines at competitive prices. Most of our LG GoldStar inventory sells before we can list it online — call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have LG GoldStar equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.