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Jiangsu Goldmoon Industry Co., Ltd.

15 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Drill Bit, Hole Saw, Saw Blade, Router Bit, Taps & Dies, End Mill, Grinding Tool, Work Gloves, Safety Helmet & Safety Shoes, Artificial Flowers
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
JiangSu GoldMoon Industry Co., Ltd is located in Suzhou SIP, with excellent geographical location and convenient traffic. It takes only Half an Hour to Shanghai port, which is the biggest dock in China.

Jinan Liuyuxin Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd.

10 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Core Shooting Machine, Continuous Sand Mixer, Ductile Iron Pipe Testing Machine, Pipe Jacking Thrust Testing Machine, Pipe Cutting Machine, Pipe Chamfering Machine, Core Box Mold, Triethylamine Gas Generator, Pipe Jacking Pouring Mold, Roller Set
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Jinan Liuyuxin Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd., established in 2016 with a registered capital of 1.5 million U. S. Dollars, is located in Jinan City, Shandong Province, China.

Guangdong Dongfang Pipeline Solutions Co.,Ltd

27 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Srcp, Steel-Wire PE Composite Pipe, HDPE Pipe, PE Pipe, Steel Pipe
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Dongfang Pipeline Solutions is a professional manufacturer with 26 years of experience in producing high-quality composite pipeline systems, specializing in steel-wire reinforced PE pipes (SRCP/SRTP), PE100 water-supply pipes, and a full range of fittings.

Shandong Hengde Plastic Co., Ltd

10 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
HDPE Pipe, PE Pipe, HDPE Water Supply Pipe, Mpp Power Pipe, HDPE Electric Power Pipe, HDPE Double Wall Corrugated Pipe, HDPE Communication Pipe, HDPE Bundle Pipe, HDPE Silicon Core Pipe, HDPE Micro Duct
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
  Shandong Hengde Plastic Co., Ltd. is a pipe manufacturing enterprise that integrates design, production, and sales. The company has more than 10 sets of large and medium-sized mechanical processing equipment for producing various types of pipes, with an annual production capacity of up to 3 million meters. Simultaneously possessing the necessary process equipment and testing instruments for physical and chemical testing, pressure testing, etc; The main products produced include HDPE water supply and drainage pipes, gas pipes, silicon core pipes, bundled pipes, ground source heat pump pipes, MPP power pipes, etc. The company relies on a rigorous quality management system to ensure quality throughout the entire process of product production, transportation, and service. Passed quality management system certification, environmental management system certification, occupational health and safety management system certification, Shandong Province's domestic hygiene license and product certification for drinking water hygiene and safety products, People's Republic of China's special equipment manufacturing license - natural gas pipeline (pressure pipeline components), transportation engineering product - HDPE silicon core pipe factory inspection certificate. The company has a professional technical research and development team. In recent years, it has been recognized as a national high-tech enterprise, a "specialized, refined, unique, and new" enterprise in Shandong Province, a technology-based small and medium-sized enterprise in Shandong Province, an innovative small and medium-sized enterprise in Shandong Province, and a "specialized, refined, unique, and new" enterprise in Liaocheng City. It has accumulated multiple utility model patents. The company continues to strengthen its investment in technology research and innovation, further promoting technological innovation and product upgrades, and enhancing the company's core competitiveness. The company upholds the corporate spirit of "unity, struggle, pragmatism, and innovation", promoting efficiency through management, survival through quality, development through reputation, building a brand through integrity, and increasing vitality through sales. Introduce market mechanisms into various aspects of enterprise sales, supply, production, etc., and establish an outward oriented development and operation mechanism that adapts to the market economy. By creating famous brands, producing high-quality products, providing high-quality services, and maintaining credibility, we aim to shape a positive social image. To build a product monument for Chinese pipes and always move forward, striving to create a national brand in the Chinese plastic pipe industry!

Anhui Dongcai Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Plastic Extrusion, Plastic Extrusion Line, HDPE Pipe Production Line, PVC Pipe Making
Country/Region:
Anhui, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Anhui Dongcai Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Dongcai Machinery), located in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, is a world-famous treasure trove of mountains and rivers. The address is located in Chuzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, Anhui Province, adjacent to the historic city of Nanjing. Dongcai Machinery has two production bases in Chuzhou, Anhui Province and Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, with a total area of 40, 000 square meters, more than 100 core personnel, advanced CNC machining bases for parts and standard assembly workshops. The company has a high-quality R&D team and a team of experienced electrical debugging engineers for many years, and is a high-tech manufacturer dedicated to the R&D and manufacturing of plastic extrusion molding equipment.

Zhejiang Jwell Sheet & Film Equipment Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Cast Film Extrusion Line, Blown Film Extrusion Line, Blow Molding Machine, Plastic Extruder Line, Compounding Pelletizing Extruder, Single Screw Extruder, Twin Screw Extruder, Pipe Profile Extrusion Machine, T-Die Calender Roller, Pulp Molding Machines
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Founded in 1997, Jwell has grown from a pioneering workshop into a global titan in the plastic extrusion industry. Headquartered in the Jiading District of Shanghai, the company has spent nearly three decades embodying its core entrepreneurial spirit: Hard work, Persistence, and Innovation.

Zhejiang Sanrock Supply Management Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Core Drilling Rig, Pile Drilling Rig, Solar Pile Drlling Rig, Rotary Drilling Rig, DTH Drilling Rig, Blasting Drilling Rig, Pneumatic Rock Drilling Rig, Underground Jumbo Drilling Rig, Drill Rod, DTH Drill Hammer
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Zhejiang Sanrock Supply Management Co., Ltd is a leading manufacturer in the field of mining and construction equipments manufacturing. We provide a wide range of drill rigs, air compressors, construction equipments, drilling tools and consultancy services. Sanrock is well recognized in Chinese industry and rapidly expanding to the International market. We have earned our well-regarded reputation and business strength through our emphasis on providing continuous investments in new research and technology to advance product quality and meet International Standards of Excellence. Our Global Services & Support Center is composed of professional and experienced team and staff who work to serve our customers and their business needs to their satisfaction. Sanrock staff possess a wealth of experience not just in the China, but also in the international market. A strong support center and high standard products are further enhanced by our management's innovative thinking, and their dedication to maintaining the company's position at the forefront of development in mining and construction equipment. Sanrock is not only a manufacturer, but also a brand at world, we always at effort and extension of the fields, looking forward to the cooperation with you.

Hebei Tengjun Frp Co., Ltd.

8 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
FRP Products, FRP Equipment
Country/Region:
Hebei, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Hebei Tengjun FRP Co., Ltd. is a well-established and professional manufacturer specializing in the research, development, production, and sales of high-quality fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) products. Founded over a decade ago in Hebei, China, our company has steadily grown into a leading enterprise in the FRP industry, combining technological innovation, manufacturing expertise, and international business experience.

Shandong Titanium Nickel Special Steel Co., Ltd

5.0
Main Products:
Hstelloy, Monel Alloy, Nickle Alloy, Superalloy, Corrosion Resistant Alloy, Precision Alloy, Monel, Inconel, Haynes Alloy, Plate/Sheet
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shandong Titanium Nickel Special Steel Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of RMB 158800, is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research, production, and sales of special alloys such as nickel based and iron-based materials. Our products include corrosion-resistant alloys, high-temperature alloys, precision alloys, Hastelloy alloys, Monel alloys, INCONEL, INCOLOY, copper nickel alloys, titanium and titanium alloys, zirconium and zirconium alloys, nickel and nickel based alloys, nickel cobalt based heat-resistant alloys, hafnium alloys, and more than 60 other alloy materials.

Shandong Chaoruisi Hi - Tech Metals Co., Ltd

13 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Seamless/Welded Stainless Steel Pipe, Ultra-Clean Pipe, EP/BA/MP/AP Stainless Steel Tube, Stainless Steel Fittings & Connectors& Accessories
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shandong Chaoruisi Hi-Tech Metals Co., Ltd. Was established on November 29, 2013, with a legal representative of Sun Chengyong, a registered capital of 10.8 million yuan, a unified social credit code of 91370705085110806T, and an address at the Houguanzhuang Industrial Park, Houguanzhuang Village, Beicheng Street, Weifang Economic Development Zone, Shandong. Houguanzhuang Industrial Park, Houguanzhuang Village, Beicheng Street, Weifang Economic Development Zone, Shandong Province. The industry it belongs to is wholesale, and its business scope includes: General items: Research and development of new material technology; Technical services, technology development, technical consulting, technical exchanges, technology transfer, technology promotion; Non-ferrous metal alloy manufacturing; Metal products sales; Import and export of goods; Import and export of technology; Earthwork construction; Landscaping construction; And operation of wires and cables. (Except for projects subject to approval according to law, business activities can be carried out independently according to law with a business license) Licensed projects: Operating Class III medical devices; Subcontracting construction services; Construction engineering; Electrical installation services. (Projects subject to approval according to law can only be carried out after approval by the relevant authorities. The specific business items are subject to the approval documents or licenses issued by the relevant authorities. ) Shandong Chaoruisi New Material Technology Co., Ltd. is currently operating (open for business) as a going concern.

Nanjing Auto Electric Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Pipe Spool Fabrication Solution, Pipe Cutting and Beveling All-in-One Machine, High Speed Band Saw Cutting Machine, Automatic Pipe Welding Machine, Sub-Arc Girth Welding Machine, Automatic Electric-Gas Vertical Welding Machine, Plate Cutting and Milling Machine, CNC Pipe End Beveling Machine, Multi-Function Pipe Fitting-up Station, Automatic Elbow Welding Machine
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Company Profile:
Since founded in 1996, NAEC Group takes intelligence and digitization as tools, sets lean and low-carbon concepts as its values, establishes a triune development strategy integrating intelligent workshop, intelligent logistics and intelligent management, has a global industrial distribution, innovates NAEC metal engineering 4.0 lean and intelligent manufacturing solution with industrial advantages.

Shandong Quanrun Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd.

10 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Inline Flat Emitter Type Drip Irrigation Tape Making Machine, Inner Round Dripper Type Drip Irrigation Pipe Making Machine, Single Blade Labyrinth Type Drip Irrigation Tape Making Machine, Double Laye
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shandong Quanrun Plastic Machinery Co. Ltd is located in the beautiful environment of Laiwu High-tech Zone, convenient transportation, complete development and application promotion in drip irrigation pipe production equipment has been committed since its inception, always adhere to the science and technology as the guide, the development of enterprises focus on the development of technological innovation and new products. The company now has a group of high-quality technical team, R & D department has 5 senior engineers, 22senior technicians, responsible for enterprise technology innovation. Professional involved in electronics, machinery, polymer science, technology provides a powerful guarantee for the development and manufacture of drip irrigation equipment.

Wuxi Taixie Metal Material Co., Ltd.

18 yrs
·Trading Company
Main Products:
Copper Alloy, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Tool Steel, Special Steel, Nickel Alloy, Pure Copper, Aluminum Alloy, Tin Ingots, High Speed Steel
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
WuXi TaiXie Metal Material Co., Ltd. is Located in the Large South Stainless Steel Markets, and established July 2009. We are also One of the Powerful Company In the Stainless Steel and Mould steel Area.

Tianjin Boer King Steel Import and Export Co., Ltd.

14 yrs
·Trading Company
Main Products:
Casing Pipe; Seamless Steel Pipe; High Pressure Boiler Tube; Spiral Steel Pipe; Stainless Steel Pipe
Country/Region:
Tianjin, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
WE BOER KING STEEL GROUP(Tianjin Boer King Steel Import and Export Co., Ltd )LOCATED IN SHUANGGANGINDUSTRIAL ZONE, JINNAN DISTRICT, TIANJIN, China. 30KM AWAY FROM TIANJIN XINGANG PORT, 8KM AWAY FROM TIANJIN AIRPORT.

Hengshui Jiubo Composites Co., Ltd.

10 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
FRP/GRP GRATING EQUIPMENT; FRP/GRP MOLDED MACHINE; FRP/GRP PIPE PRODUCTION LINE; POTASSIUM SULFATE PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT; FRP/GRP TANK PRODUCTION LINE; FRP/GRP REBAR EQUIPMENT; MOLDED PRODUCTS; FRP/GRP
Country/Region:
Hebei, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Hengshui Jiubo Composites Co., Ltd. is professional manufacturer of FRP Pipe, FRP storage tank, FRP molded products, FRP pultrused products and FRP production machines, through the continuous development and introduction of professionality and technology, the company rely on advanced technology, exquisite craftsmanship, reliable quality and perfect service, passed ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001 management system certification, now we have 600 staff, annual sales of glass fiber reinforced plastic series products achieved 20, 000 tons, products have been sold to all over the world, USA, Brazil, Japan, Germany, India, Malaysia, Iran, Egypt etc, and won the support and trust from new & old customers.

Cungang Mold Fittings Co., Ltd.

12 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Guiding Compnents Mold Part, Series Mold Parts with Guide Bush Punch, Excellent Aluminium Ballbearing Guide Post Ste
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Wenzhou Cungang a professional manufacturer of high quality precision components for molds, dies and machines, with about 7000 square meters covered area and over 200 specialized employees. We have a number of branches at domestic and overseas.

Hebei Shentong Plastic Co., Ltd.

16 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
PVC Pipe, PPR Pipe, PPR Fitting, HDPE Pipe, HDPE Fitting, PVC Fitting, HDPE Corrugated Pipe, Plastic Cutter, Plastic Pipe
Country/Region:
Hebei, China
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Established in 2008, Shijiazhuang Shentong Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer and exporter

Weifang Kaide Plastics Machinery Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Pexb Pipe Machine, Irrigation Pipe Machine, PE-Xa Pipe Machine, PPR Pipe Produciton Line, PA Pipe Production Line, PU Pipe Production Line, EVOH Pipe Production Line, Pb Pipe Production Line, PE-Xb Pipe Production Line, Automatic Pipe Coiler
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
Company Profile:
Kaide Plastics Machinery Co., Ltd has more than 20 years' experience of plastics pipe extrusion machinery, especially for high speed pipe production line and composite pipe production line.

ZHEJIANG JWELL PIPE EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.

7 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Pipe Extrusion Line
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shanghai Jwell Machinery Co., Ltd...As the vice president unit of CPMIA, is one of the largest manufacturers of plastic extrusion machinery in China. The production bases of Jwell company cover about 700, 0000 square meters and are consisted with 5 parts, which are located in Jiading district of Shanghai where the head office of the company locates, Zhoushan City of Zhejiang Province, Taicang City and Liyang City of Jiangsu Province and Dongguan City of Guangdong Province. The company has more than 2200 staffs, about 480 technicians and managing staffs among them. And thanks to the high quality research and development groups, experienced electrical and mechanical engineers, advanced machining bases and qualified workshops of the company, we sell more than 2000 advanced extrusion lines every year. We are keeping cooperative relationship with 22 specialized companies, 9 large machining workshops and 3 heat treatment and nitriding workshops

Luoyang Shandike Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Taper Drilling Tools, Jack Hammer, Air Leg Rock Drilling Machine, Shank Adpter, DTH Drilling Tools, Thread Drilling Tools, Tricone Drilling Bits, Mining Headlamp, Gasoline Rock Drill Machine, Air Compressor
Country/Region:
Henan, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Luoyang Shandike Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd is located in the high-tech industrial park of Luoyang City, Henan Province, located in the Central Plains, convenient transportation, is one of the several domestic heavy-duty brazing enterprises.

Shanghai Qianshan Piping Technology Co., Ltd.

22 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Pipe Spool Fabrication Production Line, Pipe Cutting Machine, Pipe Beveling Machine, Pipe Fitting up Equipment, Pipe Welding Machine, Automatic Welding Machine, Pipe Cutting & Beveling Machine, Pi
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
We are Shanghai Qianshan Piping Technology Co., Ltd. (Q. S. P. T)

Jiangsu Faygo Union Machinery Co., Ltd.

16 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
PET blow molding machine, plastic extrusion machine
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
FAYGO UNION GROUP has 3 branch factories. One is FAYGOBLOW which design and make blow molding machine for PET, PE etc. FAYGOBLOW has 5 patents of invention, and 8 patents utility models. FAYGO PET blow molding machine is one of fastest and most energy-efficient design in the world. Second factory is FAYGOPLAST, which make plastic extrusion machinery, including plastic pipe extruding line, plastic profile extruding line. Especially FAYGOPLAST can supply high speed up to 40 m/min PE, PPR pipe line. Third factory is FAYGO RECYCLING, which research new technology in plastic bottle, film recycling processing and pelletizing. Now FAYGO RECYCLING can make up to 4000kg/hr. PET bottle washing line, and 2000kg/hr plastic film washing line.

Jinan Carman International Trade Co., Ltd.

14 yrs·5.0
·Trading Company
Main Products:
Auto Parts, Loaders, Fans, Excavator, Tire, Plastci Radiator Tanks, Plastic Fan Housing for Cars, Cooling Fan for Cars, Car Cooling System, Mechinery
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Jinan Carman International Trade Co., Ltd. is located in Jinan city, the capital of Shandong Province. Main products are heavy truck accessories, light truck parts, engineering machinery parts and so on. Such as autoparts Shaanxi, Delong F3000, Sinotruk, HOWO, CAT, JCB, SHANTUI, engine parts Cummins, SDEC, DCEC, Weichai, Perkins, Yanmar, Hino, Doosan, Kubota. Large Stock of hundreds of thousands of products in 2, 000 m² Logistics centers respectively guarantee the timely delivery. Express and air orders can be processed. We have perfect service system. Adequate supply, reasonable prices, good service; Good corporate reputation, won the praise of the majority of customers.

Qingdao Huashida Machinery Co., Ltd.

24 yrs·4.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Pipe Coating Production Line, Insulated Pipe Equipment, Plastic Sheet/Pipe Extruder, Rubber Foaming Sheet/Tube Machinery, Heat Shrinkable Sleeve, Plastic Portable Extruder Welder, Electrofusion Tape
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
1. Our History.

Hebei Aoliande Chemical Equipment Co., Ltd.

10 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory
Main Products:
Potassium Sulface Equipment Production Line, FRP Pipe, FRP Tank, Electrolytic Cell, Frp Grating, Frp Pultruded Profiles, Computer Control Filament Winding Machine, Complete Sets of FRP Product Product
Country/Region:
Hebei, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Hebei Aoliande Chemical Equipment Co., Ltd. is professional manufacturer which to market & sell FRP/GRP Pipe & fittings, FRP/GRP tank & tower, FRP grating, FRP pultruded profiles, FRP SMC water tank, FRP polymer electrolytic cell, S/F, F/F double wall underground fuel tank, FRP rebar, FRP pipe filament winding machine & technology, FRP tank filament winding machine & technology, FRP molded grating machine & technology, FRP rebar machine & technology, FRP pultrusion machine, FRP polymer electroytic cell machine & technology, Mannheim Process Potassium Sulphate Making Equipment & technology, FRP cable tray, FRP septic tank, Fiber reinforced plastic rod/core, etc, our international sales branches-Hebei Aoliande Chemical Equipment Co., Ltd through the continuous development and introduction of professionality and technology, the company rely on advanced technology, exquisite craftsmanship, reliable quality and perfect service, passed ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001 and SGS management system certification, now we have 300+ staff, annual sales of glass fiber reinforced plastic series products achieved 20, 000 tons, products have been sold to all over the world, USA, Brazil, Japan, Germany, India, Malaysia, Iran, Egypt, Bangladesh, Mali, Mongolia, Philippines, Italy, Chile, etc, and won the support and trust from new & old customers.

Hebei Cangtie Industrial Co., Ltd.

8 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Sonic Logging Pipe
Country/Region:
Hebei, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Hebei Cangtie Industrial Co., Ltd. is one of the large-scale enterprises specializing in steel pipes and pipe fittings in Hebei Province. Since its establishment, the company has continued to deepen its roots in the steel pipe industry and has achieved remarkable results. The company has a registered capital of 50 million yuan and has strong financial strength, which provides a solid guarantee for business expansion and technology research and development.