Chinese plumbing: TOP 10 largest manufacturers

It is no secret that China is a planetary factory where most of the world's goods are produced. This is not only electronics, but all possible groups of products that you can imagine, including plumbing. Today it will be discussed, namely the companies that produce it.

You need to understand that almost all modern plumbing is produced through the PRC, although it may be from Europe, the United States or another region. It is more profitable to use production facilities in China together with cheap labor than to open such a plant, for example, in Russia. But we are exclusively interested in Chinese manufacturers of plumbing, so we conducted careful monitoring and chose only those companies that have proven themselves and supply their products worldwide, as well as being leaders in each segment.

Manufacture and sale of sanitary ware from China

To visually show how vast this market is and tied to the Chinese, we will show you some statistics on production volumes and export directions. And to begin with, the plumbing produced by the Chinese, in total, is supplied to 197 countries of the world. It is China that accounts for 2/5 of the entire world market, and this figure is growing, adding 12% annually. About half of all export deliveries are to Europe and the USA, the rest are the countries of South America, Africa, Asia and Russia itself. The latter is supplied with products manufactured in Tangshan City, Hebei Province.

But the most productive region, where all the major Chinese plumbing manufacturers are located, is Henan with its center in Zhengzhou. This city is known for the Foxconn plant, which produces the famous iPhone, as well as other legendary enterprises of mechanical engineering and electronics. At this place, 55.8% of all bathtubs, toilets and other sanitary ceramics and accessories are produced.

The leader in the supply of sanitary ware abroad is Guangdong, which exports products to emerging markets in the total production volume by 38%. Then, Fujian and Shanghai provinces take second and third places in exporting abroad (8% and 9%, respectively).

The main material from which plumbing is made from China is faience and ceramics. Each year, about 110 million tons of these mineral resources are used for production. And the most popular type of plumbing that is exported abroad are sinks - 35% of all foreign supplies of plumbing. Further to partner countries are delivered toilet bowls and bathtubs, for more detailed statistics, see the screenshot below.

Top Chinese Plumbing Manufacturers

Arcus

This Chinese manufacturer produces high-quality shower cabins, sinks, toilets and bidets. For more than 10 years, the company has been a leader thanks to the use of innovative technologies, using international experience in the field of design and production directly. The brand has been present in the plumbing market in Russia since 2010, and during this time managed to establish itself as an exclusively professional enterprise with its own engineering division.

But especially Arcus have succeeded in developing showers where only high-quality materials are used.Namely, durable rollers and components, impact-resistant glass with a thickness of 5 mm, ABS-plastic 4 mm and high-strength aluminum profiles. For better rigidity, the bases under all shower enclosures and corner showers are made of 4-layer fiberglass.

The company is very attentive to the little things and the convenience of its plumbing, therefore, it almost always receives positive reviews. As for prices, they are one of the most competitive in the Russian market, but at the same time, the products comply with high European quality standards, therefore it is quite popular not only with us.

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Appollo

Appollo company was founded in 1982 and for 30 years firmly holds its position, increasing its presence in the global plumbing market. At the initial stage of development, 100 people worked at the plant of this manufacturer, now the staff of the enterprise has expanded to 3,000 people, and the semi-automated production facilities themselves amount to 180,000 square meters. meters. All employees are exclusively professionals, and the equipment meets the latest technological requirements.

True, the company began its activities, not as a manufacturer of plumbing, but as a manufacturer of electrical appliances for hotels and restaurants. But in 1996, she completed this activity and moved into the field of manufacturing bathtubs, showers, steam boxes, saunas and bathroom furniture.

Over the past few years, Appollo has been confidently mastering the introduction of the latest technology in its plumbing. That is, it offers showers and steam boxes with built-in TV screens, players and even phones. It also equips its products with cutting-edge control panels for supplying and adjusting water. It should be noted modern design and high quality. By availability, this is not the cheapest plumbing.

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D&K

The production facilities of this Chinese company were launched in 1998, and immediately began to produce faucets, shower systems and various accessories for them, calculated more on the domestic market. The emphasis was on exclusive design, which in 2011 brought the RedDot Design Award for uniqueness in this regard. But when German designers joined in product development in 2013, the geography of brand sales began to grow exponentially.

Today it is a dynamically developing company, which produces and sells up to 2 million mixers per year. The area of ​​the plant in the city of Heshan, Guangdong Province is 38 thousand square meters. meters. It uses automated super-modern equipment, the work of which, including the entire managerial and engineering staff, is provided by a very small number of employees.

The products of the manufacturer have not only an impeccable design look, but also have high quality, the service life of which is estimated for years. In addition, the products are easy to operate and easy to install. Despite exclusivity, these are some of the most affordable taps in their class.

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Eago

Eago (pronounced "Iago") is considered China's largest plumbing manufacturer, which specializes in shower enclosures as well as acrylic and hot tubs. The company was founded in 1996 and is located in Foshan, Guangdong Province. The plant area is 250 thousand square meters. meters, which impresses with production capacity. The area is comparable to 35 football fields!

In a relatively short time, from the foundation to the present time, the company was able to expand to such a scale that allows providing export potential to many countries of the world. And these are 200 service centers in Europe, the USA and other regions. To manufacture its products, the company uses the most modern German equipment, which allows us to achieve the highest quality products.

In addition, many models of hydromassage bathtubs and showers are equipped with modern digital controls and are fully consistent with the spirit of the times. Also in the assortment of the manufacturer are toilet bowlsbidet sinks and various accessories. For the price, all this is relatively affordable, which is partly why it is so popular.

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Gemy

The Chinese brand Gemy is also one of the fastest growing, as it currently supplies its products to 150 countries. Such popularity provides affordable cost and high quality of the goods offered. Our own engineering bureau regularly improves the range of acrylic bathtubs, showers, simple bathtubs, toilets, tanks and sinks, for the production of which the production facilities of the plant have been built.

The company was founded in 1990 and in a relatively short period of time has achieved worldwide recognition, taking a significant market share. In Russia, the manufacturer also quickly earned a good reputation due to its pricing policy.

Another brand is well known for hydromassage systems, which are available in several lines. The consumer can choose both economy-class plumbing and premium-level models. The latter have the hi-tech chips that are now fashionable, namely digital control and innovative concepts. And the budget line is practical, stylish and can offer a variety of variations: from loft style before cutting edge.

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Gllon

A fairly large-scale enterprise, founded in 1992 in Zhejiang province on the shores of the Yellow Sea in the southeastern part of this area. The proximity to the main sea lanes and the developed local transport infrastructure influenced the rapid development of the company. The manufacturer is well known both in his country and abroad. Geography of sales extended to the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia and Russia.

The company specializes in shower systems and faucets. Thanks to modern production equipment, competent staff and innovative development approaches, the company produces competitive and very high quality sanitary ware. The production uses plumbing brass, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic and fiberglass.

Gllon products are recognized worldwide for their excellent quality and reliability. shower and mixing systemswhich are recognized by certification centers of leading countries. The manufacturer himself guarantees the durability of his plumbing, and at the same time provides affordable pricing. It should be noted a large assortment of shower panels, which can be used together with a shower cabin and a hot tub from this manufacturer.

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Grande home

The company specializes exclusively in the manufacture of premium-level showers and accessories for them. Prices for products, as you know, are not the cheapest, but fully correspond to the level of quality and style. Products differ in expressive design and are designed only for the European market, including Russia. Not all companies of a similar rank can compete with the vendor, and even leading European manufacturers glancing with caution at their Chinese counterpart.

Thanks to a wide range of showers of various modifications, Grande Home is a leader. The design of the devices uses shockproof glass, high-quality acrylic and a high-strength aluminum base. It will be quite difficult to break or somehow damage tempered glass, which is additionally strengthened with a special laminated film.

Some elements of shower cabins can be made of natural wood, which brings a special look and makes the products even more environmentally friendly. Design is the strength of the manufacturer, a large team of specialists is working on it. From this, the price tags here are not cheap at all, but as already mentioned, the products are fully consistent with their value.

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Kanggu

Quite an interesting manufacturer of Chinese faucets and shower systems with their own recognizable style. This plumbing, as well as the previous manufacturer, belongs to a rather expensive segment. But it offers the highest build quality and a truly unique design along with an innovative approach to creating practical and convenient systems.

A feature of some models of Kanggu shower systems is the integrated hydromassage functions, which are adjustable from a normal to a rain shower. Floor standing mixers for freestanding bathtubs are also available. Mixers are made of high quality brass using ceramic cartridges.

This is one of the few shower panels that can practically replace a hydromassage shower cabin, which is quite remarkable and gives an advantage over competitors from the premium segment. Compared with European companies, this Chinese manufacturer offers much more affordable prices with the highest quality.

Ksitex

The high-tech production of this company is located in China and has existed for more than 15 years. The manufacturer has been known on the Russian market since 2009 and has an excellent reputation. In everyday life, Ksitex products can be found in public toilets, which use automatic faucets, automatic dryers, dispensers, trash cans, automatic air fresheners and much more that is produced under this brand.

Ksitex sanitary equipment can also be used at home, which is often found both in Russia and abroad. For the manufacture of products, high-quality steel is used together with high-quality plastic. Very comfortable appliances and accessories that are used in public saunas, basins, sports complexes, business centers and other crowded places.

Plumbing is designed for heavy use and can withstand the most severe operating conditions. This is confirmed in a practical way. One has only to take a closer look at this moment, for example, in the public bathrooms of the nearest supermarkets, where you will definitely find something from Ksitex. In terms of price, these are fairly inexpensive devices, given their good quality and manufacturability.

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Nautico

A well-known Chinese brand, but from the budget segment, which is especially well-established in the Russian market. The company produces hot tubs, showers, and bathroom furniture and hydromassage racks. All this is of high quality and at a nice price.

Especially a good selection of shower boxes that are equipped with no worse than premium models, namely mirrors, shelves, cups for toothbrushes and other convenient little things that facilitate everyday use during hygiene procedures. Also, some models have high-tech features: a built-in radio, a speaker with a wireless connection for telephone communication, digital control and other technological features such as LED-backlight.

Actually all the shower systems of this manufacturer, in which he specializes, are made of durable glass and acrylic plastic. At the same time, a lot of attention is paid to the design with a pleasant external design, which does not require special care and is very practical to use.

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Conclusion

We have selected ten of the best Chinese manufacturers of sanitary ceramics and equipment, which are well established not only in Russia, but have a decent weight in world markets. The selection is exclusively subjective, therefore, it may not coincide with the opinion of some readers. If you think otherwise, then we ask you to share your opinion in the comments.