China has become the world's largest market for newly installed elevators and the largest producer of elevators. The development of China's elevator industry has gone through several stages: from 1900 to 1949, it mainly involved the sales, installation, and maintenance of imported elevators. At this stage, the number of elevators in China is only about 1100. In 1900, the American Otis Elevator Company obtained its first elevator contract in China and provided two elevators to Shanghai, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the history of elevators in China.
From 1950 to 1979, China adhered to independence, arduous research and development, and extensive production. During this stage, domestically produced products were the mainstay. In September 1959, the public-private joint venture Shanghai Elevator Factory manufactured and installed 81 elevators and 4 escalators for major projects such as the Great Hall of the People. Among them, these four AC2-59 double escalators are the first batch of escalators designed and manufactured independently by China. They were jointly developed by the public-private partnership Shanghai Elevator Factory and Shanghai Jiao Tong University and installed at the Beijing Railway Station. Before the reform and opening up, there were more than 10 elevator manufacturing enterprises in China, with a total of about 10000 elevators produced and installed.
From 1980 to 2007, the establishment of foreign-funded enterprises marked the rapid development stage of the industry. On July 4, 1980, China Construction Machinery Corporation, Swiss Xunda Co., Ltd., and Hong Kong Yihe Xunda (Far East) Co., Ltd. jointly established China Xunda Elevator Co., Ltd. This is the first joint venture in China's machinery industry since the reform and opening up. The joint venture includes Shanghai Elevator Factory and Beijing Elevator Factory. The Chinese elevator industry has successively sparked a wave of introducing foreign investment. During this stage, China produced and installed approximately 420000 elevators.
Domestic elevator manufacturing enterprises are mainly located in Shenyang, Liaoning, Ningjin, Shandong, Wujiang, Suzhou, Huzhou, Zhejiang, Chongqing, Chengdu, Sichuan, Foshan, Guangdong, and Zhuhai. Among them, elevator enterprises in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai account for about 50% of the total elevator production in China. It is worth mentioning that some ethnic brand enterprises that have already been listed in China have relatively mature technology, and their electronic control systems, cars, and door panels can be self-made.
The elevator technology abroad mainly consists of three series: one is American technology; Secondly, European technology; The third is Asian technology. The elevator technology in the United States is mainly based on OTIS, including Canada. The United States has always retained advanced technology, so it has never applied the most advanced elevator technology to countries around the world. European elevator technology is the most widely used elevator technology internationally. Elevator technology in Europe is renowned for its durability, with a typical lifespan of 25 years. In addition, Europeans have better market leadership than Americans, so joint ventures and cooperation are being carried out globally, making European elevator technology a pioneer in international common technology, and European elevator standards are also international elevator standards.
Asian elevator technology is dominated by Japan. Japan, on the other hand, is renowned for its excellent understanding of user psychology and is known for its high level of comfort. However, Japan considers its own interests, so although the comfort during use is good, the lifespan of elevators is only 60% of that of European elevators, ensuring a lifespan of only 15 years.
China's elevator technology draws on the strengths of various countries, adopting both European and Japanese advantages in terms of elevator comfort and lifespan, resulting in long elevator lifespan and good comfort. This may be unique to the influence of Confucianism among Chinese people. When Chinese users choose elevators, they not only need to consider the comfort of the elevator, but also the lifespan and practicality of the elevator. Only in this way can they choose suitable elevator products. Of course, when signing a contract with the supplier, after-sales service must be considered to ensure the safety of elevator use and equipment lifespan.
In 2019, over 80% of the newly added elevators worldwide came from China; More than 7 times the elevator production in Europe and nearly 10 times the production in India, the world's second-largest elevator market, China has become the largest market in the global elevator industry. According to industry related institutions, it is estimated that the demand for installing elevators in China's domestic market will exceed five million units in 2020, and the demand for installing elevators in old buildings may be equivalent to one-third of the elevator ownership in 2019.
The top ten domestic elevator brands in China are: Kuaiyi Elevator (domestic), Kangli Elevator (domestic), Lingwang Elevator (domestic), Jiangnan Jiajie (domestic), Bolite (domestic), Xiji Elevator (domestic), and Di'ao Elevator (domestic). In fact, domestic production is really good. For example, Kuaiyi Elevator exports to more than 100 countries around the world, even accounting for half of Singapore's civilian elevators.
Chinese domestic elevator brand
One of China's domestic elevator brands: Bolite Elevator. As one of the top five national elevator leading enterprises in China in terms of sales volume, Bolite has taken the lead in the industry in obtaining ISO9001:2008 quality system certification, ISO14001 environmental management system certification, and GB/T28001 occupational health and safety management system certification. It has also passed the strict inspection and testing of the most authoritative international certification organization - the French International Quarantine Bureau, and officially obtained the CE certification. All Bolite product series have now passed the EU CE certification, the Russian GOST national mandatory certification, and the North American CSA certification.
In 2007, Bollett Elevator Company successfully signed a contract with the Singapore Housing Authority for the public housing elevator project, with a total of 600 elevators of various types, creating the highest single export amount of Chinese national elevator brands. In 2008, it provided 850 elevators again, and Bollett provided a total of 1450 elevators for the Singapore public housing project, creating the highest single export amount of Chinese national elevator brands; Winning the bid for a large-scale international airport project: Signed a contract with the Frankfurt AIRRAIL Center in Germany for the use of 99 elevators, becoming the largest project signed by a Chinese national elevator brand in the high-end German market. Won the bid for the 2012 Olympic elevator project - London Heathrow Airport project, which was the first international airport elevator project signed by a Chinese national elevator brand and the first application of a Chinese national elevator brand in Olympic supporting facilities engineering.
The second domestic elevator brand in China: Kangli Elevator. Kangli Elevator Co., Ltd. is a modern professional elevator company that integrates design, research and development, manufacturing, sales, installation, and maintenance. It is one of the most important escalator suppliers in China. Kangli has been ranked first in domestic brand sales of similar products in the national market for five consecutive years. Kangli Elevator's products and technology have reached the leading level in China, and some have even reached the international advanced level.
The third domestic elevator brand in China: Jiangnan Jiajie Elevator. Jiangnan Jiajie is the only domestic domestic elevator manufacturer that has obtained ISO9001 quality management system, ISO14001 environmental management system, OHSAS18001 occupational health and safety management system, ISO10012 measurement management system certification, and SA8000 social responsibility management system certification through TUV certification; And it was the first to obtain the EN1090 steel structure welding certification and EN ISO3834 welding quality system certification issued by TUV-SUD. All series of products are developed in accordance with the European EN81-20/50 and EN115 standards, and have passed the CE and EMC certifications of the authoritative European elevator product certification organization TUV in Germany.
The fourth domestic elevator brand in China: Yongda Elevator. Founded in September 1993, Shanghai Yongda Elevator is an electromechanical product manufacturing enterprise invested by Taiwan Yongda Electromechanical Industry Co., Ltd. in Chinese Mainland. Consistently ranked as the sixth strongest elevator brand in China, and the only Chinese national brand among the top five elevator brands in China.
The fifth domestic elevator brand in China: Jirong Elevator. Jirong Elevator is a large modern elevator enterprise that integrates elevator research and development, design, manufacturing, sales, installation, and maintenance. It has the national special equipment manufacturing, installation, renovation, and maintenance double A-level qualification.
China's sixth domestic elevator brand: Shenlong Elevator. Shenlong Elevator Co., Ltd. was founded in the early 1990s and is a modern professional elevator production enterprise that integrates manufacturing, sales, installation, and service. It is one of the largest elevator enterprises in China. It is the only complete machine enterprise in China that has the ability to produce stainless steel steps for escalators and stainless steel pedals for moving walkways. In 2004, the company introduced German technology and established the "Sino German Cooperation Shenlong Elevator Control Technology Research and Development Center" in cooperation with German WIPO Elevator Control Technology Co., Ltd. The technical performance of Shenlong Elevator products ranks among the advanced levels of elevator manufacturing in the world.
The seventh domestic elevator brand in China: Aolida Elevator. Hangzhou Aolida Elevator Co., Ltd. is a joint-stock enterprise engaged in elevator manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and renovation. The company holds qualification certificates for the production and operation of special equipment, such as the Special Equipment Manufacturing License and the Special Equipment Installation, Renovation, and Maintenance License (Class A) issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.
The eighth domestic elevator brand in China: Guangri Elevator. Guangzhou Guangri Elevator Industry Co., Ltd. is a core pillar enterprise under Guangzhou Guangri Group Co., Ltd., one of the largest production bases for elevators in South China, and a state-owned holding enterprise in the Chinese elevator industry. The company is a pioneer of Chinese elevator brands.
The ninth domestic elevator brand in China: Xizi Elevator. Xizi Otis ranks second in the domestic industry; The tower style three-dimensional garage on Ishikawa Island, Nishiko, ranks first among domestic peers; Xizifuxin's permanent magnet gearless traction machine has international advanced level. Xizi has successively established joint ventures and cooperation with many Fortune 500 companies such as Otis from the United States, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries from Japan, GE from the United States, and IUK from Japan in the fields of elevators, shield tunneling, boilers, and three-dimensional parking garages, introducing advanced technologies and management concepts from around the world. By 2005, Xizi had achieved four "national firsts": first in escalators, first in three-dimensional garages, first in waste heat boilers, and first in elevator components.
Top 10 Chinese domestic elevator brands: Sujie Elevator. Sujie Elevator is the most cost-effective brand under Xizi Group. The quality and performance are top-notch, comparable to first tier brands. Xizi has five major industrial clusters including elevators, heavy industry, boilers, aviation, and modern service industries, and is one of the top 500 enterprises in China.
The eleventh domestic elevator brand in China: Di'ao Elevator. Di'ao Elevator holds the national special equipment manufacturing, installation, renovation and maintenance A-level license qualification. The product series has been verified by the authoritative department of the National Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau and has been certified by TUV in Germany for structural CE certification. Di'ao Passenger Elevator inherits the rigorous industrial spirit of Germany and extensively introduces advanced elevator control technology from Germany's DIAO, making the system control more reasonable, accurate, and efficient; And utilize the latest environmentally friendly manufacturing technology, safety devices, and signaling devices from DIAO Germany; Taking into full consideration the concept of humanized design, the design based on ergonomics ensures that the riding space of the Di'ao passenger elevator fully meets the requirements of passenger safety, comfort, and elegance. Suitable for high-end business buildings, hotels, and luxury apartments.
Chinese domestic elevator brand 12: Lingwang Elevator. Guangdong Lingwang Elevator Co., Ltd. is a large-scale professional elevator manufacturing enterprise that integrates research and development, design, production, sales, installation, and after-sales service. It has the A-level qualification for elevator manufacturing, installation, renovation, and maintenance issued by the State Administration of Quality Supervision, Ltd. and is a leader in the production of first-class national brand elevators in China. Lingwang Company has implemented a modern enterprise management model and has successively obtained certifications for ISO9001 Quality Management System, ISO14001 Environmental Management System, GB/T28001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, and Provincial Metrology System.
