SUNSONG
SUNSONG is a Chinese manufacturer of automotive rubber hoses and assemblies, serving OEMs including SAIC-GM, GM, BYD, Geely, and Honda, plus after-market and industrial customers, with exports to North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersJiaonan, China
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SUNSONG does
SUNSONG (青岛三祥科技股份有限公司) is a Qingdao, China-based manufacturer founded in 2003 that designs, develops, produces, and sells automotive rubber hoses and hose assemblies. Its product portfolio spans five categories: brake system hoses and assemblies (hydraulic and air brake), power steering system hoses (high-pressure and low-pressure), cooling system hoses (engine cooling water hoses, transmission oil cooler pipes, automotive A/C system hoses), fuel system hoses (fuel filler tubes, fuel return hoses, fuel vapor hoses), and industrial hoses (steel wire reinforced rubber hydraulic and resin hoses). The company holds 119 valid patents and 16 proprietary core production technologies, including soft-core hydraulic brake hose, ultra-low expansion brake hose, and high-pressure power steering hose technologies, and operates a CNAS-accredited in-house testing laboratory with IATF16949 quality certification.
The company's revenue model is direct B2B hardware sales of automotive components to OEMs and tier suppliers, supported by five dedicated business divisions (Assembly, Rubber Hose, International, Industrial Pipe, and After-Sales). Customers include SAIC-GM, General Motors, BYD, Geely, Honda Motorcycles (Suzhou), O'Reilly Auto Parts, and XCMG Group, with exports to North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia in addition to domestic China sales. R&D centers are located in Qingdao (global project R&D) and Ohio, USA (after-market product development and OEM customer support).
SUNSONG has been listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange since December 30, 2022 (stock code: 831195/920195). The company has received multiple recognitions including National Specialized 'Little Giant' enterprise, High-Tech Enterprise, Shandong Manufacturing Single Champion Enterprise, and CNAS-accredited laboratory status. Recent product developments include new energy vehicle hydraulic brake hoses (designated by multiple OEMs) and the S100 series liquid cooling hose with UL94 V-0 certification targeting data center applications.
SUNSONG firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SUNSONG
- Legal name
- 青岛三祥科技股份有限公司
- Website
- https://sun-song.cn
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- SUNSONG is a Chinese manufacturer of automotive rubber hoses and assemblies, serving OEMs including SAIC-GM, GM, BYD, Geely, and Honda, plus after-market and industrial customers, with exports to North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SUNSONG industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Rubber Hose Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)
- SIC
- Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing (IMACALAG), Custom Color, UV-Stabilized & Weathering-Resistant Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAJ)
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Where SUNSONG is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jiaonan
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices4 records
Markets served
SUNSONG business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Automotive rubber hose and hose assembly manufacturing and sales: The company's primary revenue stream comes from designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling automotive rubber hoses and hose assemblies to automotive OEMs, auto parts OEMs, and after-market parts suppliers. Products include brake system hoses, power steering hoses, cooling system hoses, fuel system hoses, and industrial hoses. Revenue is generated through direct supply contracts with vehicle manufacturers and parts distributors, with both domestic Chinese and international sales (North America, Europe, Southeast Asia). The company is listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange (stock code: 920195 / 831195).
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
SUNSONG product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SUNSONG designs, develops, manufactures, and sells automotive rubber hoses and hose assemblies for vehicle brake, power steering, cooling, and fuel systems, as well as industrial hydraulic hoses. The company supplies automotive OEMs, tier-1/tier-2 parts suppliers, and after-market distributors, both domestically in China and internationally across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Product overview
SUNSONG (青岛三祥科技股份有限公司) is a specialized manufacturer of automotive rubber hoses and assemblies. The company operates a unified product portfolio organized across five main product categories: (1) 制动系统软管及总成 (Brake System Hoses and Assemblies), covering hydraulic and air brake hoses; (2) 动力转向系统软管及总成 (Power Steering System Hoses and Assemblies), including high-pressure and low-pressure power steering hoses; (3) 冷却系统软管及总成 (Cooling System Hoses and Assemblies), including engine cooling water hoses, transmission oil cooler pipes, and automotive air conditioning system hoses; (4) 燃油系统软管及总成 (Fuel System Hoses and Assemblies), covering fuel filler tubes, fuel return hoses, and fuel vapor hoses; and (5) 工业软管及总成 (Industrial Hoses and Assemblies), including steel wire reinforced rubber hydraulic hoses and steel wire reinforced resin hoses. The company serves automotive OEMs, parts suppliers, and after-market channels, with R&D centers in Qingdao, China and Ohio, USA.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hydraulic Brake Hose and Assembly (液压制动软管及总成) Brake system hose and assembly offering resistance to brake fluid, low expansion, pulse resistance, permeability resistance, and ozone resistance; supplied to automotive OEMs and parts manufacturers.
- Air Brake Hose and Assembly (气压制动软管及总成) Air brake system hose and assembly with heat resistance, oil resistance, flexibility, and ozone resistance; for commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle brake applications.
- High Pressure Power Steering Hose (高压动力转向管) High-pressure power steering hose featuring heat resistance, steering oil resistance, high pressure resistance, pulse resistance, low temperature resistance, low expansion, and low noise characteristics.
- Low Pressure Power Steering Hose (低压动力转向管) Low-pressure power steering hose with heat resistance, steering oil resistance, low temperature resistance, and flexibility for automotive steering systems.
- Automotive Air Conditioning System Hose (汽车空调系统软管) Automotive air conditioning hose featuring refrigerant resistance, vibration resistance, pulse resistance, and permeability resistance for vehicle HVAC systems.
- Engine Cooling Water Hose (发动机冷却水管) Engine cooling water hose featuring heat resistance, antifreeze resistance, aging resistance, and ozone resistance for vehicle thermal management systems.
- Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe (变速箱油冷管) Transmission oil cooler pipe featuring high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and ATF (automatic transmission fluid) oil resistance.
- THV Fuel Filler Tube (THV加油口管) Fuel filler tube using fluororesin and rubber composite material with fuel resistance, outer layer ozone resistance, inner layer antistatic properties, and aging resistance.
- Engine Fuel Return Hose (发动机燃油回油管) Engine fuel return hose with fuel resistance, high temperature resistance, burst resistance, low permeability, antistatic properties, and long-term aging performance.
- Fuel Vapor Hose (燃油蒸汽管) Fuel vapor hose featuring heat resistance, oil resistance, flexibility, and ozone resistance for vehicle evaporative emission control systems.
- Steel Wire Reinforced Rubber Hydraulic Hose and Assembly (钢丝增强橡胶液压软管及总成) Industrial hydraulic hose with PTFE or special PA inner tube, stainless steel wire or fiber reinforcement, and PA or TPU outer layer; for petroleum-based hydraulic oil, water-glycol fluids, lubricating oil, hot oil, compressed air, and liquefied gas transmission.
- Steel Wire Reinforced Resin Hose and Assembly (钢丝增强树脂软管及总成) Industrial hose consisting of inner rubber layer, steel wire braid or winding layer, and outer rubber layer; for transporting petroleum-based hydraulic fluids, alcohols, hydraulic oils, lubricating oils, and emulsions.
- S100 Series Liquid Cooling Hose (S100系列液冷软管) Self-developed liquid cooling hose for new energy vehicles and data center applications; UL94 V-0 flame retardant certified, qualifying for high-end computing market tenders.
Quantifiable outcome
- 119 valid patents including 27 invention patents and 92 utility model patents as of December 31, 2025
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use SUNSONG
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SUNSONG technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
SUNSONG partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.
- 徐工集团 (XCMG Group)majorXCMG Group is a leading construction machinery company in China. After multi-dimensional review and on-site inspection, 三祥科技's industrial pipe products were officially included in XCMG's qualified supplier system, enabling participation in subsequent supply operations. This demonstrates product performance, quality reliability, and adaptability meet high-end engineering machinery requirements.
- 国内多家知名研究机构和检测中心 (Various Well-Known Domestic Research Institutions and Testing Centers)coreThe company collaborates with multiple well-known domestic research institutions and testing centers for joint R&D of new products, combining external expertise with in-house capabilities to accelerate product innovation and validation.
- 上汽通用 (SAIC-GM)coreSAIC-GM is a key automotive OEM customer. Products have entered SAIC-GM's supply chain and formed long-term stable cooperative relationships. SAIC-GM Dongyu awarded 三祥科技 '2025 Outstanding Partner'.
- 比亚迪 (BYD)coreBYD is a key domestic automotive OEM customer. BYD awarded 三祥科技 '优秀供应商' (Outstanding Supplier) recognition, indicating strong supplier performance.
- 吉利汽车 (Geely Automotive)coreGeely is a key domestic automotive OEM customer. Products have entered Geely's supply chain and formed long-term stable cooperative relationships. Geely awarded 三祥科技 '2025 Outstanding Supplier'.
- O'Reilly Auto PartsmajorO'Reilly Auto Parts is a major after-market parts distributor customer, indicating the company's presence in the North American after-market channel.
- 美国通用汽车 (General Motors)coreGeneral Motors is an international OEM customer served through the company's Ohio Product Center. Products have entered GM's supply chain.
- 新大洲本田摩托(苏州)有限公司 (Honda Motorcycles Suzhou / Sundiro Honda Motorcycle (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.)majorHonda Motorcycles Suzhou sent a thank-you letter to 三祥科技 for efficient response and technical support during their '100-day battle' new model launch period, contributing to a record 433,000 unit production. This demonstrates deep collaborative partnership beyond simple supply.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SUNSONG competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- TI Fluid Systems: TI Fluid Systems manufactures automotive fluid carrying systems including brake, fuel, coolant and power steering lines for global OEMs; directly comparable to SUNSONG's full hose portfolio and global OEM supply model.
- Gates Industrial: Gates is a major global manufacturer of hydraulic, industrial, and automotive hoses and belts; comparable to SUNSONG's industrial hose and fluid transfer product lines, with deeper automotive OEM penetration globally.
- Toyoda Gosei: Toyoda Gosei supplies automotive rubber and plastic components including hoses to Japanese and global OEMs; comparable to SUNSONG in automotive rubber hose technology with a global Tier-1 position.
- Sumitomo Riko: Sumitomo Riko is a Japanese manufacturer of automotive rubber and hoses including power steering and brake hoses supplied to global OEMs; comparable to SUNSONG in automotive rubber hose technology and OEM-grade quality expectations.
- Cooper Standard: Cooper Standard specializes in fluid handling systems including brake, fuel and coolant hoses for global OEMs, making it a direct technology and OEM-peer to SUNSONG's brake, cooling, and fuel hose product lines.
- ContiTech (Continental): Continental's ContiTech division is a global leader in rubber hoses and fluid handling systems for automotive and industrial applications; directly comparable to SUNSONG across brake, power steering, cooling and industrial hose categories, but at vastly larger scale and global footprint.
- Hutchinson (TotalEnergies): Hutchinson manufactures vibration control, sealing, and fluid transfer systems including automotive hoses; overlaps with SUNSONG's rubber hose and assemblies across thermal management and fluid transfer.
- Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's fluid handling and motion control divisions produce hydraulic hoses, industrial tubing and automotive fluid transfer components that overlap directly with SUNSONG's brake, power steering and industrial hose portfolio.
Direct peers
- Ningbo Tuopu Group: Ningbo Tuopu is a leading Chinese automotive parts supplier covering NVH, interior, and fluid handling products serving major NEV and ICE OEMs; comparable to SUNSONG as a Chinese listed automotive components supplier with diversified OEM exposure and significant NEV ramp.
- Tianjin Pengling Group: Tianjin Pengling is one of China's largest automotive rubber hose manufacturers supplying domestic Chinese OEMs; directly comparable to SUNSONG across product range and customer profile, with longer history but similar mid-tier position in domestic supply chains.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SUNSONG compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance13 records
SUNSONG financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SUNSONG leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
SUNSONG funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors3 records
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SUNSONG M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SUNSONG
What does SUNSONG do?
SUNSONG designs, develops, manufactures, and sells automotive rubber hoses and hose assemblies for vehicle brake, power steering, cooling, and fuel systems, as well as industrial hydraulic hoses. The company supplies automotive OEMs, tier-1/tier-2 parts suppliers, and after-market distributors, both domestically in China and internationally across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Is SUNSONG a public or private company?
SUNSONG is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was SUNSONG founded?
SUNSONG was founded in 2003. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is SUNSONG based?
SUNSONG is headquartered in Jiaonan, China, in the Asia region.
How does SUNSONG make money?
One revenue line is on record: automotive rubber hose and hose assembly manufacturing and sales.
Who are SUNSONG's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are TI Fluid Systems, Gates Industrial, Toyoda Gosei, Sumitomo Riko, Cooper Standard, ContiTech (Continental), Hutchinson (TotalEnergies) and Parker Hannifin. Direct peers are Ningbo Tuopu Group and Tianjin Pengling Group.
Does SUNSONG have an API?
No public API is recorded for SUNSONG.
What industry is SUNSONG in?
SUNSONG's product category is Automotive Rubber Hose Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANALAA, Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer), with a secondary code of IMACALAG, Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing. Its NAICS code is 326220 and its SIC code is 3050.