KUS
KUS Technology Corporation is a China-based, publicly listed manufacturer of automotive sensors (urea, fuel, temperature, pressure) and new energy thermal management systems, serving over 100 global OEMs across commercial vehicles, NEVs, off-road machinery, marine, energy storage, and AI data centers.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersDongguang, China
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What KUS does
KUS Technology Corporation (legal entity: Guangdong Zhengyang Sensing Technology Co., Ltd., 广东正扬传感科技股份有限公司) is a China-headquartered, Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed (ticker 400321, 正扬集团) automotive parts manufacturer founded in 2004 in Dongguan, Guangdong. The company specializes in two integrated product lines: automotive sensors and assemblies (urea quality sensors, urea level sensors, urea tank assemblies, fuel level sensors, and temperature and pressure sensors) and new energy thermal management systems (PTC water and air heaters, thick film heaters, battery thermal management systems, liquid cooling plates, integrated thermal management modules, VCU/FCU controllers, and energy storage cabinets). Core technologies include ultrasonic urea concentration sensing, magnetic reed switch fuel level measurement, PTC thermistor heating, and integrated multi-function tank assemblies; the company holds over 400 authorized patents and operates a CNAS-accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) technology center laboratory.
KUS generates revenue through direct B2B sales of components and integrated subsystems to global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers under quote-based, multi-year contracts, with no public pricing. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales, presence at major international exhibitions (CIBF, ACT Expo, bauma China, IAA, CONEXPO-CON/AGG, METSTRADE), and an Alibaba B2B marketplace storefront. The customer base spans over 100 OEMs across commercial vehicles and engine systems (primary), new energy vehicles (primary), off-road machinery and agricultural equipment, marine and shipbuilding, energy storage systems, and AI data centers. Production and R&D operations span China (Dongguan headquarters with Phase 4 factory completed in 2025, plus Shanghai R&D, Hefei, Weifang, Shenzhen, Guangzhou) and wholly-owned manufacturing entities in the United States, Mexico (operating since 2020), the Netherlands, India (second factory expanded in 2020), and Thailand (new in 2025), with a global workforce of approximately 5,000. Quality and process credentials include IATF16949, ISO26262, ASPICE CL2, ISO14001, and National Intellectual Property Advantage (2023-2025) and Demonstration (2025) Enterprise designations.
KUS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KUS
- Legal name
- 广东正扬传感科技股份有限公司 (Guangdong Zhengyang Sensing Technology Co., Ltd.)
- Website
- https://kusauto.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- KUS Technology Corporation is a China-based, publicly listed manufacturer of automotive sensors (urea, fuel, temperature, pressure) and new energy thermal management systems, serving over 100 global OEMs across commercial vehicles, NEVs, off-road machinery, marine, energy storage, and AI data centers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
KUS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Sensors and Thermal Management Systems
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Automotive HVAC Modules & Integrated Climate Units (IMACALAA), Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAC), Automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Circuit Components (Pumps/Valves/Reservoirs/Expansion Devices) (IMACALAE), Automotive Heat Exchangers Manufacturing (Radiators/Condensers/Evaporators/Heater Cores) (IMACALAC), Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing (IMACALAG), Passenger Vehicle Fuel System Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAH), Commercial Vehicle Cooling, HVAC & Thermal Management Manufacturing (IMACABAN)
Keywords
Where KUS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dongguang
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices14 records
Markets served
KUS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Automotive Sensors and Assemblies: KUS generates revenue primarily through the sale of automotive sensors and assemblies including urea quality sensors, urea level sensors, urea tank assemblies, fuel sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, and related accessories. These are sold directly to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers globally as components or integrated assemblies.
- New Energy Thermal Management Systems: Revenue from thermal management products including PTC heaters, water-cooled units, cold plates, thermal management controllers, piping, multi-way valves, battery packs, energy storage cabinets, and integrated system solutions for new energy vehicles, energy storage systems, and AI data centers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B component pricing based on OEM specifications and volume |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
KUS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KUS Technology Corporation manufactures and globally supplies automotive sensors and sensor-based assemblies (urea quality sensors, urea level sensors, urea tank assemblies, fuel level sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors) and new energy thermal management systems (PTC heaters, liquid cooling plates, battery thermal management systems, integrated thermal management modules, energy storage cabinets) to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Its products serve road vehicles, off-road machinery, marine applications, energy storage systems, and AI data centers, with Tier 1 supplier certifications from over 100 OEMs worldwide.
Product overview
KUS Technology Corporation is a global automotive parts supplier offering two core product lines: sensors and assemblies, and new energy thermal management systems. The sensor portfolio includes urea quality sensors (CS8MT, CS9ET, CN8CT, RD7CT), urea level sensors (DTKS, DTK, CN8B), urea tank assemblies (12L to 65L), fuel sensors (S5, SAP, TN), temperature sensors, pressure sensors, and accessories. The thermal management product line encompasses PTC water heaters, PTC air heaters, thick film heaters, water-cooled units, cold plates, thermal management integrated modules, controllers (TMS, VCU/FCU, ZCU), piping, valves (multi-way valves), wiring harnesses, hydrogen systems, energy storage cabinets (261kWh, 418kWh), and battery packs. The company also provides marine products (KMG, KMB instruments, Sea series gauges) and fuel system solutions. All products are designed for road vehicles, off-road machinery, marine applications, energy storage, and AI data centers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CS8MT Urea Quality Sensor Urea quality sensor that monitors temperature, concentration, and liquid level of urea solution in real time using ultrasonic technology, mainly used in commercial vehicles and non-road machinery. Features CAN signal output, high precision, and good stability.
- CS9ET Urea Quality Sensor
Quantifiable outcome
- Obtained Tier 1 supplier qualifications from over 100 OEMs worldwide
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use KUS
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
KUS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
KUS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- Welling (Anhui Weiling Automotive Parts Co., Ltd.)coreKUS and Welling have established a deep strategic cooperation agreement for thermal management. Welling focuses on drive systems and thermal management for new energy vehicles including electric compressors, tubular thick-film compressors, thermal management integrated modules, EPS steering motors, electronic water pumps, electronic expansion valves, and solenoid valves. The partnership leverages complementary strengths in automotive sensing and thermal management to jointly explore the global thermal management market for new energy commercial vehicles, construction machinery, ships, energy storage, and AI data centers.
- MemsFrontier (Shenzhen MemsFrontier Electronics Co., Ltd.)coreKUS and MemsFrontier have reached a strategic investment and business cooperation agreement. MemsFrontier is a national high-tech enterprise and 'small giant' enterprise specializing in MEMS sensor solutions, with strong independent R&D capabilities in MEMS sensor chip design, wafer manufacturing, packaging and testing. The partnership focuses on automotive-grade gas sensors, industrial detection terminals, and heat pump integration for environmentally friendly thermal management systems using low GWP refrigerants like R290.
- ARUN PLUSstrategicARUN PLUS Company and KUS Technology Corporation officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The partnership aims to leverage respective strengths to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results in the automotive components sector.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves13 records
Expansion highlights6 records
KUS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sensata Technologies: Sensata is a global supplier of automotive sensors (pressure, position, temperature) and electrical protection components, supplying Tier 1 automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs — directly comparable to KUS's core automotive sensor franchise.
Broad incumbents
- Denso Corporation: Denso is a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier offering thermal management systems (HVAC, heat exchangers), sensors, and powertrain electronics for ICE and electrified vehicles — overlapping significantly with KUS's thermal management and sensor portfolio at much larger scale.
- Valeo SA: Valeo is a major automotive supplier with a leading thermal systems business (HVAC, battery cooling, heat pumps) for NEVs — directly competitive with KUS in integrated thermal management modules.
- Mahle GmbH:
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses1 record
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
KUS social profiles
Digital presenceKUS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
KUS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
KUS subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries13 records
KUS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors6 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
KUS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about KUS
What does KUS do?
KUS Technology Corporation manufactures and globally supplies automotive sensors and sensor-based assemblies (urea quality sensors, urea level sensors, urea tank assemblies, fuel level sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors) and new energy thermal management systems (PTC heaters, liquid cooling plates, battery thermal management systems, integrated thermal management modules, energy storage cabinets) to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Its products serve road vehicles, off-road machinery, marine applications, energy storage systems, and AI data centers, with Tier 1 supplier certifications from over 100 OEMs worldwide.
Is KUS a public or private company?
KUS is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was KUS founded?
KUS was founded in 2004. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is KUS based?
KUS is headquartered in Dongguang, China, in the Asia region.
How does KUS make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Automotive Sensors and Assemblies are the primary driver. The others are new Energy Thermal Management Systems.
Who are KUS's main competitors?
Sensata Technologies is listed as a direct peer. Broad incumbents are Denso Corporation, Valeo SA and Mahle GmbH.
Does KUS have an API?
No public API is recorded for KUS.
What industry is KUS in?
KUS's product category is Automotive Sensors and Thermal Management Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAAAK, Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE), with a secondary code of IMACALAA, Automotive HVAC Modules & Integrated Climate Units. Its NAICS code is 33632 and its SIC code is 3679.