5Elem Hi-Tech

What 5Elem Hi-Tech does

5Elem Hi-Tech (五行科技) is a privately held Chinese specialty composite pipe and hose manufacturer founded in 2001, headquartered in Shanghai with manufacturing operations in Taizhou across 200,000+ m² of factory floor and approximately 1,000 global employees. The company's core technology is polymer fiber-reinforced composite engineering, anchored by a globally exclusive internal-external heterogeneous patent that enables simultaneous inner-layer corrosion resistance and outer-layer wear resistance; the portfolio includes 450+ cumulative patent applications and certifications spanning UL-19, NFPA 1961/1960, FM, EN14540, MED-SOLAS, MSHA, NSF/ANSI 61, RMRS, DIN, and BS standards.

The company monetizes through direct B2B hardware sales of specialty hoses and pipeline systems across six verticals: municipal non-excavation pipeline rehabilitation (via subsidiary NordiTube), municipal firefighting attack and supply hoses, shale oil & gas fracturing fluid and produced water transfer hoses, industrial transfer and dewatering hoses, agricultural irrigation and snow-making hoses, and modified engineering plastics. Revenue is generated primarily through export (90% of production) to 120+ countries via a multi-region distributor network supplemented by direct enterprise sales from Shanghai, with no public pricing transparency (quote-based B2B contracts). The North American industrial hose market is served through direct export with 25+ years of presence, and the company holds #1 share in that market for 15 consecutive years as well as global #1 in shale gas fracturing fluid transfer hoses.

Customer base spans government municipal fire departments (NYFD, LAFD, Tokyo FD, plus other major US metros), O&G operators and service companies in shale basins, municipal water utilities, and industrial/agricultural distributors — diversified across verticals and geographies with no single disclosed anchor account. Three wholly-owned subsidiaries (NordiTube for trenchless technology, 5material.com for engineering plastics, and en.5elem.com for high-end flat layflat hoses) form an adjacent-product ecosystem around the core composite IP.

Name

5Elem Hi-Tech

Legal name

五行科技股份有限公司

Website

https://5elem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

5Elem Hi-Tech is a privately held Chinese manufacturer of polymer fiber-reinforced specialty composite pipes and hoses, exporting 90% of production to 120+ countries and serving municipal fire departments, shale gas operators, pipeline rehabilitation contractors, and industrial/agricultural customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Composite Industrial Hoses and Pipeline Systems

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Trenchless/Directional Drilling Ducts & Conduit (IMANADAI), Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG), Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP) (IMANADAF)

Keywords

• Specialty composite hoses
• Industrial hose manufacturing
• Firefighting equipment
• Trenchless pipeline rehabilitation
• Shale gas transfer hoses

Headquarters

HQ city

Xuhui

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialty Pipeline Products: Sale of composite material specialty pipes, fire hoses, industrial hoses, agricultural hoses, and oil & gas transfer hoses. Products range from municipal firefighting equipment to shale gas extraction components.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

5Elem Hi-Tech manufactures specialty polymer fiber-reinforced composite hoses and pipelines for municipal fire protection, shale oil and gas operations, industrial transfer, agriculture/irrigation, marine applications, and municipal pipeline rehabilitation. The company sells its proprietary composite hose products (attack hoses, supply hoses, fracking fluid transfer hoses, industrial transfer hoses, drag hoses, slurry hoses, well risers, irrigation hoses, couplings) and trenchless pipeline rehabilitation systems under the NordiTube brand directly to enterprise and government customers worldwide.

Product overview

5Elem Hi-Tech is a leading global manufacturer of specialty composite hoses and pipeline systems, founded in 1983. The company's product portfolio centers on polymer fiber-reinforced composite technology for high-performance hose applications across six major sectors: (1) Municipal Pipeline Non-excavation Rehabilitation via NordiTube technology, (2) Fire Fighting Systems including FAD/ATTACKMASTER, FAS, DUZ attack hoses and RFL, PFH, PFL supply hoses plus forestry (HBX, HBS, HBS II) and mine fire (MFD, MFS) variants, (3) Shale Oil & Gas including Oasis Polyfrac fracking hoses, Oasis Pro-line produced water transfer, and anti-static polyurethane layflat hoses, (4) Industrial Applications including HYPERFLOW, MEGAFLEX slurry, DRAGMAX drag, and mill/discharge hoses, (5) Agricultural/Irrigation including HYPERFLOW LD irrigation hoses and snow-making hoses, and (6) Potable Water delivery systems. The company operates over 1.2 million m² of manufacturing facilities and exports 90% of production to 120+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 五行诺道 (Norditube): Non-excavation pipe rehabilitation technology and solutions subsidiary brand
• OasisPolyfrac
• Oasis Pro-line
• WELLMAX
• HYPERFLOW LD
• DRAGMAX

Products and services

• Fire Fighting Attack Hoses (FAD/ATTACKMASTER, FAS, DUZ/DURAMASTER) High-performance firefighting attack hoses for municipal and professional fire departments, including FAD (double jacket, EPDM/TPU liner), FAS (single jacket, EPDM liner), and DUZ/DURAMASTER (nitrile rubber cover and liner) models. UL-19 highest grade certified with fire resistance 30x higher than competitors, carcinogen-free formulation, and compliance with NFPA 1961 standards. Used by major metropolitan fire departments in the US and Japan.
• Fire Fighting Supply Hoses (RFL, PFH, PFL) Supply hoses for firefighting water delivery systems. RFL is a nitrile rubber construction; PFH is a TPU cover/liner lightweight hose; PFL is a polyester double jacket hose with reverse twill weave for low friction loss. Designed for water supply from hydrants to attack lines during firefighting operations.
• Forestry Fire Hoses (HBX, HBS, HBS II) Lightweight fire hoses for forestry and wildland firefighting. HBX features TPU liner with color treatment; HBS offers color-treated durability; HBS II is a weeping/percolating hose with polyurethane lining. Remains flexible down to -65°F for cold-wildland deployment.
• Mine Fire Hoses (MFD, MFS) Specialized fire hoses for underground mining applications. MFD features double jacket neoprene/PVC construction; MFS is single jacket with neoprene/PVC liner. Both MSHA approved with flame retardant and self-extinguishing properties for mine fire safety.
• Marine Hoses (MED SINFLEX, MED HIGFLEX, DUY RS) Marine fire hoses for ship firefighting systems. MED SINFLEX features single jacket PVC liner; MED HIGFLEX has single jacket EPDM rubber liner; DUY RS is ribbed PVC construction. EN14540:2014 certified and MED-SOLAS certified for marine vessels.
• Industrial Hoses (Mill, Discharge, Well Riser, Potable Water) Heavy-duty industrial hoses for water discharge, washdown, and fluid delivery including MTD/MRD (Double Jacket) and MTS/MRS (Single Jacket) mill hoses, discharge hoses, WELLMAX well riser hoses with TPU construction for corrosion resistance, and NSF/ANSI 61 approved potable water hoses.
• HYPERFLOW Industrial Hose TPU-covered hose with EPDM rubber liner for dewatering and fluid delivery applications. Extreme abrasion resistance, outstanding diameter stability, temperature range -49°F to 175°F, lighter than conventional rubber hoses.
• MEGAFLEX Slurry Hose Nitrile rubber cover and liner slurry hose with excellent resistance to weather, UV, ozone, and agricultural chemicals. Superior abrasion resistance and minimum pressure loss, temperature range -58°F to 158°F.
• DRAGMAX Drag Hose TPU cover and liner drag hose for continuous drag applications. Improved tensile strength, outstanding diameter stability, extreme abrasion resistance, and lighter weight for easy deployment in agricultural drag systems.
• Oasis Polyfrac Fracking Hose World's first shale oil and gas fracturing fluid and produced water transfer hose using patented inner-outer heterogeneous technology. TPU extruded-through-weave construction, 1000m continuous length capability, 5+ year service life, extreme temperature range -58°F to 176°F. Powers 80km+ single-project distance records.
• Oasis Pro-line Produced Water Transfer Hose Multi-functional hose for frac water transfer, chemical fluid transfer, produced water transfer, and acid transfer. Stainless steel construction with chemical and acid resistance, durable adhesion, and extreme temperature resistance for oil and gas operations.
• Anti-Static Polyurethane Layflat Hoses TPU cover and liner anti-static hoses with copper wires for static dissipation. Designed for refueling, rail, ship, and ship-to-shore oil and gas transfer. Temperature range -65°C to 80°C with Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS) marine approval.
• HYPERFLOW LD Irrigation Hose TPU liner and cover agricultural irrigation hose with high adhesion strength, extreme chemical and abrasion resistance. Outstanding diameter stability, large volume transfer capability, temperature range -58°F to 158°F.
• Snow-making Hose (STM/STP) Tight weave hose with PU coating for snow-making applications. Cold resistance down to -76°F (-60°C), excellent cut and puncture resistance for artificial snow production at ski resorts and winter venues.
• WELLMAX Well Riser Hose TPU cover and liner well riser hose with TPU cable strap for quick installation and retrieval. Total corrosion resistance, reduced head losses, NSF/ANSI 61 approved for drinking water, temperature range -4°F to 140°F.
• Fire Hose Couplings Comprehensive range of fire hose couplings including Storz, Victaulic (forged and light V-style), Italian, John Morris, Brazilian, Nakajima, Machino, and forestry couplings. Available in aluminum and brass materials with NH, NST, NPT, and BSP thread types per DIN 14302/14303 and NFPA 1963.
• NordiTube Non-excavation (Trenchless) Pipe Rehabilitation Systems Trenchless pipe rehabilitation technology for municipal water and drainage systems under the NordiTube subsidiary brand. Includes the NordiLoc spiral winding system for large-diameter drainage pipe renewal and NordiFlow for long-distance water pipe renewal. 40+ years of accumulated trenchless technology with 25,000+ projects completed globally.
• Remote Water Supply/Drainage Systems Emergency water supply and drainage solutions for disaster relief and remote operations. Features rapid deployment capabilities and high-capacity water transfer for emergency response in disaster scenarios.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire resistance 30x higher than competitors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 五行诺道 (Norditube)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary brand specializing in trenchless pipeline rehabilitation technology. Norditube offers complete solutions from design to construction including NordiLoc spiral system for large-diameter drainage and NordiFlow for long-distance water supply rehabilitation.
• AME GOUPEminorOthersMet at NEFTEGAZ 2023 oil and gas exhibition in Moscow. Customer relationship established through trade show networking.
• NOVA GROUPminorOthersMet at NEFTEGAZ 2023 oil and gas exhibition in Moscow. Customer relationship established through trade show networking.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Continental AG (ContiTech): Continental's ContiTech division is one of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial hoses, hydraulic hoses, and specialty polymer-based fluid-handling products, directly competing with 5Elem across industrial transfer, fire/marine, and oil & gas hose categories.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker's Industrial Hose division produces a broad range of rubber and thermoplastic hoses for fluid handling, including hydraulic, chemical, and petroleum transfer applications, directly overlapping 5Elem's industrial and shale-gas hose portfolio.
• Gates Industrial: Gates is a global manufacturer of industrial and hydraulic hoses, fluid power products, and polymer-based fluid transfer systems, with comparable offerings in industrial water, oil & gas, and specialty hose applications.
• Trelleborg AB: Trelleborg's Engineered Polymer Solutions segment produces specialty polymer hoses and pipe rehabilitation systems (e.g., Inpipe) for industrial, marine, and infrastructure applications, directly comparable to 5Elem's composite hoses and NordiTube trenchless rehabilitation technology.
• Kuriyama Corporation: Kuriyama manufactures industrial rubber and PVC/TPU hoses for water discharge, chemical transfer, and food/beverage applications, overlapping with 5Elem's HYPERFLOW, MEGAFLEX, and industrial discharge hose lines.
• Angus Fire: Angus Fire is a leading European manufacturer of firefighting hoses, foam, and emergency response equipment, directly comparable to 5Elem's fire attack, supply, and forestry hose lines serving municipal fire departments.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton Corporation: Eaton's Industrial sector includes hose and fluid power products as part of a broader electrical and industrial portfolio, with overlapping capabilities in hydraulic hoses and fluid handling relevant to 5Elem's fracking and industrial transfer products.
• Goodyear Industrial Hose: Goodyear's industrial hose division (now part of Veyance Technologies / Continental) produces a wide range of industrial and chemical transfer hoses, serving as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in industrial fluid transfer applications relevant to 5Elem's product portfolio.

Regional players

• NORRES Schlauchtechnik: NORRES is a German-based manufacturer of industrial polyurethane and polymer hoses, with overlapping product lines in abrasion-resistant and chemical-resistant hoses but primarily serving the European market rather than competing head-to-head in North America.
• Per Aarsleff (No-Dig Division): Per Aarsleff's No-Dig division provides trenchless pipe rehabilitation services and technologies in Northern Europe, directly comparable to 5Elem's NordiTube subsidiary but operating primarily in European municipal infrastructure markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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