What Censtar Science & Technology does

Censtar Science & Technology is a privately-held, foreign-invested enterprise headquartered in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China, founded in 1992. The company manufactures and supplies fuel dispensing equipment, alternative-fuel dispensers (CNG/LNG/LPG), mobile fuel stations, EV charging products, DEF and methanol dispensers, and integrated gas-station automation and cloud management platforms. Its technical stack centers on precision flow measurement (rated ±0.25% on the CS30 series), magnetostrictive automatic tank gauging, mass flow metering for compressed natural gas, and explosion-proof double-wall storage for mobile refueling stations, supported by 23 state patents and a 7% annual R&D reinvestment rate.

The company serves China's largest state-owned oil majors (Sinopec, PetroChina, CNOOC), government and military customers (PLA of China), international oil companies (Nakamori, Caltex, SK), commercial station operators, and industrial, mining, and fleet sites. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of dispensers, mobile stations, and skid-mounted equipment, supplemented by installation, calibration, and after-sales maintenance delivered through its wholly-owned service subsidiary Sensaida, and by manufacturing capacity housed in subsidiary Zhengxing. Distribution is enterprise-direct to oil majors plus a dealer and authorized-service network: 142 service centers and 127 authorized providers in China, and 30+ overseas dealers across 35+ countries.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales backed by multilingual websites (English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic), international trade exhibition participation, and a multilingual product catalog. Per 2016 disclosures, Censtar recorded approximately 700 million yuan in turnover against 800 million yuan in total assets, holds an AAA bank credit rating, has been certified to ISO9001 (2000) and ISO14001 (2003), and has held approximately 42% of China's fueling dispenser market as the No. 1 brand for 17 consecutive years. No public or venture funding activity is documented in the available data.

Name

Censtar Science & Technology

Legal name

Censtar Science & Technology Corp., Ltd.

Website

https://censtar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Censtar Science & Technology is a Zhengzhou-based Chinese manufacturer of fuel and alternative-fuel dispensers, mobile fuel stations, EV chargers, and gas-station automation platforms, supplying state-owned and international oil majors in China and 35+ export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel Dispensing Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

CNG/LNG Refueling for Industrial Fleets (Private Stations, Yard Fueling) (EUALALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Gas Infrastructure & Metering (Onsite Storage, PRS, Metering, SCADA) (EUALALAH), Alternative Transportation Fuels Retail (EV Charging, Hydrogen, CNG/LNG, Biofuels Blends) (EUALAIAI), Fuel Systems Service (Diesel/Gas/CNG/LNG, Injectors, Tanks) (TLAKABAH)

Keywords

• Fuel dispensers
• Gas station equipment
• CNG LNG equipment
• Tank gauging systems
• Mobile fuel stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Zhengzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fuel Dispensing Equipment Sales: Sale of fuel dispensers, gas dispensers, mobile fuel stations, and skid-mounted equipment to gas stations, oil depots, and fleet operators
2. Aftermarket Services and Maintenance: Installation, technical maintenance, repair and sales through subsidiary company Sansida Energy Technology & Service
3. R&D Investment: Company invests 7% of annual sales revenue in product development to ensure continuous improvement

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Censtar Science & Technology Corp., Ltd. (正星科技股份有限公司) manufactures and sells fuel dispensers, gas dispensers (CNG/LNG/LPG), mobile and skid-mounted fuel stations, oil depot systems, tank gauging and calibration systems, fleet/fuel-card management software, and EV chargers. It also delivers turnkey gas station solutions (design, construction, equipment supply, training) and aftermarket installation, maintenance and repair services through its service subsidiary.

Product overview

Censtar Science & Technology is a fuel dispensing equipment and gas station solution provider offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered on fuel dispensers and supporting systems. The core product line includes multiple fuel dispenser series (Classic, Classic-M, Star Wisdom, Starry, Super Man) ranging from standard retail models to ultra heavy-duty units with flow rates up to 1000L/min. The clean energy division provides CNG, LNG, and LPG dispensers plus complete filling station solutions including skid-mounted configurations. Automation systems cover single-station and network management, fuel card systems, vehicle identification (RFID), automatic tank gauging, tank calibration, and cloud-based monitoring platforms. Tanker solutions include vehicle-mounted dispensers, hose reels, and tank truck management software. The portfolio extends to mobile fuel stations (CSMF series with 10,000L-50,000L capacity), EV charging infrastructure (DC up to 120kW and AC chargers), special filling dispensers for DEF/AdBlue, lubricants, and methanol fuels, plus accessories (flow meters, solenoid valves, pumps, nozzles, hoses) and turnkey gas station services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Censtar: Primary brand for fuel dispensers and gas station equipment
• Censtar Plus
• Censtar Cloud System
• CS30 Series
• CS32 Series
• CS42 Series
• CS46 Series
• CS52 Series
• Star Wisdom Series
• Starry Series

Products and services

• Fuel Dispensers (Classic, Classic-M, Star Wisdom, Starry, Super Man, Ultra Heavy Duty series)
• CNG / LNG / LPG Dispensers Compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas dispensers with digital pressure signal transmission, mass flow metering, automatic filling control, temperature monitoring, and safety valve protection. Sold to gas station operators and CNG/LNG/LPG vehicle refueling sites.
• CNG / LNG / LPG / LCNG Filling Stations Complete clean-energy filling station solutions, including mother stations, standard stations, secondary stations, LCNG (combined LNG-CNG) stations, with cryogenic storage tanks, pumps, vaporizers, and dispensing equipment. Sold to gas companies and station developers.
• CNG / LNG / LPG Skid-Mounted Stations Compact, pre-assembled CNG, LNG, and LPG filling stations mounted on skid frames with containerized control rooms, designed for rapid installation and deployment. Sold to operators needing quick-setup or temporary fueling capacity.
• Station Automation Systems (Single Edition & Online Edition) Software platforms for station-level and centralized multi-station management, covering fuel storage, sales analysis, pricing, daily/monthly/yearly reporting, and remote HQ monitoring of multiple fueling stations.
• Fuel Card (IC Card) System IC card-based payment, vehicle identification, and corporate fleet management system for tracking mileage, fuel consumption per vehicle, and managing corporate fueling accounts.
• Vehicle Identification System (RFID) RFID-based vehicle recognition system for automated fleet fueling, tracking mileage and fuel consumption per vehicle, and integrating with station automation.
• Automatic Tank Gauge System Magnetostrictive-probe intelligent liquid level gauging system providing real-time data on oil height, gasoline/water levels, temperature, and density, with a GSM module that sends SMS inventory and alarm notifications to managers.
• Tank Calibration System High-precision tank calibration system with accuracy within 0.3%, used to verify tank capacity tables (a 30 m³ tank calibrated within 2 hours).
• Censtar Cloud System Cloud-based management platform for remote monitoring of sales, inventory, employee attendance, and customer loyalty programs across station networks.
• Vehicle Mounted Dispenser & Tanker Solutions Mobile fuel dispensers, spring-loaded hose reels, and tank-truck management software (with GPS, inventory monitoring, and theft prevention) for on-site urban and rural fuel delivery.
• Oil Depot Systems (Piping Type & Centralized Type) Pipeline-based and centralized oil-depot management systems for loading operations, with integrated flow measurement, filtration, and overfill protection. The centralized variant is configured for diesel-only applications.
• Mobile Fuel Stations (CSMF series, 10,000L–50,000L) Mobile fuel stations in 10,000L to 50,000L capacities with explosion-proof double-wall storage tanks, vapor recovery, and environmental/leak monitoring systems, designed for remote sites, mining, construction, and emergency fueling.
• Special Filling Dispensers (DEF/AdBlue, Lubricant, Methanol) Dispensers for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF/AdBlue) with ±1% accuracy and 0–40 L/min flow; high-viscosity lubricant dispensers with ±0.3% accuracy; and methanol dispensers supporting 10%–99.9% methanol-gasoline blends.
• EV Chargers (DC 60kW/120kW & AC 32A) DC fast EV chargers available in 60kW and 120kW models and AC chargers (32A at 220V) with IP54 protection, CAN/RS485/Ethernet connectivity, and RFID/IC card payment, targeted at station operators and commercial charging sites.
• One-Stop Service for Gas Station Construction Turnkey gas-station delivery service covering design, construction, equipment supply, tank and piping systems, convenience store equipment, car wash, security systems, and operator training.
• Aftermarket Installation, Maintenance & Repair Services Professional installation, technical maintenance, repair, and after-sales services for Censtar equipment, delivered through wholly-owned subsidiary Sansida Energy Technology & Service, supported by 142 domestic service centers and 127 authorized service providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ of products pass quality inspection after manufacturing completion
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sinopec (China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor customer and key supplier relationship. Censtar serves as major equipment supplier for Sinopec gas station operations across China.
• PetroChinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor customer supplying fueling equipment to PetroChina operations.
• CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary supplier of fuel equipment for CNOOC marine petroleum operations.
• PLA of China (People's Liberation Army)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial fuel supply equipment provider for military operations.
• NakamorimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational petroleum company served as major equipment provider for Nakamori operations in China.
• CaltexmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational petroleum company served as major equipment provider for Caltex operations in China.
• SK CorporationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational petroleum company served as major equipment provider for SK operations in China.
• Zhengxing Science & Technology Co. (Subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction enterprise and manufacturing base; produces fuel dispensers with payment control, station management systems, oil/gas recovery, IC card management, tank level calibration and sensors.
• Sansida Energy Technology & Service Co. (Subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner100% subsidiary responsible for installation, technical maintenance, repair and sales of Censtar products.
• Henan Energy Technology Zhengzhongheng Co. (Subsidiary)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolding subsidiary responsible for gas fueling products under Censtar brand.
• Henan Electric & Science Technology Zhengxing Co. (Subsidiary)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner100% subsidiary responsible for electrical instruments, control systems, microelectronics, IoT development under Censtar brand.
• Logistics Partners (Maersk, CMA CGM, APL, Hanjin)minorOthersStrong cooperation with shipping companies including Maersk, CMA CGM, APL, and Hanjin for safe and fast delivery to destination ports.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Meksan: Meksan is a Turkish manufacturer of fuel dispensers, CNG/LPG dispensers, and forecourt automation systems. It is a direct competitor with product lines closely aligned to Censtar's, particularly in CNG/LPG dispensing and emerging-market fuel retail.
• Piusi: Piusi is an Italian manufacturer of fuel transfer, dispensing, and fluid management equipment for retail, fleet, and industrial applications. It is a direct peer in fuel dispensing hardware with comparable product categories including dispensers, pumps, and management systems.
• Lanfeng: Lanfeng is a Chinese fuel dispenser manufacturer and direct domestic competitor to Censtar in the Chinese fueling equipment market. It competes in similar product categories including fuel dispensers, gas dispensers, and station automation in China.
• Scheidt & Bachmann: Scheidt & Bachmann is a German manufacturer of fuel station systems including dispensers, payment terminals, and forecourt management software. It is a direct peer in fuel dispensers and station automation, particularly competing in Europe and the Middle East where Censtar also has dealer presence.
• Tatsuno Corporation: Tatsuno Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of fuel dispensers, fuel management systems, and gas station equipment with a strong presence across Asia. It is a direct competitor to Censtar in Asian fuel dispenser markets and shares a similar product line in dispensers, tank gauges, and station automation.
• Bennett Pump Company: Bennett Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of fuel dispensers and replacement parts for retail and commercial fueling. It is a direct competitor in the fuel dispenser market with overlapping product offerings in commercial and retail fuel dispensing.
• Dover Fueling Solutions (Wayne): Dover Fueling Solutions, which includes the Wayne brand, is a leading global manufacturer of fuel dispensers, electronic systems, and tank gauging. It is one of Censtar's closest direct competitors in fuel dispensers and forecourt automation, particularly in international markets.
• Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Gilbarco Veeder-Root (owned by Fortive) is the global market leader in fuel dispensers, point-of-sale systems, and forecourt automation. It directly competes with Censtar in retail and commercial fuel dispensers worldwide and represents the primary global incumbent against which Censtar's international expansion must scale.

Emerging players

• Sanki Petroleum & Gas Technology: Sanki is a Russian-Chinese fuel equipment manufacturer offering fuel dispensers, CNG/LNG stations, and automation systems. It is an emerging player with a product line that overlaps Censtar's dispensers and gas station solutions, primarily serving CIS and Asian markets.
• Zhejiang Lanfeng Machinery: Lanfeng Machinery is a Chinese manufacturer of fuel dispensers, CNG/LPG equipment, and industrial pumps. It is a regional emerging competitor in China with overlapping but narrower product scope relative to Censtar's full multi-fuel and automation portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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