Chuangli Group

What Chuangli Group does

Shanghai Chuangli Group Co., Ltd. (上海创力集团股份有限公司, SSE: 603012) is a Chinese public manufacturer of intelligent coal mining and excavation equipment, founded in September 2003 and headquartered in Qingpu District, Shanghai. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of mining equipment spanning the full underground coal production value chain, including MG-series AC electric traction coal mining machines (shearers such as MG550/1300-AWD, MG900/2360-GWD, MG650/1590-AWD, MG1000/2890-GWD, MG1100/2760-GWD, MG750/2000-WD), EBZ-series cantilever roadheaders (EBZ260E, EBZ260H, EBZ260B, EBZ280D, EBZ260M-2), BRW-series intelligent emulsion pump stations (BRW1250/37.5 through BRW1600/40(B)), TBM full-face hard rock tunnel boring machines in Ø3.53m to Ø4.88m diameters, hydraulic supports, scraper conveyors, BPJ-series explosion-proof variable frequency drives, and electro-hydraulic control systems. It also sells integrated solutions—fully mechanized mining face automation, fully mechanized excavation automation, smart mine construction, new intelligent pump station systems, and complete equipment sets—supported by an after-sales service center and a mining engineering services subsidiary (Huatuo Mining Engineering).

The product architecture is built on the integration of 5G, AI, big data, IoT, cloud computing, and robotics, with a strategic alliance with Huawei Technologies leveraging MineHarmony OS and the Pangu Mining AI large model to enable remote intelligent adaptive control, AI image recognition for underground safety (intrusion, violation, and foreign object detection), and predictive analytics for parameter self-adaptation. Core technical differentiators include strapdown inertial navigation for work face straightness, CAN-bus control with 5G communication redundancy, intelligent ventilation algorithms, and smart coal flow monitoring. Chuangli holds 700+ technology patents (100+ invention patents), maintains a Shanghai Academician Expert Workstation and Shanghai Enterprise Technology Center with 200+ R&D personnel, and is consistently ranked in the Top 50 China Coal Machinery Industry (2022-2025).

Chuangli distributes primarily through direct enterprise field sales via 10 regional marketing centers and 30+ wholly-owned, controlling, and equity-participating subsidiaries covering every major Chinese coal-producing province, complemented by industry exhibition presence (China International Coal Mining Technology Exchange, Yulin International Coal Expo, MINExpo USA, Novokuznetsk). Revenue is generated predominantly through hardware sales of equipment and complete equipment solutions, supplemented by mining engineering services and after-sales service contracts. The customer base is concentrated among large and medium-sized state-owned and private coal mining enterprises, including Shandong Energy Group, Jining Mining Group, Xukuang Group, Datong Coal Mine Group, Yangquan Coal Group, Xishan Coal and Electricity, Yangmei Group, and Huainan Guqiao Mine, with nascent international deployments in Indonesia (TCM Coal Mine) and Zimbabwe. No public pricing details are disclosed; sales are quote-based depending on specifications and order volume.

Name

Chuangli Group

Legal name

上海创力集团股份有限公司

Website

https://shclkj.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Shanghai Chuangli Group is a Chinese public manufacturer of intelligent coal mining and excavation equipment—including shearers, roadheaders, emulsion pump stations, TBMs, hydraulic supports, and integrated smart mine platforms—integrated with 5G, AI, and IoT. It primarily serves large state-owned coal mining enterprises across China, with emerging overseas deployments in Indonesia and Zimbabwe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coal Mining Equipment

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Underground Mining Equipment (Loaders/LHDs, Continuous Miners, Longwall Systems) (IMAKANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems (IMAKANAK), Mobile Power, Electrification & Energy Systems (Generators, Substations, Battery/Hydrogen, Trolley Assist) (IMAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Coal mining machinery
• Intelligent mining equipment
• Roadheader manufacturing
• Underground excavation equipment
• Hydraulic support systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Qingpu

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coal Mining Equipment Manufacturing: Sale of intelligent coal mining machines, roadheaders, hydraulic supports, belt conveyors, monorail cranes, and other underground coal mining equipment to coal mining companies.
2. Intelligent Pump Stations and Fluid Systems: Emulsified liquid pump stations, spray pump stations, reverse flushing filter stations, water treatment equipment, and associated control systems.
3. Electrical and Control Products: Variable frequency drives, communication equipment, switchgear, soft starters, and electro-hydraulic control systems for mining applications.
4. Complete Equipment Solutions (成套装备): Integrated intelligent coal mining work face equipment solutions including complete sets design, manufacturing, and delivery of comprehensive mining systems.
5. Mining Engineering Services: Mine construction and excavation construction services through subsidiary Huatuo Mining Engineering, including professional shield machine construction teams.
6. After-Sales Service: After-sales maintenance, technical support, and spare parts services through dedicated service center at headquarters.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Shanghai Chuangli Group manufactures intelligent coal mining machinery and equipment for underground mining operations, including AC electric traction coal mining machines, roadheaders, intelligent emulsion pump stations, hydraulic supports, belt conveyors, TBM tunnel boring machines, explosion-proof variable frequency drives, mining control systems, and electro-hydraulic control products. The company also offers integrated smart mining solutions combining 5G, AI, big data, IoT, and cloud computing, along with turnkey engineering and construction services through subsidiary Huatuo Mining Engineering.

Product overview

Chuangli Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of coal mining and excavation equipment as a leading domestic supplier of high-end mining and excavation equipment. The product lineup centers on MG series AC electric traction coal mining machines (including MG550/1300-AWD, MG900/2360-GWD, MG650/1590-AWD, MG1000/2890-GWD, and 3050 series), EBZ series roadheaders (including EBZ260M-2 intelligent bolter roadheader, EBZ280D/E large gradient roadheaders), and BRW series intelligent emulsion pump stations. Supporting equipment includes TBM full-face hard rock tunnel boring machines (open-type and shield-type), hydraulic supports, scraper conveyors, BPJ series explosion-proof variable frequency drives, mining control systems, and electro-hydraulic control products. The company provides integrated solutions including fully mechanized mining face automation systems, fully mechanized excavation automation systems, smart mine construction solutions, new intelligent pump station complete equipment, and mining engineering services. With 5G-enabled intelligent technologies and AI capabilities, Chuangli serves as a one-stop solution provider for underground coal mining operations, with products exported to international markets including Indonesia and Zimbabwe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MG Series AC Electric Traction Coal Mining Machines Intelligent AC electric traction coal mining machines including MG550/1300-AWD, MG900/2360-GWD, MG650/1590-AWD, MG1000/2890-GWD series, and 3050 series for underground coal mining operations, with intelligent control, remote monitoring, and automated cutting capabilities.
• EBZ Series Roadheaders Cantilever roadheaders and boom-type roadheaders including EBZ260M-2 intelligent bolter roadheader, EBZ280D/E large gradient roadheaders, EBZ260E, EBZ260H, EBZ260B, and CMM2 series rockbolt drill vehicles for coal mine excavation with automation and remote control capabilities.
• TBM Full-face Hard Rock Tunnel Boring Machines Full-face rock tunnel boring machines in open-type and shield-type configurations for hard rock excavation in mining applications, available in diameters of 3.53m, 4.53m, and 4.88m.
• BRW Series Emulsion Pump Stations Intelligent emulsion pump stations including BRW1250/37.5, BRW1000/37.5, BRW800/37.5, BRW630/37.5, and BRW1600/40(B) systems with reverse flushing filter stations, water treatment equipment, and intelligent control for hydraulic support power supply in coal mining.
• BPJ Series Explosion-proof Variable Frequency Drives and Communication Equipment Explosion-proof AC variable frequency drives, KJJ127 explosion-proof switches, and QJR soft starters for mining electrical equipment control and transmission.
• Mining Control Systems Emulsion pump station control systems, mining communication control devices, main coal conveyor monitoring systems, and shield machine variable frequency control systems for integrated mining automation.
• Electro-hydraulic Control Products Mining intrinsically safe signal lights, hydraulic support electro-hydraulic controllers, intrinsically safe isolation couplers, pressure sensors, and explosion-proof DC power supplies.
• Hydraulic Supports Hydraulic supports for underground coal mining providing roof support, coal face advancement, and equipment positioning.
• Scraper Conveyors Scraper conveyor systems for coal and material transportation in underground mining operations.
• Trackless Rubber-wheeled Vehicles and Explosion-proof Power Supplies Trackless rubber-wheeled vehicle explosion-proof power supplies, single-track explosion-proof power supplies, explosion-proof battery locomotives, SC20/282 AC variable frequency shuttle cars, and ground intelligent space cabins.
• Fully Mechanized Mining Face Automation System Integrated intelligent control system combining coal mining machines, hydraulic supports, scraper conveyors, belt conveyors, pump stations, and power supply systems with CAN bus control, 5G communication redundancy, strapdown inertial navigation, big data analytics, and AI image recognition for remote monitoring and automated coal mining production.
• Fully Mechanized Excavation Automation System Intelligent excavation automation system with CAN bus control, carrier communication, fiber optic, 4G and 5G redundant remote communication networks for remote control and memory cutting with strapdown inertial navigation for work face straightness management and big data-based environment sensing.
• Smart Mine Construction Solution Comprehensive smart mine solution integrating IoT, cloud computing, big data, AI, automatic control, mobile internet, and intelligent equipment with mine safety monitoring, intelligent mining, intelligent ventilation, GIS+BIM+VR capabilities, AI image recognition (driving detection, three violations behavior identification, intrusion detection, foreign object detection), and intelligent geophysical exploration.
• New Intelligent Pump Station System Complete Equipment Complete emulsion pump stations with reverse osmosis water treatment, backwash filtration, control systems, and intelligent unmanned operation for hydraulic support systems with BRW1600/40(B) intelligent emulsion support system and GJF4000/6.3/60 backwash filtration stations.
• Complete Mining Equipment Solutions Integrated coal mining face complete equipment solutions covering overall design, intelligent control technology, modern manufacturing management, and comprehensive after-sales service for intelligent coal mining face construction including shearers, hydraulic supports, belt conveyors, and pump stations.
• Mining Engineering Services Through subsidiary Huatuo Mining Engineering, professional mine tunneling construction services using full-face rock tunnel boring machines in 3.53m, 4.53m, and 4.88m diameters including shield machine construction teams for rapid excavation projects, with documented projects achieving 4,156m to 9,560m tunnel excavation and monthly records up to 600.6m.
• Mine Chain Arm Saw Cutting Machine Mine chain arm saw cutting machine for mining applications, an internationally first-of-its-kind domestic product rolled off production line in April 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Work face personnel reduction achieved through intelligent automation systems
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• 济宁能源集团 (Jining Energy Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2025Strategic cooperation agreement signed between Jining Energy Group and Shanghai Chuangli Group in November 2025. The partnership focuses on coal mining equipment supply, intelligent mine construction, and engineering services collaboration.
• 中国工程院 (Chinese Academy of Engineering)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Chinese Academy of Engineering academician Xie Heping and delegation visited Chuangli Group for inspection and guidance, related to the Academician Expert Workstation established in November 2024.
• 中国矿业大学 (China University of Mining and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2025Shanghai Chuangli Group and China University of Mining and Technology (Shanghai Alumni Association) deepened industry-academia-research cooperation. The partnership involves joint research, talent cultivation, technology transfer, and shared laboratory facilities.
• 华为技术有限公司 (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)coreTechnology or Integration · 22 December 2024Huawei and Chuangli Group have established a deep strategic partnership for mining intelligence. In December 2024, they signed a strategic cooperation agreement, and in April 2025 announced joint leadership in a new era of mining intelligence. The partnership leverages Huawei's MineHarmony (矿鸿) OS and Pangu Mining AI large models. Chuangli joined Huawei's Mining Corps Kunpeng OSV Ecosystem as a partner. Collaboration covers 5G+AI smart mining solutions, intelligent equipment development, and digital mine platform construction.
• 临汾市人民政府regionalOthers · 22 December 2024Linfen Municipal Government, Huawei Technologies, and Shanghai Chuangli Group signed a trilateral deepening cooperation agreement in the field of mining intelligence in December 2024.
• 中国煤炭机械工业协会 (China Coal Machinery Industry Association)minorOthersMember association; Chuangli Group participates actively in association activities, exhibitions, and rankings. Listed in Top 50 China Coal Machinery Industry for multiple consecutive years based on association evaluations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar: Global leader in mining equipment (surface and underground), with the largest installed base of autonomous mining trucks and a growing underground hard-rock equipment portfolio. Competes with Chuangli primarily on international and high-end intelligent mining projects where global customers prefer Western OEMs.
• XCMG: Major Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer (000425) with a mining machinery business spanning excavators, dump trucks, and select underground equipment. Larger and more diversified than Chuangli; competes on selected product lines and increasingly in intelligent mining solutions.
• Komatsu: Through Komatsu Mining (formerly Joy Global), competes with Chuangli in longwall shearers, roof supports, and continuous miners, and is a global leader in autonomous mining. Relevant peer for international customers and high-end intelligent underground mining solutions.
• Sany Heavy Industry: China's largest private heavy machinery OEM (600031) with a mining equipment business covering roadheaders, shearers, and mining trucks. Competes with Chuangli in select underground equipment categories and is investing in intelligent mining solutions, but operates across construction machinery, cranes, and concrete equipment.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Global mining and rock excavation OEM with underground equipment, automation, and digital mining platforms. Competes with Chuangli on hard-rock TBMs (overlapping with Chuangli's TBM product line) and on intelligent mining solutions for international customers.
• China Coal Energy (Equipment Division): State-owned coal producer and parent of Tiandi, with an equipment division supporting in-house mining operations. Provides both internal demand and external sales, making it both a customer and competitor for Chuangli in underground coal mining equipment.

Direct peers

• Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery Group (ZMJ): China's largest coal mining equipment manufacturer, listed on SSE (601717), producing hydraulic supports, shearers, and complete longwall systems. Directly competes with Chuangli across the core underground coal mining product portfolio and shares the same state-owned-dominated customer base.
• Tiandi Science & Technology: Listed subsidiary of China Coal Energy (601898) manufacturing comprehensive coal mining equipment including shearers, roadheaders, scraper conveyors, and longwall systems. Directly comparable to Chuangli in product scope and customer set, with state-owned parent backing.

Regional players

• Shanxi Lanhai Sci-Tech: Regional Shanxi-based coal mining equipment manufacturer focused on shearers, roadheaders, and complete longwall equipment. Competes with Chuangli primarily in its home Shanxi coal mining region and on similar product categories.

Others

• ABB: Global supplier of electrification, automation, and digital solutions for mining, including variable frequency drives, motors, and mine electrification systems. Adjacent peer to Chuangli's BPJ explosion-proof VFDs and electro-hydraulic control products, and a potential partner or competitor in mine digitalization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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