Xuzhou Henghui Knitting Machinery Co.

What Xuzhou Henghui Knitting Machinery Co. does

Xuzhou Henghui Knitting Machinery Co. (徐州恒辉编织机械有限公司) is a privately held Chinese industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Pei County, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, operating from a 200,000 square meter manufacturing facility. The company specializes in braiding machinery, offering over 125 product models across 12 categories including precision medical braiding machines (catheter, stent/occluder, balloon, suture, and filament splitting machines), carbon fiber preform composite braiding equipment (YBI Series with adjustable 3D braiding angles), wire & cable braiding machines, rope/cordage machines, garment accessory braiding machines, and auxiliary equipment. Its core technology stack centers on servo motor-driven control systems, PLC touchscreen interfaces, multi-segment programmable braiding (up to 10 independently configurable segments), and ultra-fine wire handling down to approximately 0.025 mm diameter for medical stent applications.

The company serves enterprise customers across at least five verticals — medical device manufacturing, aerospace and advanced composites, wire and cable, rope and cordage, and apparel and home textiles — and maintains cooperative relationships with 31 named client organizations. It holds ISO13485 (medical devices), ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO10012, and CE certifications, and is recognized as a National Manufacturing Single Champion Enterprise (8th batch) and National Specialized, Refined, and Novel 'Little Giant' Enterprise (4th batch), with over 70% national market share in China's braiding machinery industry and #1 sales ranking in rope/net braiding machinery from 2019-2023 per the China Technical Textiles Industry Association.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct B2B sales of braiding machinery and spare parts, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market model combines enterprise field sales, participation in major industry exhibitions (CCE 2025, China International Wire & Cable Industry Exhibition), direct factory visits, and bilingual Chinese/English web presence. Products are exported to 82 countries and regions globally, with the company co-authoring national standard GB/T 36948-2018/ISO/TS 14909:2012 and group standard T/JSJXXH 003-2021. Recent strategic moves include the August 2025 launch of AI-powered intelligent braiding equipment and the March 2025 strategic exchange with Ropenet Group.

Name

Xuzhou Henghui Knitting Machinery Co.

Legal name

徐州恒辉编织机械有限公司

Website

https://hhbzj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Xuzhou Henghui Knitting Machinery Co. is a privately held Chinese industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1986, specializing in precision braiding equipment for medical devices, aerospace composites, wire & cable, rope/cordage, and textiles, with over 125 product models exported to 82 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Braiding Machinery

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Ropes, Cords, Twines & Netting (Mooring/Lifting/Fishing/Load Restraint) (IMAOADAK), Narrow Fabrics & Webbings (Tapes/Ribbons/Straps) (IMAOABAD)

Keywords

• Industrial braiding machinery
• Medical braiding equipment
• Carbon fiber preform braiding
• Wire cable braiding machines
• Rope cordage machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Xuzhou

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Braiding Machinery Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial braiding machines and equipment to enterprise customers across diverse industry verticals including medical devices, aerospace, composite materials, wire & cable, rope/cordage, apparel, and general manufacturing. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of completed machines with various configurations and specifications. Sales include standard models as well as customized machines to meet specific customer requirements.
2. Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of spare parts, optional devices, and consumable components for braiding machines including spindles, horn gears, yarn tension sensors, inverters, bobbin sizes, and braiding point sensors. Parts are sold both as standalone items and as replacements for existing machine installations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Xuzhou Henghui manufactures and sells industrial braiding machinery, offering over 125 product models across 12 main categories. The portfolio spans precision medical braiding machines (catheter, balloon, stent/occluder, suture series), 3D multi-directional carbon fiber preform composite braiding equipment (YBI Series), energy-saving high-speed braiding machines, medical yarn splitting machines, and industrial braiding machines for ropes/cables, wire/cable, garment accessories, hoses, sleeves, and fishing lines. The company also supplies auxiliary equipment (winding, twisting, warping machines) and spare parts including spindles, horn gears, and sensors.

Product overview

Xuzhou Henghui Knitting Machinery Co. is a comprehensive braiding machinery manufacturer offering over 125 product models across 12 main categories. The product portfolio includes: (1) Precision Medical Braiding Machinery - vertical and horizontal catheter braiding machines, balloon braiding machines, stent/occluder braiding machines, and suture braiding machines for medical device manufacturing; (2) Industrial Braiding Machinery - machines for fine lines (fishing line, surgical sutures), garment accessories (laces, ribbons), rope/cordage, wire & cable, rubber hose, sleeve, carbon fiber preform composites; (3) Auxiliary Machinery - winding machines, twisting machines, warping machines, and caterpillar traction systems; (4) Spare Parts - spindles, horn gears, and other components. The company provides complete braiding solutions from precision medical devices to industrial applications, with products exported to 82 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vertical Catheter Braiding Machine Series (立式导管编织机系列) Vertical braiding machines for manufacturing reinforced catheter layers for vascular and natural cavity interventions, including neuro-microcatheters, intermediate catheters, and guide catheters, suitable for 1.5F to 27F catheters. Targeted at medical device OEMs producing interventional catheters.
• Horizontal Catheter Braiding Machine Series (卧式导管编织机系列) Horizontal braiding machines for reinforced catheter and sheath layers for vascular interventions, suitable for 1.5F to 27F catheters with multi-section braiding capabilities. Targeted at medical device manufacturers.
• Balloon Braiding Machine Series (球囊编织机系列) Braiding machines for reinforced balloon catheter layers used in interventional cardiology procedures with adjustable braiding density from 0-280 PPI. Targeted at medical device OEMs producing balloon catheters.
• Horizontal Stent/Occluder Braiding Machine Series (卧式支架/封堵器编织机系列) Customizable horizontal braiding machines for stents and nickel-titanium occluders used in interventional treatment of ventricular septal defects, with 16-288 spindle configurations. Targeted at medical device manufacturers.
• Vertical Stent/Occluder Braiding Machine Series (立式支架/封堵器编织机系列) Vertical braiding machines for stents and nickel-titanium occluders used in interventional treatment of ventricular septal defects, with multi-section braiding capabilities up to 10 segments. Targeted at medical device OEMs producing interventional implants.
• Suture Braiding Machine Series (缝合线编织机系列) Medical suture braiding machines for absorbable and non-absorbable surgical sutures used in surgery, orthopedics, and sports medicine applications. Features all-servo motor drive, PLC touchscreen with Chinese/English bilingual interface, open-loop servo constant tension winding, and braiding diameter coverage of Ø0.3–Ø2.0 mm. Targeted at medical suture manufacturers.
• Medical Yarn Splitting Machine Series (FSJ-A) (分丝机系列) Filament splitting machines for medical applications processing nickel-titanium alloy wire, stainless steel wire, platinum wire, UHMWPE fiber, and bio-fibers, with tension control from 3-100g. Targeted at medical material and device manufacturers.
• 3D Multi-Directional Carbon Fiber Preform Braiding Equipment (YBI Series) CNC reciprocating braiding machines for fiber preforms used in aerospace, energy, rail transit, automotive lightweighting, and biomedical applications. Supports multi-layer interlocking braid structures, adjustable braiding angles from 20° to 70° with ≤3° precision, complex shape braiding including variable cross-section shaped parts, and programmable multi-stage braiding with up to 10 independently configurable segments. Targeted at aerospace and advanced composites manufacturers.
• Energy-Saving High-Speed Braiding Machine High-speed braiding machines incorporating high-frequency technology with rare metal trace elements injected into high-speed components (high-speed blades, spindle heads), providing wear resistance, durability, and corrosion resistance to extend service life and reduce maintenance costs. Targeted at high-volume industrial manufacturers.
• KBL-17-204 Braiding Machine Single-head braiding machine with 17 spindles for garment accessories including multi-color laces, ribbons, and cords. Targeted at garment accessory and home textile manufacturers.
• UHMWPE Fiber Braiding Equipment (高分子量聚乙烯纤维编织设备) Specialized braiding equipment for high molecular weight polyethylene fibers, holding over 70% national market share in China and involved in drafting national standard GB/T 36948-2018/ISO/TS 14909:2012. Targeted at rope/cordage, cable, and protective equipment manufacturers working with advanced UHMWPE fibers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70%+ national market share in China's braiding machinery industry (2019-2023 sales ranked #1 nationally)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ropenet Group (鲁普耐特集团)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2025On March 7, 2025, Ropenet Group's Chairman Shen Ming led a delegation to visit Xuzhou Henghui's production workshop and R&D center. Henghui's Chairman personally received the delegation. This mutual exchange visit established a foundation for future cooperation, with both parties expressing confidence in achieving mutual benefit and win-win outcomes while jointly promoting high-quality development of the braiding machinery industry.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Santoni S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of circular knitting machines and seamless knitting technology for apparel, medical, and technical textile applications. Adjacent competitor in textile machinery serving overlapping medical device and technical textile customers.
• Karl Mayer Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH: German global leader in warp knitting and textile machinery with overlapping customer base across technical textiles, composites, and apparel. While its core is warp knitting (not braiding), it serves the same industrial customers and competes for advanced composites preform machinery spending.
• Lindauer Dornier GmbH: German manufacturer of weaving machines and specialty machinery including composite fiber laying equipment. Competes with Henghui's YBI Series in the carbon fiber preform and composites segment for aerospace and industrial customers.
• Itema Group: Italian manufacturer of weaving machines (rapier, projectile, air-jet) supplying industrial textile producers worldwide. While focused on weaving rather than braiding, Itema serves overlapping industrial customers (rope/cordage, technical textiles, composites) with comparable capital-equipment business model.
• Stäubli: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of shedding systems, dobbies, and textile machinery components. Sells to the same weaving and knitting machinery OEMs and end-customers as Henghui, with comparable premium positioning and global service network.
• Picanol Group: Belgian manufacturer of air-jet and rapier weaving machines serving industrial textile producers globally. Serves overlapping industrial customers in technical textiles and composites, with a comparable enterprise B2B capital-equipment sales motion.

Direct peers

• Jakob Müller AG: Swiss manufacturer of narrow fabric weaving, braiding, and warp knitting machines. Closest global direct competitor to Henghui in the braiding machinery space, serving similar apparel, technical textile, and industrial customers across similar diameter and density ranges.
• Comez S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of crochet and braiding machines for narrow fabrics, technical textiles, and medical applications. Directly competes with Henghui in precision braiding equipment, particularly for narrow technical textiles and lace/ribbon segments.
• Bonas Machine Company: UK/Italian manufacturer specializing in narrow fabric weaving and braiding machines for technical textiles, labels, and industrial applications. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer base in narrow fabric and specialized braiding machinery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kevin_hhbzj
• Facebookfacebook.com/HHbraidingmachine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/henghui-braiding-machine

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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