What Censtar does

Censtar Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is a privately-held Chinese manufacturer of fuel dispensing equipment and gas station automation systems, headquartered in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. Founded in 1992, the company produces a broad portfolio including computer-controlled fuel dispensers (CS20, CS30, CS32, CS42, CS46, CS52 series), CNG/LPG dispensers, tank gauge and calibration systems, IC card management systems, station management software, vehicle identification systems, and a wide array of spare parts and station accessories. Core underlying technologies include four-piston electronic flow meters (LLJ05, LLJ08), magnetostrictive liquid level sensors with 0.1mm resolution, patented gear type pumps (CSP03) compliant with OIML R117/R118 international standards, and microcomputer-controlled metering electronics. The company occupies an 80,000 square meter facility with fixed assets of 800 million RMB and reports 758 employees, with annual production capacity of 100,000+ nozzles.

The business operates a direct B2B sales model, selling hardware and integrated software solutions to gas station operators, petroleum retailers, and fleet fueling customers globally. Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales across five streams: fuel dispensers, auxiliary gas station equipment, tank gauge/calibration systems, gas station management systems, and spare parts. Pricing is quote-based rather than published, and the company maintains a worldwide distribution network with localized sales presence in English, Spanish, and Russian. Censtar claims the No. 1 position in China's fuel dispenser market for 17 consecutive years and third-largest global production capacity, with international certifications (OIML, explosion-proof ratings Exdeibmb II AT4 Gb for CNG units) enabling export-grade product positioning. The company's customer base is concentrated in retail petroleum fueling, and its modular product architecture allows bundling of dispensers with tank gauging, payment/IC card systems, and management software as a turnkey station solution.

Name

Censtar

Legal name

Censtar Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

Website

https://censtarfueldispenser.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel Dispensers / Petroleum Retail Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Fuel Retail & Ancillary Forecourt Services (Car Wash, Auto Care, ATM/Lottery, Parcel Lockers) (EUALAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Convenience Retail & Foodservice at Forecourts (C-Store/QSR) (EUALAIAE), Alternative Transportation Fuels Retail (EV Charging, Hydrogen, CNG/LNG, Biofuels Blends) (EUALAIAI)

Keywords

• Fuel dispensers
• Gas station equipment
• Tank gauge systems
• Petroleum retail equipment
• Fuel management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Zhengzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fuel Dispenser Sales: Sale of fuel dispensers and related equipment including various series (CS30-S, CS20, CS30, CS32, CS42, CS46, CS52) to gas station operators and petroleum companies.
2. Gas Station Equipment Sales: Sale of auxiliary gas station equipment including transfer pumps, LED screens, fire extinguishers, rain covers, and other accessories.
3. Tank Gauge & Calibration Systems: Sale and installation of tank level monitoring, calibration systems, and management software for gas stations.
4. Gas Station Management Systems: IC card management systems, station management software, and vehicle identification systems for gas station automation.
5. Spare Parts: Replacement parts including nozzles, hoses, flow meters, pumps, circuit boards, and other components for fuel dispensers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Censtar manufactures and sells fuel dispensers (multiple CS-series models for gasoline, diesel, CNG, and LPG), automatic tank gauge and calibration systems, and integrated gas station management software (IC card management, station management, and vehicle card identification). The company also supplies supporting gas station equipment such as transfer pumps, nozzles, flow meters, hoses, fire extinguishers, and rain covers. Its offerings are sold as complete equipment solutions to gas station operators and petroleum companies worldwide.

Product overview

Censtar is a fuel dispenser manufacturer established in 1992, producing a comprehensive portfolio of fuel dispensing and gas station management equipment. The product portfolio includes core fuel dispensers (multiple series including CS30, CS42, CS46, CS52 for gasoline/diesel), CNG/LPG dispensers for natural gas vehicles, Tank Gauge & Calibration Systems for underground storage tank monitoring, and the Gas Station Management System comprising IC Card Management, Station Management, and Vehicle Card Identification subsystems. The company also offers extensive spare parts and gas station equipment including transfer pumps, nozzles, flow meters, hoses, filters, and safety equipment. The product architecture is modular, with the fuel dispenser as the core product supported by various add-on systems like tank gauging, management software, and station equipment.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fuel Dispensers (CS20/CS30/CS30-S/CS32/CS42/CS46/CS52, Ultra Heavy Duty, Mechanical) Computer-controlled fuel dispensing equipment for gasoline and diesel at retail stations. Multiple series target different capacities and configurations: CS20 mobile, CS30-S automatic, CS30 standard, CS32 pump dispenser, CS42 diesel transfer, CS46 diesel, CS52 multi-product, plus Ultra Heavy Duty and Mechanical variants. Designed for gas station operators and petroleum retailers.
• LPG/CNG Dispensers Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) dispensers for natural gas vehicle refueling stations. Features include independent R&D technology, integrated design, safety features, max working pressure up to 25MPa, measurement accuracy of ±0.5%, explosion-proof grade Exdeibmb II AT4 Gb, and single/double/triple line configurations with 1-4 nozzles. For CNG/LPG station operators and natural gas vehicle refueling sites.
• Portable Fuel Dispenser Portable microcomputer-controlled fuel dispenser powered by DC 12V/24V or AC 220V. Can be fixed to tankers or oil delivery trucks; flow range 20-100 L/min, accuracy ±0.001 L, maximum working pressure 5 kg. Designed for mobile fueling operators, fuel delivery services, and remote site fueling.
• Tank Gauge and Calibration Systems Equipment and software for underground storage tank monitoring and calibration. The Tank Gauge System uses magnetostrictive probes to measure oil level, water level, and temperature with 0.1mm resolution and volume calculation error under 0.05%. Tank Calibration Software automatically generates volume charts with accuracy better than ±0.25%. For gas station operators needing automated inventory and leakage monitoring.
• Gas Station Management System (CS6500/CS7500) Enterprise software platform for gas station operations. Includes fuel dispenser control, payment processing (cash, coupon, credit card, credit account, check), shift reports, tank status monitoring, customer management, and LAN/network management capabilities. For gas station operators running day-to-day retail fuel operations.
• IC Card Management System (9X00 Series) Fleet fueling management system comprising CS9500K fueling station management, CS9900W IC card central accounting, CS9901W card issuing and charging, and web customer inquiry. Supports network operations, double hard disk backup for data safety, and multi-grade authorization. Integrates with Automatic Tank Gauge systems from Veed-root and Accu brands for inventory, water, temperature, leakage, and alarm monitoring. For fleet operators, corporate fueling programs, and stations serving card-based customers.
• Vehicle Card Identification System

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wayne Fueling Systems: Major fuel dispenser and forecourt technology manufacturer, now part of Dover Corporation. Directly competes with Censtar in dispenser hardware, payment systems, and station management software globally.
• Scheidt & Bachmann: German manufacturer of fuel station systems including dispensers, payment terminals, and station management. A direct competitor in forecourt equipment, with strong presence in European and Middle Eastern markets where Censtar is also expanding.
• Piusi: Italian manufacturer of fluid handling equipment including fuel transfer pumps, dispensers, and management systems. Overlaps with Censtar's transfer pump and portable dispenser product lines, particularly for fleet and commercial fueling.
• Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Global #1 fuel dispenser manufacturer and Censtar's primary global competitor. Offers a full forecourt solution suite (dispensers, payment, software, tank gauging) that directly overlaps Censtar's product portfolio across developed and emerging markets.
• Beijing Sanki Petroleum Technology: Chinese competitor in fuel dispensers and gas station equipment. Direct domestic rival to Censtar in the China market, offering similar product breadth including dispensers, tank gauges, and station management systems.
• Bennett Pump Company: US-based fuel dispenser and pump manufacturer serving commercial fueling and retail markets. Overlaps with Censtar's dispenser and pump product lines, particularly in heavy-duty and high-flow applications.
• Tokheim (Dover Fueling Solutions): European-originated fuel dispenser manufacturer now part of Dover Fueling Solutions. Competes head-to-head with Censtar in dispensers, submersible pumps, and forecourt automation, particularly in EMEA and APAC markets.
• Tatsuno Corporation: Japanese fuel dispenser and petroleum equipment manufacturer with strong APAC footprint. Directly comparable to Censtar in dispenser technology and gas station management systems across Asian markets.

Emerging players

• Zhejiang Lanfeng Industry: Chinese petroleum equipment manufacturer with focus on dispensers and station equipment. An emerging regional player competing with Censtar primarily in the domestic China market.
• Fuel Tech Inc. Provider of advanced fuel dispensing and emissions technology solutions with overlap into station management and tank gauging — comparable to Censtar's software and automation offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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