Huayi Compressor Co.

What Huayi Compressor Co. does

Huayi Compressor (Jingzhou) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer of hermetic refrigeration compressors, founded in February 2001 and headquartered at No. 66 Dongfang Road, Jingzhou Development Zone, Hubei Province. The company designs and produces environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient compressors using three refrigerant platforms — R134a, R600a (isobutane), and R290 (propane) — as well as a 12-24V DC vehicle-mounted BLDC compressor line. The product portfolio spans six series with more than 300 model varieties, covering displacements from 1.9 to 11.3 cm3 and voltages from 12V DC to 242V AC at 50/60 Hz, certified to CCC, VDE, CB, UL/CUL, INMETRO, and CE standards. Annual production capacity stands at 12 million units, with applications spanning household refrigerators, freezers, water dispensers, ice makers, commercial display cabinets, showcase refrigerators, and automotive car refrigerators.

The company operates as a B2B OEM component supplier, selling compressors directly to refrigerator and freezer manufacturers for embedding into finished appliances. Pricing is privately negotiated with each OEM customer; there is no distributor or reseller channel. The customer base of 60+ refrigerator companies across more than 20 countries includes strategic partnerships with Whirlpool, GE, Midea, Meiling, Homa, Galanz, and Wellcome. FY2021 operating revenue was 1.218 billion RMB with net profit of 22.77 million RMB (approximately 1.9% net margin), and the balance sheet showed a 77.35% debt-to-asset ratio. The company markets itself primarily through its corporate website (hyccjz.com) and direct sales relationships.

Huayi Compressor (Jingzhou) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Changhong Huayi Compressor (listed), which in turn is controlled by Sichuan Changhong Group — a diversified electronics conglomerate that acquired the controlling stake in 2007-2008. As part of the Changhong Huayi system, the world's largest refrigerator compressor manufacturer with global market leadership in household compressors and a #2 position in commercial compressors, the Jingzhou facility contributes to a 'two continents, four locations, six factories' strategic footprint that includes Jiaxipera (Jiaxing, China) and Huayi Barcelona (Spain, established via the 2012 acquisition of Cubigel compressor assets).

Name

Huayi Compressor Co.

Legal name

华意压缩机(荆州)有限公司

Website

https://hyccjz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Huayi Compressor (Jingzhou) Co., Ltd. manufactures hermetic refrigeration compressors using R134a, R600a, and R290 refrigerants. The B2B OEM supplier produces 12 million units annually for 60+ refrigerator manufacturers globally, including Whirlpool, GE, and Midea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refrigeration Compressors

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE), Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA), Automotive Compressors & Electric Compressors (A/C) (IMACALAB)

Keywords

• Refrigeration compressors
• Hermetic compressors
• OEM compressor manufacturing
• Energy-efficient compressors
• Vehicle-mounted DC compressors

Headquarters

HQ city

Jingzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compressor Manufacturing and Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling refrigeration compressors to OEM customers in the appliance industry. Products are sold directly to refrigerator manufacturers as components.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Huayi Compressor (Jingzhou) Co. Ltd. manufactures hermetic refrigeration compressors used as components in refrigerators, freezers, water dispensers, ice makers, beer machines, display cabinets, showcase refrigerators, and automotive cooling applications. The company produces R134a, R600a (isobutane), and R290 (propane) compressor series plus vehicle-mounted DC BLDC compressors, selling these directly as OEM components to major refrigerator manufacturers worldwide including Whirlpool, GE, Midea, Meiling, Homa, Galanz, and Wellcome.

Product overview

Huayi Compressor (Jingzhou) Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of environmentally friendly, energy-saving, and efficient refrigeration compressors. The company operates a single unified product portfolio organized around four core compressor series differentiated by refrigerant type: the R134a Series, the R600a Series, the R290 Series, and the Vehicle Mounted DC Compressor R134a (DL Series). The R134a, R600a, and R290 series each include multiple voltage variants (12-24V, 48V, 100V, 110V-120V, 127V, 220V, 242V) spanning six series and over 300 model varieties. These compressor products are used across a wide range of refrigeration equipment including refrigerators, water dispensers, ice makers, freezers, beer machines, display cabinets, showcase refrigerators, and car refrigerators. The company also manufactures R134a compressors in both low back pressure (LBP) and high back pressure (HBP) configurations, as well as R600a and R290 LBP and HBP variants to serve different application requirements. All products are characterized by low noise, low vibration, low voltage start-up capability, high energy efficiency, and long service life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• R134a Series Compressor A comprehensive line of refrigeration compressors using R134a refrigerant in low back pressure (LBP) and high back pressure (HBP) configurations with displacements from 2.2 to 8.4 cm3, cooling capacity from 47W to 700W, COP up to 2.50 W/W, and voltages from 100V to 242V at 50/60Hz. Certified to CB, KC, CCC, VDE, UL/CUL, INMETRO, and CE standards. Sold to refrigerator, freezer, and water dispenser manufacturers.
• R600a Series Compressor A line of isobutane (R600a) refrigerant compressors in low back pressure (LBP) configuration with displacements from 2.2 to 11.3 cm3, voltages from 100V to 242V at 50/60Hz, and COP up to 1.70 W/W. Certified to CCC, VDE, CB, and UL/CUL standards. Designed for household refrigeration applications with low environmental impact.
• R290 Series Compressor A line of propane (R290) natural refrigerant compressors in low back pressure (LBP) and high back pressure (HBP) configurations with displacements from 2.2 to 8.5 cm3, cooling capacity from 105W to 800W, voltages from 110V to 240V, and COP up to 2.70 W/W. Certified to CCC, VDE, CB, UL/CUL, and CE standards. Used for environmentally sustainable refrigeration with ultra-low global warming potential.
• Vehicle-Mounted DC Compressor R134a (DL Series) A specialized line of DC-powered vehicle-mounted compressors using R134a refrigerant with BLDC motor technology. Models include DL19H, DL22H, DL25H, and DL30H with displacements from 1.9 to 3.1 cm3, operating on 12-24V DC at variable speeds of 2000 and 3500 rpm, with COP up to 1.25 W/W. Designed for automotive car refrigerators and mobile cooling applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual production capacity of 12 million compressors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered parent and core.

• Changhong Group (长虹集团)parentOthers · 1 February 2001Parent company controlling Changdong Huayi Compressor (长虹华意压缩机股份有限公司), which holds controlling stake in Huayi Compressor (Jingzhou). Changhong took control in 2007-2008 and transformed the company's fortunes.
• Changhong Huayi Compressor Co. (长虹华意压缩机股份有限公司)parentOthersParent listed company that controls Huayi Compressor (Jingzhou) as a wholly-owned subsidiary. It is the world's largest refrigerator compressor manufacturer with global market leadership.
• Huayi Barcelona (华意巴塞罗那)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary in Barcelona, Spain. Acquired Cubigel compressor company's assets in 2012. Produces 1.3 million commercial compressors annually with sales exceeding 60 million euros. Part of the 'two continents, four locations, six factories' strategic pattern.
• Jiaxipera (加西贝拉)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Changhong Huayi, located in Jiaxing, China. Part of the corporate group structure contributing to global market leadership in compressor manufacturing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jiaxipera Compressor: Sister subsidiary under Changhong Huayi producing compressors from Jiaxing, China. Part of the same 'four locations, six factories' strategic footprint and operates in the same refrigeration compressor category with overlapping OEM customer relationships.
• Secop (formerly Danfoss Compressors): European specialist in hermetic and variable-speed compressors for refrigeration, with strong positions in R600a and R290 natural refrigerant platforms. Direct competitor in commercial refrigeration compressors and natural-refrigerant household compressor categories.
• Huayi Barcelona (Cubigel): Wholly-owned Barcelona subsidiary that acquired Cubigel compressor assets in 2012. Produces 1.3 million commercial compressors annually for European markets under the same corporate umbrella, directly comparable product line and customer base.
• Donper (Zhejiang Donper Compressor): Major Chinese competitor in hermetic refrigeration compressor manufacturing, supplying household and commercial refrigerator manufacturers globally. Directly competes on R134a, R600a, and DC compressor platforms for the same OEM appliance customers.
• Changhong Huayi Compressor Co. Listed parent company and direct sister entity controlling Huayi Compressor (Jingzhou). Together they form the world's largest refrigerator compressor manufacturer with >20% global market share, producing overlapping R134a, R600a, and R290 compressor portfolios for the same OEM customers.

Broad incumbents

• Embraco (Nidec Global Appliance Compressors): Acquired by Nidec, this is one of the world's largest refrigeration compressor manufacturers with a broad product portfolio serving household, commercial, and variable-speed applications. Direct competitor with global scale and incumbency advantages in OEM refrigeration.
• Bitzer: Global leader in commercial and industrial refrigeration compressors with a broad product range across reciprocating, screw, and scroll technologies. Comparable in the commercial refrigeration segment but operates at a higher-end, broader industrial scale.
• Panasonic Appliances Compressor (Panasonic Holdings): Manufactures hermetic refrigeration compressors as part of its broader appliance and components portfolio. Overlaps in R600a and R134a household compressor categories and competes globally for OEM refrigerator customers.
• LG Electronics Compressor Division: Produces refrigeration compressors as part of its diversified home appliance and components business. Competes with Huayi in the global OEM compressor supply market, particularly for refrigerator manufacturers seeking vertical-integrated or alternative suppliers.

Emerging players

• Shanghai Highly (now Yinlun): Specializes in new-energy vehicle air conditioning and thermal management systems. Comparable through the Changhong Huayi group's 2016 acquisition of Shanghai Weile Automotive AC (a Highly competitor), linking Huayi to the vehicle-mounted DC compressor and automotive thermal management space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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