What Chatly does

suncitygroup太阳新城 (Sun City Group; Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 001389) is a Chinese high-end printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer founded in 2002 in Guangzhou and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Main Board in April 2024. The company specializes in high-layer-count (≥14L), high-frequency, high-speed, and rigid-flex PCBs for data center switches, server motherboards (Intel Eagle Stream, AMD Genoa platforms), AI accelerator modules, storage backplanes, optical modules, 5G AAU/RRU boards, automotive electronics, and adjacent terminal-product applications. Core process capabilities include pulse VCP electroplating, LDI exposure, back-drilling, resin plugging + POFV, complex mixed-pressure lamination (Ultra Low Loss + FR4), and signal insertion loss monitoring up to 16 GHz.

The company generates revenue almost entirely from B2B hardware sales of custom-made PCBs, with quote-based, project-specific pricing driven by board complexity, layer count, materials, and volume. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to global server OEMs, AI infrastructure builders, EMS providers, and telecom equipment makers, supported by sales offices in Guangzhou (HQ), Hong Kong, and San Jose, USA. Marketing is anchored on technical differentiation (industry trade shows, technical publishing, ESG reports, and CPCA standards-body participation) rather than a public marketing funnel. Customers include Lenovo, Inspur, Dell, Foxconn, Quanta, Wistron, Huaqin, Jabil, ZTE, H3C, IEIT, DENSO WAVE, and Yunjian Information, with documented multi-year supplier relationships and awards.

The company operates four manufacturing bases — Guangzhou (HQ), Dongguan (CNC processing), Huangshi, and Thailand (first overseas facility, trial production 2025) — with FY2024 global headcount of 3,527 (+34.5% YoY) and FY2024 annual revenue exceeding 3.7 billion CNY (~39.4% YoY growth). R&D investment exceeded 179 million RMB in 2024 (>4% of revenue), and the company holds 27+ granted invention patents across core projects (rigid-flex storage, AI switching backplane, gold finger PCB, big data server motherboard). Certifications include IATF 16949, ISO 14001/9001/56005, CNAS laboratory accreditation, RBA VAP Silver, and recognition as a National Enterprise Technology Center and MIIT Smart Manufacturing Demonstration Factory.

Name

Chatly

Legal name

suncitygroup太阳新城股份有限公司

Website

https://chatlymessenger.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Chinese high-end PCB manufacturer (Shenzhen-listed: 001389) specializing in high-layer-count, high-speed server and AI infrastructure boards for global OEMs including Lenovo, Inspur, Dell, and Foxconn, with four manufacturing bases across China and Thailand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PCB Manufacturing

NAICS

Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing (334412), Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Fabrication (Rigid PCBs) (HDAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

PCB Fabrication (Flex & Rigid-Flex PCBs) (HDAHAOAH), Printed Electronics & Advanced Substrates (HDI, IC Substrates, Embedded Components) (HDAHAOAK), PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI), Industrial PCB & Substrate Components (Bare PCBs, rigid-flex, ceramic substrates, thick-film) (IMAGAJAM)

Keywords

• High-end PCB manufacturing
• Server printed circuit boards
• Data center PCBs
• 5G communication PCBs
• Automotive electronics PCBs

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PCB Product Sales: The company generates revenue primarily from the design, development, manufacture, and sale of high-end printed circuit boards (PCBs). Revenue is derived from custom, project-based, and long-term supply agreements with enterprise customers in the server, AI, 5G, and automotive electronics sectors. The company produces made-to-order PCBs with technology specifications tailored to customer platforms (Intel Eagle Stream, AMD Genoa, etc.), generating both one-time NPI revenue and recurring volume production revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chatly manufactures high-end printed circuit boards (PCBs) for data center switch boards (12L+, high aspect ratio), AI and cloud server motherboards (PCIe 5.0, Intel Eagle Stream, AMD Genoa), hard drive storage backplanes, optical modules (HDI), 5G AAU modules, RF transceiver boards, and SSD rigid-flex storage boards. The company also produces automotive electronics PCBs (powertrain, safety control, cabin electronics, autonomous driving domain controllers, body electronics, smart cockpits), mini LED PCB substrates, and PCBs for 3D printers, serving global OEMs, ODMs, and EMS providers in server/AI infrastructure, telecom, and automotive electronics.

Product overview

suncitygroup太阳新城 (suncitygroup太阳新城) is a high-end PCB (printed circuit board) manufacturing company founded in 2002, headquartered in Guangzhou, China. The company went public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2024 (stock code: 001389) and operates four manufacturing bases in Guangzhou, Dongguan, Huangshi, and Thailand with 3,527 employees and annual revenue exceeding 3.7 billion RMB. The company's product portfolio consists of four main PCB categories: (1) Data Center PCB — including switch boards, server PCBs, hard drive storage backplanes, and optical module boards; (2) AI Server PCB — high-complexity motherboards and storage solutions for AI and HPC applications; (3) 5G Communication PCB — including AAU module boards, RF transceivers, and high-speed server storage; and (4) Application Terminal Product PCB — covering automotive electronics, mini LED, and 3D printer applications. The company specializes in high-speed, high-frequency PCB manufacturing with advanced capabilities including HDI structures, rigid-flex boards, back-drilling, and ultra-high thickness-to-diameter ratios, serving global server and communications equipment manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sun City Group (suncitygroup太阳新城): Primary brand for PCB manufacturing business serving data centers, AI servers, 5G communications, and terminal application products.

Products and services

• Data Center PCB - Switch Board (12L+ high aspect ratio) High-layer-count (12L and above) PCB substrate for data center switch applications, featuring high aspect ratio design for advanced network equipment. Intended for OEMs building next-generation data center switching infrastructure.
• Server PCB Board (PCIe 5.0, Intel Eagle Stream, AMD Genoa) High-layer-count server motherboard PCB supporting PCIe 5.0, Intel Eagle Stream, and AMD Genoa platforms. Designed for AI servers, cloud servers, and high-performance computing platforms.
• Hard Drive Storage Backplane High-layer-count PCB backplane for hard drive storage systems in data center and enterprise storage applications, supporting next-generation storage architectures.
• Optical Module PCB (HDI) High Density Interconnect (HDI) PCB substrate for optical communication modules used in data center and telecom networking equipment.
• AAU Module Board (5G Base Station) High-frequency PCB substrate for Active Antenna Unit (AAU) modules in 5G base station equipment, designed for telecom infrastructure OEMs.
• RF Transceiver Board High-frequency RF transceiver PCB substrate for 5G base station and wireless communication equipment, supporting demanding RF performance and reliability requirements.
• SSD Storage Board (Rigid-Flex) Rigid-flex PCB substrate for SSD storage products, combining rigid and flexible layers to support compact storage form factors for high-speed data center and enterprise applications.
• Automotive Electronics PCB Automotive-grade PCB substrates covering powertrain control, safety control, cabin electronics, autonomous driving domain controllers, body electronics, and smart cockpit modules for automotive Tier-1 suppliers and OEMs.
• Mini LED PCB High-precision PCB substrate for mini LED display applications, supporting next-generation display backlighting and direct-view LED display products.
• 3D Printer PCB PCB substrate designed for 3D printer control and power electronics, supporting industrial 3D printing equipment manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved 27 invention patents, 1 industry standard, and 4 high-level academic papers from a single project on big data server PCB technology, resulting in Guangdong Province Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Prize)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

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

• South China University of Technology (华南理工大学)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Joint establishment of 'AI High-Computing Power PCB Intelligent Manufacturing Joint Laboratory'. Collaboration focuses on four core areas: (1) AI high-computing power PCB precision processing and intelligent testing; (2) Environmental and sustainable manufacturing; (3) Intelligent production management; and (4) Technology intelligence exchange. Many of suncitygroup太阳新城's leadership (Chairman Xiao Hongxing, GM Zeng Hong, CTO Li Qinyuan) are SCUT alumni, creating deep institutional ties.
• Guangdong Province Keyuan Technology Evaluation Co., Ltd. (广东省科源科技成果评价有限公司)supportingTechnology or Integration · 30 August 2023Third-party scientific and technological achievement evaluation organization that organized the expert committee evaluation for three of suncitygroup太阳新城's core technology projects (rigid-flex storage, AI switching backplane, gold finger PCB). The expert committee (7 experts from Peking University Shenzhen, Shenzhen University, Guangdong University of Technology, South China University of Technology, and industry) evaluated the projects as reaching domestic leading technical level.
• University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (电子科技大学)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2023Professor Chen Yuanming delivered specialized technical training on 'Board-level Interconnection Manufacturing Technology and Scientific Writing' at suncitygroup太阳新城's 2023 summer IP incentive conference. This training enhanced technical writing skills and科技成果 distillation among R&D staff, supporting the company's IP output objectives.
• Guangdong Hongda Engineering Group (广东宏达工贸集团)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 May 2023EPC/general contractor for the Dongguan Intelligent Automation CNC Processing project construction. Led by Chairman Yuan Bin, the company managed the structural construction of the 97,000 sqm facility and committed to delivering the project to suncitygroup太阳新城 on schedule and to high quality standards.
• XPeng Motors (小鹏汽车)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 April 2023Participated in the 'Intelligent Manufacturing Leading New Opportunities' enterprise matching event organized by the Huangpu District government. XPeng Motors and suncitygroup太阳新城 explored potential cooperation in the automotive PCB supply chain, alongside other local companies like CVTE and Qingqi Electronics.
• CVTE (广州视源电子科技)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 April 2023Participated in the same government-organized enterprise matching event as XPeng Motors. CVTE and suncitygroup太阳新城 explored mutual supplier collaboration opportunities in HD display and consumer electronics PCB.
• Qingqi Electronics (广东庆虹电子)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 April 2023Participated in the same government-organized enterprise matching event. Explored potential PCB supply relationship for connector/communication products.
• Guangdong University of Technology (广东工业大学)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner in the 'Guangzhou Postdoctoral Innovation Practice Base' initiative. Guangdong University of Technology contributes talent and research capabilities to support the company's advanced PCB technology development and talent pipeline.
• CPCA (China Printed Circuit Association)supportingOthersActive member of the China Printed Circuit Association. Participated in CPCA Show Plus 2024 and was featured in the 'Top 2023 China PCB Industry Main Enterprise Revenue Rankings'. Association activities include annual conferences, technical standards development, and industry statistics collection.
• Guangzhou Development Zone / Huangpu District IP BureausupportingOthersGovernment body that officially recognized suncitygroup太阳新城 as a 'High-Value Patent Cultivation Layout Center' in the district (April 2024), one of 20 enterprises selected. The center is designed to generate internationally competitive patent portfolios in key PCB technology domains over a 2-3 year period.
• RBA (Responsible Business Alliance)supportingOthersGlobal electronics industry social responsibility standards organization. suncitygroup太阳新城 Guangzhou factory passed the RBA VAP (Verified Audit Process) and received silver certification, validating compliance with labor, environmental, and ethics standards.
• 3A Enterprise (3A企业顾问)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal consulting firm engaged for the 2023 Lean Management project and 10th Quality Month program. Consultants Wei Haohui and Cong Xin guided the implementation of the 'Ten-Step' focus topic methodology and 7S improvements across Guangzhou factory.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AT&S (Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik): European high-end PCB and IC substrate manufacturer serving AI/data center, mobile, and automotive. Competes in advanced substrate and high-end server PCB applications targeted by the same hyperscaler/OEM customers.
• Ibiden: Japan-based incumbent in high-end PCBs and IC substrates, with a diversified electronics portfolio. Competes in advanced high-layer server PCB and IC substrate segments where suncitygroup is building share.
• TTM Technologies: US-based PCB manufacturer with broad portfolio spanning high-end aerospace, data center, automotive, and networking. Overlaps in high-layer-count, high-speed data center PCB for AI server and switch applications.
• Zhen Ding Technology: Taiwan-based global PCB leader (originally focused on flexible PCBs) expanding into high-layer and HDI. Adjacent competitor in the rigid-flex and AI-related PCB product categories.

Direct peers

• Shennan Circuits: China-based high-end PCB maker specializing in substrate-like PCBs, high-layer backplanes, and IC substrates. Competes head-to-head with suncitygroup for AI server, data center, and 5G PCB orders from Chinese OEMs and global customers.
• Compeq Manufacturing: Taiwan-based PCB manufacturer with significant high-layer-count and HDI capacity serving server, networking, and storage customers. Direct overlap in high-speed server PCB and AI infrastructure applications.
• Tripod Technology: Taiwan-based PCB manufacturer with strong high-layer-count, HDI, and rigid-flex capabilities serving server, automotive, and consumer electronics. Direct technology and customer overlap in the high-end server PCB segment.
• Unimicron Technology: Taiwan-based global leader in high-end PCB and IC substrates, supplying high-layer-count, HDI, and substrate products to the same server and AI infrastructure OEMs. Direct competitor for high-end server PCB share with Lenovo, Dell, and hyperscalers.
• Kinwong Electronic: China-based high-end PCB manufacturer with strong capabilities in high-layer-count and high-frequency boards for communications and servers. Direct competitor for Chinese OEM server and 5G PCB orders.
• WUS Printed Circuit: Taiwan-based PCB supplier focused on high-layer-count and high-frequency boards for servers, networking, and storage. Closely comparable product mix and similar customer overlap in data center and networking OEMs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChatlyM
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChatlyMessenger
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chatly-messenger-b3b276216

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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