What TOPEX does

Xiamen TOPEX Auto Parts Co., Ltd. (TOPEX) is a Chinese wiper-blade manufacturer headquartered in Xiamen, Fujian. The company designs, produces, and distributes automotive wiper blades and related hardware — including beam blades, hybrid blades, multi-adapter blades, heated wiper systems, custom-color one-piece spoiler wipers, and marine/boat wiper applications — from a 40,000 sqm production facility with stated monthly capacity of 1.5 million+ units. The portfolio is protected by 40+ patents registered across China, Germany, and the United States, and the company is ISO 9001 certified.

TOPEX serves three customer segments: OEM vehicle manufacturers (with named fitments for Tesla Model X and Mercedes-Benz S-Class), aftermarket distributors, and commercial fleet operators. Distribution is export-led across 60+ countries, with a B2B wholesale go-to-market structured around a 3,000-unit minimum order quantity. Revenue mechanics are per-unit on a low-margin commodity hardware base, supplemented by premium specialty variants (heated, custom-color, TPE-shell) that carry higher ASPs. The company is founder-led (Jacky Huang, CEO), privately held, and operates with 100+ skilled workers; no external funding events are disclosed.

The underlying technology stack is mechanical and materials-focused — elastomer compounds, TPE elastic shells, spoiler geometry, heating-element integration for the heated SKUs — rather than software- or AI-driven. Differentiation rests on patent-protected design, scale economics from the 40,000 sqm single-site footprint, multi-region distribution reach, and customization capability (notably custom-color wiper blades for fleet branding). The business model is essentially a vertically integrated Chinese OEM/aftermarket wiper supplier competing on price, fitment range, and IP-protected specialty SKUs.

Name

TOPEX

Legal name

Xiamen TOPEX Auto Parts Co., Ltd

Website

https://topexwiper.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Xiamen TOPEX Auto Parts manufactures automotive wiper blades — including heated, beam, and custom-color variants — from a 40,000 sqm facility in Fujian, China, with stated capacity of 1.5M+ units per month. The B2B supplier serves OEM customers including Tesla and Mercedes-Benz, aftermarket distributors, and commercial fleets across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Xiamen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wiper Blade Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and wholesale distribution of complete wiper blade product lines including flat, hybrid, metal, silicone, heated, boat, truck/bus, snow, rear, and OE exact fit wiper blades. Products sold to OEM, aftermarket, and commercial customers globally.
2. OEM/ODM Custom Manufacturing Services: Original Design Manufacturing and Original Equipment Manufacturing services for custom wiper blade solutions. Includes logo customization (laser and engraved), package customization, and tailored product development for brand partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TOPEX manufactures and globally supplies windshield wiper blades and related accessories for passenger cars, trucks, buses, and marine applications. The company produces a broad product line — including flat, hybrid, metal-framed, rear, heated, and heavy-duty wiper blades — and offers OEM/ODM manufacturing services. Named product lines such as the T-100S, T-800S, T-B05, T-HWB series, and T-1000 are sold to OEM vehicle makers, aftermarket distributors, and fleet operators.

Product overview

TOPEX is a wiper blade manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of automotive, commercial, and marine visibility products. The product range includes Flat Wiper Blades, One Piece Spoiler Wiper Blades, Custom Color variants, Hybrid Wiper Blades, Metal Wiper Blades, OE Exact Fit Wiper Blades, Rear Wiper Blades, Snow Wiper Blades, Heated Wiper Blades (including T-HWB-01 and T-HWB-02 models), Truck and Bus Wiper Blades, Boat Wiper Blades, and Silicone Wiper Blades (including T-100S and T-800S models). Supporting accessories include Wiper Refills, Wiper Adapters, and promotional merchandise. The company operates as both OEM and ODM supplier, providing custom branding and packaging solutions for global B2B buyers across OEM, aftermarket, and commercial sectors since 2012.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flat Wiper Blades Frameless flat wiper blades designed for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, sold to OEM manufacturers, aftermarket distributors, and fleet operators.
• Hybrid Wiper Blades Hybrid construction wiper blades that combine metal-frame durability with aerodynamic spoiler design, targeted at OEM and aftermarket buyers.
• Metal Wiper Blades Traditional metal-framed wiper blades sold for replacement and OEM applications across passenger vehicles.
• Rear Wiper Blades Rear-window wiper blades for hatchbacks, SUVs, and similar vehicles, sold to OEMs and aftermarket distributors.
• Heated Wiper Blades Wiper blades with integrated heating elements for ice and snow conditions, targeted at OEMs serving cold-climate markets.
• Heavy-Duty / Truck & Bus Wiper Blades Large-format, heavy-duty wiper blades for commercial trucks, buses, and other large vehicles, sold to fleet operators and commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Marine Wiper Blades Wiper blades engineered for marine environments and boats, sold through marine equipment channels and distributors.
• T-100S Wiper Blade Named TOPEX wiper blade model (T-100S) sold as a specific SKU for OEM/aftermarket buyers.
• T-800S Wiper Blade Named TOPEX wiper blade model (T-800S) sold as a specific SKU for OEM/aftermarket buyers.
• T-B05 Wiper Blade Named TOPEX wiper blade model (T-B05) sold as a specific SKU for OEM/aftermarket buyers.
• T-HWB Series Wiper Blades (T-HWB-01, T-HWB-02) Named TOPEX wiper blade series (T-HWB-01, T-HWB-02) sold as specific SKUs for OEM/aftermarket buyers.
• T-1000 Wiper Blade Named TOPEX wiper blade model (T-1000) sold as a specific SKU for OEM/aftermarket buyers.
• T-HD-01 Heavy-Duty Wiper Blade Named TOPEX heavy-duty wiper blade model (T-HD-01) for trucks, buses, and commercial vehicles.
• T-B103 Wiper Blade Named TOPEX wiper blade model (T-B103) sold as a specific SKU for OEM/aftermarket buyers.
• Wiper Refills Replacement rubber refills compatible with TOPEX wiper blade frames, sold to aftermarket distributors and fleet operators.
• Wiper Adapters Multi-fit adapters that enable TOPEX wiper blades to fit a broad range of vehicle wiper arm types, sold alongside blades to distributors and OEMs.
• OEM / ODM Manufacturing Services Custom manufacturing services offering OEM factory-fit wiper blade supply and ODM private-label/specification development for vehicle manufacturers and brand owners.
• Wiper Blade Promotional Items Branded promotional wiper blade merchandise sold to B2B buyers for marketing and distribution purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nano-graphite infused rubber lasts 30% longer than standard natural rubber
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HELLA (FORVIA): German lighting and electronics Tier-1 (now part of FORVIA) with a substantial wiper systems business serving European OEMs and aftermarket. Comparable in OEM wiper technology and European distribution, but Hella operates a much broader electronics, lighting, and battery product portfolio.
• Robert Bosch: Global automotive Tier-1 supplier whose mobility aftermarket division is one of the largest wiper blade manufacturers and brands (Bosch Aerotwin). Highly comparable as a direct competitor in OEM and aftermarket wiper blades, but operates across the full automotive components portfolio at vastly greater scale.
• Denso Corporation: Japanese automotive Tier-1 with a wiper systems business supplying primarily Japanese OEMs and global aftermarket. Comparable in OEM wiper technology and quality systems, but Denso operates a vastly larger and more diversified thermal, powertrain, and electronics portfolio.
• Valeo: French automotive supplier with a leading wiper systems business (Valeo Silencio, Beam) serving both OEM and aftermarket globally. Closely comparable in OEM wiper technology and aftermarket distribution, but Valeo is a multi-billion-Euro diversified Tier-1 with a much broader thermal, visibility, and powertrain portfolio.
• Federal-Mogul / Champion wiper program (DRiV): Aftermarket-focused DRiV business (Tenneco) sells wiper blades under Champion, Anco, and other brands globally. Comparable as an aftermarket wiper competitor and ODM/private-label platform, but DRiV also spans broader ride-control, sealing, and engine products.

Direct peers

• Xiamen CAP (CAP Wiper): Xiamen-based Chinese wiper blade manufacturer with similar OEM/ODM model, broad product line, and export focus. The closest geographic and product peer: comparable scale, similar wiper product breadth, and similar reliance on Chinese manufacturing cost advantages for global aftermarket distribution.
• Mitsuba Corporation: Japanese wiper and automotive electrics specialist with deep OEM relationships with Japanese automakers and growing aftermarket presence. Highly comparable as a wiper-focused manufacturer serving both OEM fitment and replacement markets, with similar vertically integrated production.
• Trico Products (DRiV / Tenneco): One of the largest pure-play wiper blade specialists in the world, with strong Anco, Trico, and Exact Fit brands across the Americas and global aftermarket. The most direct peer in product focus (wiper-first) and go-to-market, with deeper U.S. OEM relationships and a much longer brand history.
• Rainforce Wiper: China-based wiper blade manufacturer serving OEM and aftermarket customers with beam, hybrid, and traditional frames. Comparable as a Chinese export-focused wiper manufacturer competing for the same global distributor and private-label customers as TOPEX.
• PIAA Corporation: Premium-positioned wiper and lighting specialist focused on enthusiast and high-performance aftermarket segments. Comparable as a wiper-focused manufacturer with strong brand pull, though PIAA is smaller and concentrated in Japan/USA enthusiast channels rather than broad global distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/topexwiper
• Facebookfacebook.com/topexwiper
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xiamen-topex-auto-parts-co-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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