Huayi Compressor

What Huayi Compressor does

Huayi Compressor (Jingzhou) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer of hermetic refrigeration compressors founded in 1988 and headquartered in Jingzhou, Hubei. The company produces R134a, R600a (isobutane), and R290 (propane) hermetic compressors across multiple series (B, L, S, F, E, X) covering refrigerating capacities from 30W to 3,000W, plus inverter/variable frequency BLDC compressors, 12-24V DC automobile compressors, and complete condensing units. It also markets industrial water chillers (WLP series), oil chillers (OLP/OLPR series), and immersion-type chillers (MC series) for CNC machining, laser cutting, hydraulic, and semiconductor applications. The company operates 8 major production platforms with over 300 product types and 16 million units of annual capacity, exporting to 60+ refrigerator enterprises in more than 20 countries.

The business model is a B2B OEM supplier with hard-goods revenue from direct sales to appliance manufacturers and commercial refrigeration equipment makers, both in China and internationally through an export team and distributor network. Pricing is quote-based and contract-driven, with multi-year supply agreements with major OEMs. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Changhong Huayi (Changhong Group acquired 49% in 2007) and holds certifications including CCC, ISO9001-2000, UL, VDE, CUL, CB, INMETRO, CE, and KC. Named customers include Haier, Hisense, Midea, TCL, Whirlpool, GE, Galanz, Meiling, Chigo, HuaYu, Kelong, Hicon, Oasis, and Cristal Mountain. Between 2020 and 2023, Huayi invested RMB 250 million in production automation, and as of 2024 is planning a further USD 10 million investment to expand capacity.

Name

Huayi Compressor

Legal name

Huayi Compressor (Jingzhou) Co.,Ltd.

Website

https://huayicompressors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Huayi Compressor is a Chinese manufacturer of hermetic R134a, R600a, and R290 refrigeration compressors, inverter and DC compressors, condensing units, and industrial chillers, supplying 60+ appliance OEMs including Haier, Midea, Whirlpool, and GE across 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refrigeration Compressors

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

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

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA), Automotive Compressors & Electric Compressors (A/C) (IMACALAB)

Keywords

• Hermetic compressors
• Refrigeration compressors
• Condensing units
• Industrial chillers
• Inverter 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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Compressor Sales: Sale of hermetic compressors (R134a, R600a, R290 refrigerant types) and DC/inverter compressors to appliance manufacturers. Revenue from B2B direct sales to major home appliance makers and commercial refrigeration companies, both domestic and international.
2. Industrial Chiller and Cooling Unit Sales: Sale of industrial water chillers, oil chillers, immersion type chillers, and condensing units for manufacturing equipment temperature control applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Huayi Compressor (Jingzhou) Co., Ltd. manufactures hermetic refrigeration compressors using R134a, R600a, and R290 refrigerants across 8 production platforms and 300+ product types for household and commercial refrigeration (refrigerators, freezers, water dispensers, wine coolers, ice makers, showcases). The portfolio also includes inverter/variable frequency compressors, 12-24V DC automobile compressors, condensing units, and industrial water/oil/immersion chillers for CNC machining, laser equipment, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Product overview

Huayi Compressor (Jingzhou) Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of hermetic refrigeration compressors and industrial cooling solutions. The company produces R134a, R600a, and R290 refrigerant compressors across multiple series (B, L, S, F, E, X) for household and commercial refrigeration applications including small refrigerators, freezers, water dispensers, wine coolers, and ice makers. The product portfolio includes automobile DC compressors with BLDC motors, high-end inverter/variable frequency compressors for energy efficiency, and complete condensing units for water dispensers, beer coolers, vending machines, and freezers. Additionally, the company offers industrial cooling solutions including water chillers (WLP series), oil chillers (OLP/OLPR series), and immersion type chillers (MC series) for CNC machining, laser equipment, and industrial applications. The company operates 8 major production platforms with over 300 product types, annual capacity of 16 million units, and exports to over 60 refrigerator enterprises in more than 20 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• R134a-LBP Hermetic Compressors (B, L, S, F, E, X series) Low Back Pressure hermetic compressors using R134a refrigerant for small refrigerators, freezers, water dispensers, and showcases, with cooling capacities from 47W to 410W.
• R134a-HBP Hermetic Compressors (B and X series) High Back Pressure hermetic compressors using R134a refrigerant for water coolers, showcases, and ice makers, with cooling capacities from 185W to 1100W.
• R134a Automobile DC Compressors (DL series) DC-powered hermetic compressors using R134a refrigerant and BLDC motors for automobile applications, with 12-24V power supply, 2.6-3.1 cm3 displacement, and 50-80W cooling capacity.
• R600a-LBP Hermetic Compressors (B, L, S, F, E, X series) Low Back Pressure hermetic compressors using R600a (isobutane) refrigerant for household refrigeration appliances, with cooling capacities from 30W to 265W and 110V-250V voltage compatibility.
• Inverter/Variable Frequency Compressors (R600a series) Variable speed inverter compressors using R600a refrigerant with BLDC motor, operating at 1200-4500 rpm with cooling capacities from 34W to 215W, delivering lower noise, higher efficiency, and less energy consumption.
• R290-LBP Hermetic Compressors (B series) Low Back Pressure hermetic compressors using R290 (propane) natural refrigerant for environmentally friendly refrigeration applications, with cooling capacities from 105W to 180W.
• R290-HBP Hermetic Compressors (B series) High Back Pressure hermetic compressors using R290 (propane) natural refrigerant, available in B series with RSIR and CSIR motor types and cooling capacities of 265W and 380W.
• Condensing Units Assembled refrigeration units combining compressor, condenser, fan, and accessories, including water dispenser, beer cooler, vending machine, and plug-in freezer condensing units compatible with R134a, R290, R404a, and R600a refrigerants.
• Industrial Water Chillers (WLP series) Industrial water cooling units for CNC machining, laser equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, and laboratory equipment, with cooling capacities from 1000W to 10000W using R22/R134a/R290 refrigerants.
• Industrial Oil Chillers (OLP/OLPR series) Industrial oil cooling units for CNC lathes, hydraulic presses, and electric discharge machines, with cooling capacities from 1000W to 10000W and automatic temperature control plus alarm functions.
• Immersion Type Industrial Chillers (MC series) Immersion type industrial chillers for metal machining liquid, cutting fluid, and coolant cooling, with cooling capacities from 1600W to 3500W, compact structure, and corrosion-resistant materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual production output of over 10 million compressors with USD 450 million turnover
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 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

Feature10 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• HaierflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaier is a strategic customer and partner of Huayi Compressors. Huayi supplies compressors for Haier's refrigerators and freezers. Haier is a leading global home appliance manufacturer.
• HisensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for supply of compressors to Hisense refrigeration appliances.
• MideaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for supply of compressors to Midea refrigeration products. Midea is a leading global home appliance manufacturer.
• TCLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for supply of compressors to TCL refrigeration appliances.
• HuaYucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partnership for compressor supply to HuaYu.
• KelongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for compressor supply to Kelong.
• MeilingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for supply of compressors to Meiling refrigeration appliances.
• GalanzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for supply of compressors to Galanz.
• OasisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for compressor supply to Oasis.
• Cristal MountainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for compressor supply to Cristal Mountain.
• ChigocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for compressor supply to Chigo.
• WhirlpoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with world-renowned refrigerator manufacturer Whirlpool for long-term compressor supply. Whirlpool is a leading global appliance brand.
• GE (General Electric)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with General Electric for supply of compressors to GE refrigeration products.
• HiconcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for compressor supply to Hicon, a leading refrigerator manufacturer.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tecumseh Products: Long-established manufacturer of hermetic and semi-hermetic compressors for commercial and household refrigeration. A broader incumbent with overlapping product lines versus Huayi, particularly in commercial condensing units and small refrigeration compressors.
• Panasonic Compressors: Global compressor manufacturer with broad appliance and HVAC portfolio, including high-efficiency inverter compressors for refrigeration. A larger incumbent offering overlapping capabilities with Huayi across compressor categories.
• LG Electronics Compressor & Motor Business: LG's compressor business manufactures hermetic and inverter compressors for global appliance OEMs. A broader incumbent competing with Huayi in inverter and standard compressor categories across household refrigeration.

Direct peers

• Secop (formerly Danfoss Compressors): Specialist manufacturer of hermetic and variable-speed compressors for refrigeration, including BD compressor families. Directly competes with Huayi in fixed and inverter compressor categories across household and light commercial refrigeration.
• Embraco (Nidec Global Appliance): A leading global manufacturer of hermetic compressors for refrigeration (acquired by Nidec). Directly competes with Huayi in R134a, R600a, and variable-speed compressors for household and commercial refrigeration, and is the global technology leader Huayi benchmarks against.
• GMCC (Guangdong Meizhi Compressor): China-based manufacturer of rotary and reciprocating compressors for air conditioners and refrigeration. Part of Midea Group; competes directly with Huayi as a leading Chinese compressor OEM with household appliance OEM customer overlap.
• Donper (Zhonglan Donper Compressor): Chinese manufacturer of hermetic refrigeration compressors serving household appliance OEMs. Competes with Huayi in R134a/R600a compressor categories, particularly for small refrigerators, freezers, and water dispensers.
• Highly (Jiangxi Highly Group): Major Chinese hermetic compressor manufacturer for refrigeration and air conditioning. Direct competitor to Huayi in domestic and export channels, with comparable R134a/R600a product lines and OEM customer base among Chinese appliance brands.

Others

• Changhong Meiling (Changhong Group affiliate): Sister company under the broader Changhong/Huayi ecosystem and a customer of Huayi compressors. Adjacent relationship rather than direct competitor, but illustrates the vertical integration and parent-group dynamics affecting Huayi's strategy and customer base.

Regional players

• Qunda Compressor (Qingdao Qunda): China-based hermetic compressor manufacturer serving domestic appliance OEMs and exporters. Comparable to Huayi in product portfolio and customer base but typically focused on specific appliance segments; useful benchmark for Chinese mid-tier compressor competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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