Kim Tin Group
- Company typePublic
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Kim Tin Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kim Tin Group
- Legal name
- Công Ty Cổ Phần Kim Tín
- Website
- https://kimtingroup.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kim Tin Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Welding Materials and Wood-Based Panel Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335), Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510)
- SIC
- Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)
Keywords
Where Kim Tin Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ho Chi Minh City
- HQ country
- Vietnam
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices15 records
Markets served
Kim Tin Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Welding Consumables Manufacturing and Trading: Core business producing and distributing welding rods, welding wires, solder paste, and welding equipment. Manufacturing capacity of 230,000 tons/year across two modern factories. Domestic market leader with over 45% market share. Exports to 40+ countries globally.
- MDF and Wood Products: Production of MDF boards, HDF boards, laminate flooring, and wood products. Factories include Kim Tin MDF Dong Phu and Kim Tin MDF Chon Thanh. Total MDF capacity of 1,200,000 m3/year. Products include Timbee, GreenWood, and Atroguard brands.
- Metal Materials Trading: Trading of non-ferrous metals and metal materials through extensive distribution network. Approximately 3,600 tons of non-ferrous metals sold through distribution channels.
- Industrial Real Estate (Factory Leasing): Construction and leasing of factory buildings for industrial use. Strategic investment of 9,000 billion VND (2020-2025) to develop 1,500,000 m2 of factories for lease nationwide. Projects at Thai Nguyen Industrial Park (135,216 m2) and other locations.
- Logistics Services: Transportation, warehousing, loading/unloading, cargo storage, and vehicle rental through nPL Logistics. Warehouse space exceeding 540,000 m2. Fleet of over 150 container trucks and tractor-trailers. 6 dispatch centers nationwide.
- Hotels and Hospitality: Sala hotel chain development including properties in Phu Yen, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phan Thiet.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Welding consumables and metal materials sold through distributor and direct channels |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels9 records
Kim Tin Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kim Tin Group manufactures and distributes welding consumables (welding rods, welding wires, solder paste, and welding equipment) at 230,000 tons/year capacity across two modern factories, and produces MDF/HDF boards and laminate flooring under the Timbee, GreenWood, and Atroguard brands at 1,200,000 m3/year capacity. The group also trades non-ferrous metals and metal materials through a nationwide agent network, develops industrial real estate for factory leasing, and operates warehousing and transportation services via its nPL Logistics subsidiary.
Product overview
Kim Tin Group is a multi-sector manufacturing and trading conglomerate with five core business areas: welding consumables (welding rods, welding wires, welding equipment), metal materials (non-ferrous metals, hardware), machines and equipment, non-ferrous metals, and logistics/industrial real estate services. The company also operates MDF board production and flooring manufacturing. Key products include the Kim Tin Flooring line (Atroguard for export, Timbee and GreenWood for domestic), DWT and Hugong welding equipment brands. The group operates two welding material factories with 230,000 tons/year capacity and multiple MDF factories with over 1,200,000 m3/year capacity. Distribution is handled through nPL Logistics with over 1,200,000 m2 warehouse space nationwide. The company also develops industrial real estate with factory leasing services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DWT: Welding equipment and tools brand introduced in 2020 for civil and heavy industries
- Hugong
- Timbee
- GreenWood
- Atroguard
- Sala Hotel Chain
- Kim Tin MDF
- Kim Tin Flooring
Products and services
- Welding Consumables (que hàn, dây hàn, thuốc hàn) and Welding Equipment Welding rods (que hàn), welding wires (dây hàn), solder paste (thuốc hàn), and welding/cutting equipment manufactured in Vietnam with over 45% domestic market share and exports to 40+ countries. Production capacity of 230,000 tons/year across two modern factories. Products carry international quality certifications and serve industrial and construction enterprises.
- MDF Boards and HDF Boards Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) and HDF boards produced at Kim Tin's factories in Dong Phu, Dong Nai, and Chon Thanh, with combined annual capacity of 1,200,000 m3/year. The company holds over 20% domestic MDF market share and supplies furniture manufacturers and downstream product makers.
- Kim Tin Laminate Flooring (Timbee, GreenWood, Atroguard) Laminate flooring products under three brand lines — Timbee and GreenWood for the Vietnamese domestic market and Atroguard for export markets. Annual capacity of 4,000,000 m2/year, sold to flooring retailers, construction projects, and furniture manufacturers.
- Non-Ferrous Metals and Metal Materials Trading Trading of non-ferrous metals and metal materials through Kim Tin's nationwide distribution network of over 6,000 agents covering all 63 provinces. Approximately 3,600 tons of non-ferrous metals are sold annually for industrial manufacturing and construction use.
- nPL Logistics: Transportation, Warehousing, and Distribution Services Third-party logistics services operated by subsidiary nPL Logistics Joint Stock Company, offering domestic road transportation, cargo storage, loading/unloading, warehousing, and vehicle rental. Backed by 540,000+ m2 of warehouse space, 150+ container trucks, and six dispatch centers nationwide.
- Industrial Real Estate (Factory for Lease) Industrial real estate development and factory leasing services to manufacturing tenants, with planned 1,500,000 m2 of factory space nationwide. Backed by a 9,000 billion VND investment program from 2020 to 2025 and including flagship projects such as the 135,216 m2 Thai Nguyen Industrial Park development.
- Sala Hotel Chain Hotel and hospitality services through the Sala hotel chain, with properties located in Phu Yen, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phan Thiet along Vietnam's coastal tourism destinations.
- Machines and Equipment (Industrial and Hand Tools) Industrial machines and equipment including hand tools, welding equipment, and related machinery sold under the DWT and Hugong equipment brands alongside Kim Tin's consumables line. Targets civil and heavy industries seeking complete welding and cutting solutions.
Quantifiable outcome
- 45%+ domestic welding materials market share
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Kim Tin Group
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Kim Tin Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Kim Tin Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Khoa Cơ Khí - Trường Đại học Bách Khoa, ĐHQG-HCMcoreUniversity partnership including job fairs, scholarship programs, student recruitment, and research collaboration. Kim Tin served as Gold Sponsor of ICRESM 2025 International Conference. Active collaboration since 2025 with multiple activities including factory visits and student engagement programs.
- Dieffenbacher GMBHcoreEquipment supplier partnership for MDF factory production lines. Contract signed for two pressing systems for Kim Tin MDF Chon Thanh and Kim Tin MDF Dong Nai factories. Dieffenbacher is a leading equipment manufacturer for wood-based panel production lines.
- nPL Logistics Joint Stock CompanycoreIn-house logistics subsidiary providing transportation, warehousing, loading/unloading, cargo storage, and vehicle rental services. Founded in 2015 with 6 dispatch centers, 150+ container trucks, and 540,000+ m2 warehouse space. Supports parent company's distribution needs and serves external customers.
- Dieffenbacher GMBHcoreSupplier of modern pressing equipment for MDF production lines at Chon Thanh and Dong Nai factories. Advanced European technology for wood-based panel manufacturing.
- DWT Brand PartnersminorDistribution partnership for DWT brand welding and cutting equipment introduced at 2020 customer conference. New product line to broaden product offerings for customers.
- Hugong Brand PartnersminorDistribution partnership for Hugong brand welding and cutting equipment introduced at 2020 customer conference. New product line for civil and heavy industries.
Scale indicators23 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Kim Tin Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ador Welding Limited: Indian manufacturer of welding consumables and equipment with growing international footprint across the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Comparable to Kim Tin as an emerging-market welding consumables producer expanding internationally.
- Hyundai Welding Co., Ltd. Korean manufacturer of welding consumables (covered electrodes, solid wires, flux-cored wires) exporting globally. Closely comparable to Kim Tin as an Asia-based welding consumables producer with strong export focus.
- D&H Sécheron Electrodes: Indian welding consumables manufacturer producing electrodes, wires, and fluxes with strong domestic share and growing exports. Comparable to Kim Tin in welding rods/wires manufacturing with regional manufacturing scale.
- Fronius International: Austrian manufacturer of welding systems including power sources, torches, and consumables, with strong innovation in arc welding technology. Comparable to Kim Tin in welding equipment manufacturing (similar to DWT/Hugong offerings).
- Lincoln Electric Holdings: Global leader in welding consumables, welding equipment, and cutting systems, serving industrial and construction customers worldwide. Directly comparable to Kim Tin as a welding consumables manufacturer with international distribution.
- ESAB Corporation: Global manufacturer of welding and cutting consumables and equipment, with a strong presence across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Comparable to Kim Tin in welding rods, wires, and equipment manufacturing.
- Tianjin Bridge Welding Materials Group: Major Chinese welding consumables manufacturer with very large production capacity and broad product portfolio across electrodes, wires, and fluxes. Comparable to Kim Tin as an Asia-based welding consumables exporter and direct competitor in price-sensitive markets.
- voestalpine Böhler Welding: European welding consumables manufacturer (part of voestalpine group) producing electrodes, wires, and fluxes for industrial applications. Directly comparable to Kim Tin's welding consumables core business and European technology positioning.
- Kobelco Welding (Kobe Steel): Major Japanese manufacturer of welding consumables and welding robots, with significant global export reach. Directly competes with Kim Tin in welding rods/wires, especially across East and Southeast Asian markets.
Broad incumbents
- Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Large diversified US industrial conglomerate with a significant welding segment (ITW Welding) producing consumables and equipment. Comparable as a broader industrial incumbent that competes with Kim Tin in welding consumables, though welding is one of many ITW segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Kim Tin Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Kim Tin Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries11 records
Kim Tin Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Kim Tin Group
What does Kim Tin Group do?
Kim Tin Group manufactures and distributes welding consumables (welding rods, welding wires, solder paste, and welding equipment) at 230,000 tons/year capacity across two modern factories, and produces MDF/HDF boards and laminate flooring under the Timbee, GreenWood, and Atroguard brands at 1,200,000 m3/year capacity. The group also trades non-ferrous metals and metal materials through a nationwide agent network, develops industrial real estate for factory leasing, and operates warehousing and transportation services via its nPL Logistics subsidiary.
Is Kim Tin Group a public or private company?
Kim Tin Group is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Kim Tin Group founded?
Kim Tin Group was founded in 1998. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Kim Tin Group based?
Kim Tin Group is headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in the Asia region.
How does Kim Tin Group make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Welding Consumables Manufacturing and Trading is the primary driver. The others are MDF and Wood Products, metal Materials Trading, industrial Real Estate (Factory Leasing), logistics Services and hotels and Hospitality.
Who are Kim Tin Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ador Welding Limited, Hyundai Welding Co., Ltd., D&H Sécheron Electrodes, Fronius International, Lincoln Electric Holdings, ESAB Corporation, Tianjin Bridge Welding Materials Group, voestalpine Böhler Welding and Kobelco Welding (Kobe Steel). Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Kim Tin Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kim Tin Group.
What industry is Kim Tin Group in?
Kim Tin Group's product category is Industrial Welding Materials and Wood-Based Panel Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAH, Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing). Its NAICS code is 333992 and its SIC code is 3540.