Jinan Sunward Machinery Co. Ltd

What Jinan Sunward Machinery Co. Ltd does

Jinan Sunward Machinery Co., Ltd is a privately-held Chinese industrial manufacturer founded in 2009 and headquartered in Jinan, Shandong Province. The company designs, builds, and exports twin-screw extrusion machinery and complete turnkey production lines for the food, feed, and eco-friendly products industries, serving food manufacturers in more than 100 countries. Its product portfolio covers pet food lines (dog/cat food), floating and sinking fish feed, puffed snack foods, fortified and artificial nutrition rice, breakfast cereals, breadcrumbs, pasta, textured soy protein, high-moisture meat analogues, edible rice drinking straws, edible cutlery, and biodegradable packaging, with capacity ranging from ~100 kg/h small-scale lines up to ~12,000 kg/h industrial systems. The company is an industry-and-trade integrated enterprise, meaning it controls both manufacturing and direct export distribution.

The company's core technology is its twin-screw extruder platform featuring a building-block screw system structure with a self-cleaning function and a forced lubrication system designed to extend equipment life and reduce maintenance downtime. It holds multiple granted invention patents, including for multi-color puffed food production equipment (which eliminates dye steps), a two-color food extruder (TD model) that triples output relative to standard twin-screw extruders of the same size, a beveled-mouth edible straw cutting machine, and edible rice drinking straw production equipment covering 3-14mm diameters. The firm continues to invest in differentiated product architectures such as a three-screw food extruder and a range of ancillary equipment (microwave dryers, continuous fryers, flavoring lines, packing machines).

Sunward operates a direct sales-led go-to-market model. It runs four sales departments (two international, two domestic), participates actively in international trade exhibitions (pacprocess MEA Egypt, InterPackExpo Uzbekistan, Peru Expo, Nigeria Commodities Expo, China International Import Expo), and has established channel partnerships in priority markets — notably an India distributor network with local after-sales service teams and a 2-week lead-time 'green channel' that drives roughly 50 fortified-rice extruder shipments per month. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of individual extruders and complete turnkey production lines (minimum order quantity of 1 set, 30% T/T deposit, 70% balance before delivery), bundled with professional services including factory layout design, machine customization, on-site installation, formula development, and worker training. The company carries CE and ISO9001 certifications, has been an Alibaba Golden Supplier for 9-10 years, and claims high market share in Nigeria for fish feed, puffed snack, and textured soy protein equipment after more than a decade of presence there.

Name

Jinan Sunward Machinery Co. Ltd

Legal name

Jinan Sunward Machinery Co., Ltd.

Website

https://cnsunward.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jinan Sunward Machinery Co., Ltd is a Jinan, China-based manufacturer of twin-screw extrusion machinery and turnkey production lines for pet food, fish feed, snack food, fortified rice, cereals, plant protein, and eco-friendly products, exporting to food manufacturers in more than 100 countries via direct sales, India distributor channels, and international trade exhibitions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jinan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food extrusion machinery sales: Sale of individual extruders (TSE series) and complete production lines for snack foods, pet food, fish feed, artificial rice, breakfast cereals, baby food, pasta, breadcrumbs, textured soy protein, and eco-friendly products.
2. Complete production line solutions: Provides end-to-end solutions including factory layout planning, machine customization, shipping, installation, formula development, worker training, and after-sales maintenance — bundled with machinery sales.
3. Professional services (installation and training): Engineers dispatched abroad for field installation service and training; remote online guidance available. First installation by engineer and training of workers at customer factory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jinan Sunward Machinery designs, manufactures, and sells twin-screw extrusion machinery and complete food/feed processing production lines. The portfolio covers pet food, fish feed, puff snacks, corn flakes/breakfast cereals, fortified and artificial rice, baby food, pasta/spaghetti, breadcrumbs, textured soy protein, high-moisture meat analogues, and eco-friendly edible straws and tableware. The company also supplies auxiliary equipment (dryers, fryers, seasoning machines, grinders, packing machines) and provides turnkey services including factory layout design, installation, formula development, and worker training.

Product overview

Jinan Sunward Machinery Co. Ltd is an industry and trade integrated enterprise specializing in R&D and manufacturing of extrusion machinery and food processing equipment. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of production lines and equipment including: Puff Snacks Processing Lines, Pet Food Processing Lines, Fish Feed Processing Lines, Corn Flakes/Cereal Processing Lines, Nutritional Rice/Rice Fortification Lines, Instant Porridge/Nutritional Powder Lines, Textured Soya Protein/Meat Analogue Lines, Breadcrumb Processing Lines, Pasta/Spaghetti Lines, Edible Straw/Cutable Processing Lines, and various auxiliary equipment (Dryers, Fryers, Seasoning Machines, Grinders, Packing Machines). The core technology centers on twin-screw extrusion systems with building block structure and self-cleaning functions. The equipment portfolio spans from small-scale (100kg/h) to large industrial capacity (12000kg/h) production lines. The company also developed patented two-color food extruders and three-screw extruders as innovative product lines.

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Products and services

• Puff Snacks Processing Line Complete twin-screw extrusion processing line producing extruded puff snacks from grains (corn, rice, wheat, oat, rye) with automatic feeding, extruding, core filling, shaping, cutting, oil spraying, and packaging. Produces snacks in varied shapes (round, triangle, square, stars, flower) for snack food manufacturers.
• Floating & Sinking Fish Feed Processing Line Twin-screw extruder-based production line for premium quality floating and sinking fish feed and pet food. Produces koi food, goldfish food, catfish food, tropical fish food, cat food, and dog food with high protein and complete nutrients for aquafeed and pet food manufacturers.
• Small and Medium Capacity Pet Food Processing Line Complete production line for dry-type puffed pet food (dog food, cat food, fish feed) using corn flour, bone meal, and fish meal. Output ranges from 100kg/h to 1 ton/h with self-cleaning function, targeted at SMB pet food manufacturers.
• Edible Drinking Straw Production Line Production line for edible, biodegradable drinking straws made from rice flour and grain flour as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic straws. Produces straws with diameter range of 3-14mm. Backed by multiple invention patents in this field.
• Corn Flakes Cereal Processing Line Breakfast cereal manufacturing line using twin-screw extruder technology to produce corn flakes and other cereals from corn flour, rice flour, and other grain flours. Capacity ranges from 120-150kg/h to 350-500kg/h for breakfast cereal manufacturers.
• Fortified Nutrition Rice Plant Production line for nutritionally fortified rice (artificial rice) by adding vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to ordinary rice. Processes rice, millet, black rice, buckwheat as raw materials. Includes India market-specific versions with green channel service for high-volume Indian rice processors.
• Dal Fortified Rice Processing Line Production line for artificial dal and fortified rice. Processes broken dal, dal powder, and bean powder into staple foods for South Asian markets. Can also produce fortified rice kernels for nutrition rice producers.
• Nutritional Powder Baby Food Production Line Automatic nutritional powder and baby rice powder production line that processes rice, corn, beans, and grains into baby rice powder, sesame paste, and bean powder through extruding, inflating, drying, crushing, and mixing for baby food manufacturers.
• Artificial Instant Rice Production Line Instant rice machine for deep processing of fortified rice kernel. Produces instant rice with two cooking methods (heating bag cooking and hot water brew cooking). High automation, easy operation, labor and energy saving, targeted at instant rice manufacturers.
• Spaghetti Processing Line New type spaghetti production machinery requiring less space, less manpower, and higher production efficiency than common production lines. Produces long, thin, solid, cylindrical pasta from durum wheat semolina for pasta manufacturers.
• Breadcrumb Processing Line Bread crumbs production line using new automated process from powder to finished breadcrumbs. Produces crispy, tasty breadcrumbs for coating fried foods such as fried steak, fish, seafood, chicken chops, and onion rings. Output: 120-800kg/hr for breadcrumb producers.
• Textured Soya Protein Processing Line Production line for Textured Soya/Vegetable Protein (TSP/TVP) using defatted soya flour as raw material. Produces granules, flakes, chunks, and nuggets. Output: 240kg/h to 1 ton/h for plant-based protein food manufacturers.
• High Moisture Meat Analogue Processing Line Plant-based meat production equipment producing high-moisture protein (moisture content ≥50%) from soybeans, peas, and wheat. Simulates meat texture, structure, and chewiness with high protein, low fat, and 0 cholesterol for plant-based meat manufacturers.
• Modified Starch and Nutrition Powder Processing Line Combined production line for nutrition powder, baby cereals, instant porridge, and modified starch. Serves building material, oil drilling, food additive, and paper making industries alongside baby food and nutrition powder applications.
• Twin Screw Extruder (Core Equipment Series) Industrial twin-screw extruder with building block system structure and self-cleaning function. Serves as the core machine for various food, snack, and feed production lines; used as a standalone extruder unit by food manufacturers.
• Two-Color Food Extruder (TD Model) Patented extruder that produces multi-colored puffed snack foods without separate dyeing. TD model delivers 3x the output of normal twin-screw extruders of the same size and produces bicolor snacks, pet food, and fish feed.
• Microwave Dryer Industrial microwave dryer with defrosting, drying, sterilization, ripening, cooking, and solidifying functions. Selective heating ensures uniform heating and saves 30% energy vs. infrared heating. Sold as standalone auxiliary equipment to food manufacturers.
• Pillow Packing Machine Horizontal packing machine (Model HXY-250) for pillow-type packaging of solid products including biscuit, instant noodle, bread, egg roll, moon cake, and medicine. Speed: 40-230 bags/minute. Sold as standalone packaging equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pet food equipment sales grew more than 30% annually since the pandemic
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Universities and Research InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Jinan Sunward actively promotes deep integration of industry, academia, and research, establishing close cooperative relationships with numerous universities and research institutions to develop innovative food formulations for clients and help them seize market opportunities.
• Indian Distributors and Service NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 August 2021Established distributors in India with dedicated local after-sales service teams. The company opened a green channel specifically for Indian customers including specially designed production line plans, prioritized order production with lead time controlled within 2 weeks, and local after-service. Indian market is a key revenue driver with average monthly shipment of ~50 fortified rice extruders.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval is a Swedish industrial group providing heat transfer, separation, and hygienic processing equipment to food, dairy, and feed manufacturers. While not a direct extrusion competitor, its heat-exchange and process equipment is often combined with extrusion lines like Sunward's, making it an adjacent incumbent serving overlapping customers.
• GEA Group: GEA is a German industrial engineering company offering food processing and separation equipment including drying, forming, and processing lines for dairy, snacks, and feed. Its broader portfolio overlaps with Sunward's ancillary equipment (microwave dryers, packing, forming lines), and it competes in turnkey food plant engineering.
• SPX FLOW: SPX FLOW designs and supplies processing equipment for food, beverage, and industrial markets including mixing, drying, and forming technologies. It competes most directly with Sunward's ancillary equipment (microwave/steam dryers, flavoring lines, packing machines) and is a broad-incumbent alternative for turnkey food plant projects.
• ANDRITZ Group: ANDRITZ is an Austrian industrial group with a Feed & Biofuel division providing extrusion technology for aquafeed and pet food production. Its extrusion-based feed technology competes directly with Sunward's fish feed and pet food lines, while ANDRITZ also serves much broader pulp/paper and metals markets.
• Bühler Group: Bühler is a Swiss global leader in food processing machinery covering grain milling, extrusion, snacks, and feed. It is a broad incumbent whose extrusion and feed-processing product lines overlap with Sunward's portfolio, but Bühler operates at much larger scale with global service infrastructure and serves premium multinational CPG customers.
• Baker Perkins: Baker Perkins is a UK-based food processing equipment manufacturer with a long heritage in extrusion, forming, and coating equipment for snacks, cereals, and pet food. It overlaps with Sunward in extrusion-based snack and pet-food lines and competes primarily at the higher end of the market.

Direct peers

• Clextral: Clextral is a French twin-screw extrusion technology specialist with a long heritage in food, pet food, and aquafeed processing equipment. It is the closest global direct competitor to Jinan Sunward, serving many of the same end-product categories (snacks, pet food, fish feed, textured protein) with comparable co-rotating twin-screw platforms.
• Wenger Manufacturing: Wenger is a US-based manufacturer of twin-screw extrusion systems specializing in food, pet food, and aquatic feed production lines. It directly competes with Sunward in extrusion-based pet food and aquafeed lines, and represents the higher-priced US/developed-market alternative in the same product category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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