What Shanghai C&U International Trade Co.,Ltd. does

Shanghai C&U International Trade Co., Ltd. is the international trade and sales arm of C&U Group, a privately held Chinese bearing manufacturer founded in 1991 in Wenzhou and ranked among the world's top-10 bearing producers. The group operates nine manufacturing parks across Wenzhou, Hangzhou, Wuxi, Shanghai, Sichuan (Nanchong), Wuhu, Huangshi and the Philippines (Batangas), with over 30 sales subsidiaries in China plus trading companies in the United States (Michigan), Germany (Schweinfurt) and Japan (Osaka).

C&U designs and manufactures a full-stack bearing portfolio — ball bearings (deep groove, angular contact, self-aligning, thrust), roller bearings (cylindrical, tapered, spherical, needle), automotive bearings (wheel hub, gearbox, alternator, clutch release, shock absorber, water pump, CV joint), slewing bearings, linear bearings and bearing components — covering bore sizes from 1.5 mm to 6,000 mm OD across more than 30,000 part numbers. Its proprietary technology pillars are precision low-noise bearing technology, defect-free long-life/high-reliability automotive bearing technology, advanced materials and thermal-treatment know-how, and precision manufacturing enhancement; the portfolio is qualified under IATF 16949 for automotive and ISO 9001/14001/45001/17025 for quality, environment, safety and laboratory accreditation.

C&U generates revenue by manufacturing and selling hardware (bearings and assemblies) through an enterprise field-sales model, supported by direct application engineering, with pricing conducted on a quote basis (no public price list). It sells across 40+ industries including automotive, household appliances, industrial and humanoid robotics, wind power/energy equipment, medical equipment, engineering machinery, electric motors, agricultural machinery, motorcycles and power tools. Distribution is direct via the 30+ domestic sales subsidiaries and international trading companies, supplemented by an online catalog. Geographic footprint spans China, the United States, Germany, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan and Hong Kong, with named/awarded customers including Sanden (automotive HVAC Excellent Quality Award, 2024) and Warnert Racing (snowmobile). Recent strategic emphasis is on expanding into humanoid-robotics and harmonic/RV-reducer bearings, securing exclusive China distribution of IHI mechanical parking systems, and reinforcing global brand presence via TIMTOS 2025, HANNOVER MESSE 2025 and motorsports sponsorships (GPSV).

Name

Shanghai C&U International Trade Co.,Ltd.

Legal name

C&U Group Co., Ltd.

Website

https://en.cugroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C&U Group is a privately held Chinese bearing manufacturer founded in 1991, ranked among the world's top 10. Through 9 manufacturing parks and 30+ sales subsidiaries, it produces 30,000+ bearing part numbers for automotive, industrial, robotics, energy and consumer applications across 40+ industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bearings

NAICS

Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Ball & Roller Bearings (3562)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Bearings, Bushings & Motion Components (IMABANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wheel Hubs, Bearings & Knuckles (Hubs/Bearings/Spindles/Knuckles) (IMACAIAI)

Keywords

• Precision bearings manufacturing
• Ball bearings production
• Roller bearings supply
• Automotive bearings
• Industrial bearings

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bearing Manufacturing and Sales: C&U generates revenue through manufacturing and selling a comprehensive range of bearings including ball bearings, roller bearings, automotive bearings, slewing bearings, and bearing assemblies. The company serves over 40 industries with products ranging from 1.5mm ID to 6000mm OD.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shanghai C&U International Trade Co.,Ltd. (C&U Group) manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of bearings including ball bearings, roller bearings, automotive bearings, slewing bearings, and bearing assemblies. The company offers over 30,000 types of bearings with bore sizes ranging from 1.5mm ID to 6,000mm OD, serving more than 40 industries globally including automotive, household appliances, industrial robots, wind power, and medical equipment.

Product overview

C&U is a bearing manufacturing company offering over 30,000 types of bearings with bore sizes ranging from 1mm to 6,000mm OD. The product portfolio includes Ball Bearings (deep groove, angular contact, self-aligning, thrust), Roller Bearings (cylindrical, tapered, spherical, needle), Automotive Bearings (gearbox, alternator, wheel hub, clutch, shock absorber), Slewing Bearings (single row ball, cross roller, double row, three row roller), Other Bearings (linear, bushing, knuckle), and Bearing Assembly Components (rings, cages, seals, rolling elements). The company also offers specialized Precision Bearings for robotics and automation applications including thin-walled deep groove ball bearings, ultra-thin flexible bearings, precision crossed roller bearings, ball screw bearings, and bearings for harmonic reducers and RV reducers. C&U's products serve over 40 industries including automotive, household appliances, industrial robots, wind power, medical equipment, and engineering machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C&U: Main brand for bearings - derived from 'Cooperation and Unity'
• S&F

Products and services

• Deep Groove Ball Bearing
• Angular Contact Ball Bearing
• Self-Aligning Ball Bearing
• Thrust Ball Bearing
• Cylindrical Roller Bearing
• Tapered Roller Bearing
• Spherical Roller Bearing
• Needle Roller Bearing
• Thrust Spherical Roller Bearings
• TM Series Automobile Gearbox Bearing
• SA Series Automobile Alternators Bearings
• Wheel Bearing
• Clutch Release Bearing
• Constant Velocity Universal Joint
• Single Row Ball Slewing Bearing (01 Series)
• Single Row Cross Roller Slewing Bearing (11 Series)
• Three Row Roller Slewing Bearing (13 Series)
• Linear Bearings
• Insert Ball Bearing Unit
• Thin-Walled Deep Groove Ball Bearing
• Ultra-Thin Flexible Bearing Series
• Precision Crossed Roller Bearing
• Ball Screw Bearing
• Flexible Bearing for Harmonic Reducers
• Turntable Bearing
• Bearing Assembly Components

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 billion sets annual production capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GPSV (Grand Prix Ski-doo de Valcourt)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 March 2025C&U Americas has been a Gold Level sponsor of GPSV (Grand Prix Ski-doo de Valcourt) for three consecutive years, supporting innovation in global positioning and snowmobile racing. GPSV is an international snowmobile race held in Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, hosted by BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products).
• Warnert RacingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 December 2024C&U Americas sponsored Warnert Racing Team for the snowcross season. Warnert Racing is a leading team in the North American Snocross National Tour, founded in 1999 by brothers Mark & Ron Warnert, based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.
• Jilin University (JLU SMIMOGI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2024A delegation from the Training Program for Officials from Machinery Industry Administration Departments under the Global Development Initiative, hosted by Ministry of Commerce and organized by Jilin University, visited C&U. The 25 officials represented machinery industry management from 7 countries including South Africa, Nepal, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.
• SandencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2024Sanden awarded C&U the Excellent Quality Award for C&U's continuous improvement in products, services, processes and significant impact on product quality and innovations across the supply chain. Sanden is a leading manufacturer in air conditioning and heating products, systems, and services for vehicles.
• Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries (IHI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShanghai C&U Xuchuan Automation Machinery Co., Ltd. (original Shanghai Xuchuan) is the exclusive agent in China for IHI (Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries), Japan's largest parking equipment manufacturer. They have collaborated on multiple large mechanical parking projects.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wafangdian Bearing (ZWZ): China's oldest bearing manufacturer (founded 1938) producing ball, roller, and large-size bearings across industrial and automotive applications. Direct Chinese peer competing in overlapping product lines and end markets with C&U.
• Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation: Japanese bearing and machine tool manufacturer with broad ball/roller bearing portfolio. Comparable mid-tier global bearing maker with automotive and industrial robot exposure.
• Luoyang LYC Bearing: China's largest state-owned bearing manufacturer with deep history in rolling bearings for automotive, rail, wind, and aerospace. Comparable as a domestic Chinese bearing peer with similar product breadth and China-based manufacturing scale.
• NTN Corporation: Japanese bearing manufacturer with global manufacturing footprint and strong automotive/wind energy/industrial robot offerings. Direct comparable in product mix and end-market exposure to C&U.
• JTEKT Corporation: Japanese bearing and steering systems manufacturer (Koyo brand). Comparable as a vertically integrated bearing maker serving automotive drivetrain, industrial, and aftermarket segments globally.
• NSK Ltd. Japanese top-tier bearing manufacturer with deep automotive and industrial robot bearing lines. Closely comparable in product breadth (ball, roller, automotive) and precision-bearings focus, particularly for industrial robot and machine tool applications.

Broad incumbents

• SKF Group: Swedish global #1 bearing manufacturer with broad product portfolio across automotive, industrial, and aerospace. Directly comparable as a multi-industry bearings powerhouse, but with deeper premium-tier brand recognition and longer OEM qualifications than C&U.
• Schaeffler Group: German bearing and automotive components leader (INA, FAG, LuK brands). Comparable as a multi-park, multi-product bearing manufacturer serving automotive and industrial markets globally, with a stronger premium and Tier-1 footprint.
• RBC Bearings Incorporated: US-based engineered bearings specialist serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Comparable as a precision-bearing manufacturer, though more concentrated in high-end aerospace/defense rather than C&U's broader industrial mix.
• Timken Company: US-based engineered bearings and power transmission leader, with strong tapered roller bearing franchise. Comparable in tapered roller bearing expertise and industrial end-market exposure, though with higher premium-tier positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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