What FATO Mechanical and Electrical Co., Ltd. does

FATO Mechanical and Electrical Co., Ltd. (华通机电股份有限公司) is a privately-held Chinese electrical equipment manufacturer founded in 1998 and headquartered in Yueqing, Zhejiang Province. The company designs, manufactures, and sells high and low voltage electrical apparatus, power transformers, complete electrical systems, and intelligent electrical products across 12 product categories, supported by 200+ proprietary CF-series products, 100+ patents, and 10+ software copyrights. Its manufacturing footprint exceeds 70,000 square meters, employs 400+ people, and operates a one-stop R&D, design, production, and installation supply chain with new energy technology integration.

The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of circuit breakers (universal, molded case, miniature, and IoT-enabled variants), power transformers (oil-immersed, dry-type, and marine-grade), switchgear, contactors, busbars, cable accessories, and complete switchgear assemblies. A secondary revenue stream involves energy IoT solutions through the Huatong Smart Cloud platform paired with edge gateways and mobile applications. Go-to-market combines a 14-region direct sales force covering all Chinese provinces, 2,000+ domestic distributor outlets, and international channel partners across 100+ countries, with active participation in exhibitions such as the Canton Fair and Enlit Asia to reach Belt and Road and overseas customers.

FATO serves major Chinese state-owned enterprises as a Tier-1 equipment supply network unit, including State Grid, China Southern Power Grid, Sinopec, CNPC, Ministry of Water Resources, and China Datang, alongside major real estate developers (Wanda, Country Garden, Vanke, Greenland, Evergrande, COOC), telecom carriers (China Telecom, China Unicom, China Mobile), and state-owned construction firms. The company holds National High-Tech Enterprise and MIIT 'Little Giant' designations, ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, and international product certifications (CCC, CB, CE, SEMKO, TUV, KEMA, VDE, UL, CCS marine), and ranks among China's Top 500 Private Enterprises, Top 500 Mechanical Industry Enterprises, and Top 100 Zhejiang Enterprises.

Name

FATO Mechanical and Electrical Co., Ltd.

Legal name

华通机电股份有限公司

Website

https://fato.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FATO Mechanical and Electrical Co., Ltd. is a privately-held Chinese manufacturer founded in 1998 that designs, produces, and sells high and low voltage electrical apparatus, power transformers, complete switchgear, and intelligent IoT-enabled circuit breakers, serving state-owned utilities, energy companies, real estate developers, and industrial customers across China and 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Low voltage electrical apparatus
• Power transformer manufacturing
• Industrial circuit breakers
• Complete electrical systems
• Intelligent electrical equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Yueqing (乐清市)

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Product Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of high and low voltage electrical apparatus, power transformers, complete electrical equipment, and intelligent electrical products. Core revenue from physical product sales across 12 product categories including circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, switchgear, busbars, and cable accessories. Annual output exceeds 1 billion yuan (10亿元).
2. Energy IoT Solutions: Integrated solutions combining self-developed Huatong Smart Cloud platform, mobile app, and edge gateway products to provide energy IoT solutions for users, enabling digital transformation of energy and critical equipment operations.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FATO designs, manufactures, and sells high and low voltage electrical apparatus, power transformers, complete electrical systems, and intelligent electrical products across 12 product categories including circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, switchgear, busbars, and cable accessories. The company operates an integrated one-stop R&D, design, production, and installation service chain, offering both conventional and IoT-enabled (Huatong Smart Cloud) products for power transmission and distribution, industrial control, building electrical, new energy, and marine applications.

Product overview

FATO Mechanical and Electrical Co., Ltd. offers a comprehensive portfolio of electrical equipment spanning high and low voltage apparatus, power transformers, and complete electrical systems. The product portfolio includes: CF series intelligent products (CF3, CF5, CF8精品/新品 series) as flagship offerings; circuit breakers (universal frame-type CFW series, plastic case CFM series, miniature CFB series); industrial control products (CFC series AC contactors, relays, motor starters); power transformers (110kV class, oil-immersed S11/S13 series, dry-type SCB series); marine-grade CSD transformers with CCS certification; IoT-enabled CFB3-80W smart circuit breakers with remote monitoring; high-voltage apparatus (vacuum circuit breakers, disconnectors); power quality equipment (unbalance treatment, reactive power compensation); and complete switchgear solutions (KYN28A, MNS, GCS series). The company provides one-stop solutions for power transmission and distribution, industrial control, renewable energy (solar PV), rail transit, and marine applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CF系列: 具有自主知识产权的CF系列智能产品，包括CF3、CF5、CF8等系列产品
• 华通智云系列
• CF3精品系列

Products and services

• CFW3 Series Universal Circuit Breakers Frame-type universal circuit breakers for primary power distribution, providing circuit protection and power control in electrical systems up to AC1500V. Designed for large photovoltaic power stations, wind farms, energy storage systems, and industrial parks.
• CFM3 Series Plastic Case Circuit Breakers Molded case circuit breakers for secondary distribution, protecting electrical circuits from overcurrent and short circuits in industrial and commercial applications.
• CFB3 Series Miniature Circuit Breakers Compact circuit breakers for terminal circuit protection in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Includes CFB3-80W IoT variant with remote monitoring and control.
• CFC3 Series AC Contactors Electromagnetic switches for controlling motors and electrical loads in industrial applications. CJX32-1P variant targets mid-to-high-end market with compact design.
• 110kV Power Transformers High-voltage power transformers for transmission and distribution at 110kV level, used in power grid infrastructure and industrial substations.
• SC(B) Series Dry-Type Transformers Epoxy resin cast dry-type transformers for indoor installations up to 10kV.
• CSD Series Marine Transformers Marine-grade transformers certified by CCS (China Classification Society) for ship electrical systems, featuring H-class insulation system, anti-corrosion housings, and low-noise iron cores.
• CFB3-80W Series IoT Circuit Breakers Internet of Things enabled circuit breakers with built-in connectivity, smart leakage monitoring, and remote control capabilities, compatible with smart grid and energy IoT applications via Huatong Smart Cloud platform.
• S11/S13 Series Oil-Immersed Transformers Oil-immersed distribution transformers for 6-10kV power systems, including S13 series compliant with national energy efficiency standards.
• ZW Series High Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breakers Outdoor AC high-voltage vacuum circuit breakers for 10kV-40.5kV distribution networks.
• CFHSPC Three-Phase Unbalance Treatment Device Power quality correction equipment for balancing three-phase loads in electrical systems.
• KYN28A-12 Switchgear Metal-clad mid-voltage switchgear for 12kV power distribution systems.
• CKSG/CKSC Series Reactors Series reactors for harmonic suppression and power factor correction in industrial distribution and new energy power stations.
• Busbar and Cable Tray Systems Busbar systems and cable management products for power distribution infrastructure in industrial and commercial buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Near-zero quality incidents for CSD series marine transformers over approximately 19 years of production
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 国家电网公司 (State Grid Corporation of China)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFATO products are listed as Tier-1 (一级网络单位) equipment supply for the State Grid Corporation of China, the world's largest utility company. FATO supplies high and low voltage electrical apparatus, power transformers, and complete electrical systems for state grid infrastructure projects including transmission and distribution automation, smart grid, and substation projects.
• 南方电网公司 (China Southern Power Grid)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFATO is listed as a Tier-1 equipment supply network unit for China Southern Power Grid, supplying power transmission and distribution equipment including circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear for grid infrastructure in southern China.
• 中国石油化工集团有限公司 (Sinopec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFATO is listed as a Tier-1 equipment supply network unit for Sinopec, providing electrical distribution equipment for petrochemical plants and refining facilities.
• 中国石油天然气集团有限公司 (CNPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFATO is listed as a Tier-1 equipment supply network unit for CNPC, supplying electrical equipment for petroleum and natural gas infrastructure.
• 国家水利水电部 (Ministry of Water Resources)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFATO products are listed as equipment supply for the Ministry of Water Resources, serving hydropower and water infrastructure projects.
• International Channel Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFATO has established professional channel distribution partnerships with partners across all major continents and countries globally (Europe, Americas, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and 100+ countries), providing international users with quality product sales and service support. Belt and Road markets (Central Asia, Southeast Asia) are key expansion areas.
• Design Institutes and Equipment Manufacturers (成套厂)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFATO partners with design institutes and complete equipment manufacturers (成套厂) to provide integrated electrical system solutions. A dedicated project team supports partners from project analysis through to implementation, including technical engineering and market/business coordination.
• CCS (China Classification Society)coreTechnology or IntegrationFATO holds CCS (China Classification Society) type approval certificates and product certificates for its CSD series marine transformers, making it the only enterprise in Wenzhou, Zhejiang to hold both certificates. FATO has undergone 5 CCS certification iterations over 19 years covering IACS unified requirements and latest standards, enabling supply of marine electrical equipment meeting international maritime standards.
• 浙江大学 (Zhejiang University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFATO collaborates with Zhejiang University and Shanghai Electric Power Research Institute (上海电科院) for deep industry-academia-research cooperation, advancing technological innovation and product development in power transmission and distribution equipment.
• 上海电科院 (Shanghai Electric Power Research Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFATO collaborates with Shanghai Electric Power Research Institute for joint research and development, contributing to enterprise technological innovation and product upgrading in the power equipment sector.
• ABBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABB is listed among the brands currently operated by FATO's distributor partners, indicating a competitive/parallel relationship alongside FATO's own brand products.
• 施耐德电气 (Schneider Electric)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchneider Electric is listed among the brands currently operated by FATO's distributor partners, indicating a competitive/parallel relationship alongside FATO's own brand products.
• 西门子 (Siemens)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSiemens is listed among the brands currently operated by FATO's distributor partners, indicating a competitive/parallel relationship alongside FATO's own brand products.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global electrical equipment incumbent offering low/high voltage apparatus, switchgear, transformers, and digital grid solutions. Competes with FATO in international markets (its own distributor partners also carry ABB), and in premium Chinese industrial and utility accounts.
• Siemens: Global electrical and automation conglomerate with broad LV/HV apparatus, switchgear, and transformer offerings alongside MindSphere IoT platform. Competes with FATO in international channels and in higher-end Chinese industrial/utility applications.
• Schneider Electric: Global leader in energy management and automation with comprehensive low-voltage apparatus, switchgear, transformer, and EcoStruxure IoT platform offerings. Direct benchmark for FATO across LV distribution, IoT-enabled breakers, and energy management software.
• Eaton: Global power management company producing LV/MV switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, and power quality equipment. Comparable to FATO across industrial and commercial electrical distribution, with stronger global brand but similar commodity product overlap.

Direct peers

• TBEA (特变电工): China's largest transformer manufacturer, producing power transformers, distribution transformers, and complete electrical systems for grid and new energy applications. Directly comparable to FATO in the transformer and T&D equipment segments, including 110kV+ power transformer offerings.
• Delixi Group (德力西集团): Major Chinese electrical equipment manufacturer headquartered in Liushi Town (same cluster as FATO), with overlapping product lines in low-voltage circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, and complete switchgear. Direct competitor for the same SMB and project-based customers.
• Chint Group (正泰电器): One of China's largest low-voltage electrical equipment manufacturers, offering circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, and complete electrical systems. Directly comparable to FATO across LV apparatus, distribution equipment, and the same Chinese state-owned utility customer base (State Grid, Southern Grid).
• Tengen (天正电气): Chinese low-voltage electrical equipment manufacturer competing in miniature circuit breakers, molded case circuit breakers, and AC contactors. Direct competitor to FATO in commodity LV apparatus with similar SOE and real estate developer customer overlap.
• People Electric (人民电器集团): Another major Liushi Town-based Chinese electrical equipment manufacturer producing low/high voltage apparatus, transformers, and switchgear. Comparable to FATO across the same SMB and SOE procurement channels with overlapping product portfolio.

Emerging players

• LS Electric: Korean electrical equipment manufacturer with growing global presence in LV switchgear, circuit breakers, and smart grid solutions. Comparable to FATO as an emerging non-Western incumbent targeting Belt and Road and Southeast Asian markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fato-mechanical-and-electrical

Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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