What Sino-Resource Group does

Sino-Resource Group is a privately held Chinese industrial conglomerate headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang, founded in 1995 and reorganized under its current name in 2010. The group operates as a four-pillar enterprise spanning manufacturing, international trade, logistics, and investment, organized through 13 wholly-owned subsidiaries and 6 joint-venture companies. Its core manufacturing activities center on HVAC/R and industrial gas products — including CFC-substitute and blended refrigerants (R404A, R407C, R507, etc.), pure refrigerants, refrigeration lubricant oils, copper tubing, flexible ducts, refrigeration tools, and ISO tank containers — marketed under proprietary brands such as Koman's, FavorCooL, Supcool, CopperTek, KINGTANK, Duct Plus, BLUEFIRE, and Bundytube. The group holds the only legal MAPP Gas trademark in China through Ningbo Koman's and operates 28 trademarks (8 international) and 10+ patents.

The group's go-to-market relies on a globally distributed B2B model rather than direct consumer channels. Distribution reaches 120+ countries through regional distribution centers in Miami, Brighton, the Netherlands, Italy, Moscow, Dubai, South Africa, Kenya, and Algeria, supplemented by wholly-owned sales offices in the US (Houston, Miami, Pleasanton), Canada, Vietnam, Australia, and Hong Kong, plus province-level coverage across China. Customer segments span HVAC/R industry, medical supplies (FavorMED), oil and chemical industries (ISO tank leasing, hazardous chemical logistics via SINOPORT), and ventilation. Listed partners include Carrier, Danfoss, Emerson, Bosch, Linde, and Messer. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (manufactured goods), import/export trading under proprietary brands, ISO tank leasing and logistics services, and returns from joint-venture investments; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The most recent disclosed financial benchmark is 2011 group turnover exceeding 1.3 billion RMB and import/export turnover above $80M USD, with subsequent operational expansion into Vietnam (2020), Australia (2022), and fleet/brand extensions through 2019.

Name

Sino-Resource Group

Legal name

Ningbo Freezone Sino-Resource International Trade Co.,Ltd.

Website

https://sino-resource.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sino-Resource Group is a privately held Chinese industrial conglomerate manufacturing HVAC/R products, refrigerants, copper tubing, lubricants, and ISO tanks, distributing them globally to industrial buyers in 120+ countries under brands like Koman's, FavorCooL, and KINGTANK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC/R Manufacturing and Industrial Products

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical & Petrochemical Logistics (Bulk, ISO Tanks, Drums/IBCs) (TLAIAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazmat Transportation & DG Freight Management (Road/Rail/Air/Ocean) (TLAIAJAA), Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE)

Keywords

• Refrigeration products
• HVAC equipment
• Refrigerant gases
• ISO tank containers
• Copper tubing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ningbo

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing Revenue: Revenue from manufacturing refrigeration products (refrigerants, lubricants, copper tubing, flexible ducts, pressure vessels, ISO tanks, condensing units, adhesive chemicals), medical supplies, and industrial gas products through wholly-owned manufacturing facilities.
2. International Trading: Import and export trading of HVAC/R products, industrial gases, chemical equipment, medical supplies and instruments under proprietary brands including FavorCooL.
3. Logistics Services: International storage and logistics services, ISO tank leasing, cleaning, certification and maintenance through Sino-Port Logistics.
4. Investment Returns: Returns from investments in various joint ventures and subsidiaries across refrigeration, oil, chemical, and manufacturing sectors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Sino-Resource Group is a comprehensive enterprise that manufactures, trades, and distributes HVAC/R products (refrigerants, copper tubes, refrigeration equipment, lubricants, flexible ducts, valves), ISO tank containers, industrial gases (including patented MAPP gas formula), medical supplies, and steel tubes under proprietary brands such as Koman's, FavorCooL, KINGTANK, Supcool, CopperTek, Duct Plus, BLUEFIRE, Bundytube, KOMANTOOL, and FavorMED. The group also operates global logistics services for hazardous chemicals through SINOPORT and provides investment and consulting services. Distribution reaches 120+ countries through regional offices, wholly-owned trading companies, and a distributor network.

Product overview

Sino-Resource Group is a comprehensive enterprise established in 1995, headquartered in Ningbo, China, operating across manufacturing, trade, logistics, and investment. The group consists of 13 wholly-owned companies and 6 joint-venture companies, owning 28 trademarks including 8 international brands registered in the US and Europe. The product portfolio centers on refrigeration, air-conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC/R) products, featuring branded offerings like Koman's Refrigerants (environment-protective and pure refrigerants), Supcool refrigeration equipment (condensing units, evaporators, cold rooms), FavorCooL copper tubes and fittings, and KINGTANK ISO tank containers. Supporting product lines include lubrication oils, flexible ducts, bundy tubes, refrigeration tools, medical supplies, portable gas products (BLUEFIRE), bonding solutions (DUNCOTEK), and industrial gases (Koman's Gas). Logistics services are provided through SINOPORT for hazardous chemical transportation, while consulting and investment services round out the offering. The group distributes to over 120 countries through offices in San Francisco, Houston, Miami, and Ningbo, China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FavorCooL®: International trade brand for HVAC/R products, established since 1997
• Koman's
• FavorMED
• Supcool
• CopperTek™
• KINGTANK
• Duct Plus
• BLUEFIRE®
• DUNCOTEK
• SINOPORT
• Bundytube
• KOMANTOOL

Products and services

• Koman's Refrigerants Environment-protective refrigerant gases including CFC substitutes (R404A, R406A, R407C, R408A, R409A, R507) and pure refrigerants (R600A, R134A, R124, R125, R22, R142B, R32, R143A, R141B). For HVAC/R industry buyers.
• MAPP Gas Methylacetylene-propadiene propane (MAPP) gas. Sino-Resource developed and patented its own MAPP formula, making it the only manufacturer who developed and patented its own MAPP formula remaining in the market, offering modern MAPP gas substitute for welding, brazing, and industrial applications.
• FavorCooL Copper Tubes & Fittings Copper tubes, fittings, and brass fittings supplied since 1997 under the FavorCooL brand for the AC/R industry.
• Supcool Refrigeration Equipment Condensing units, evaporators, condensers, and cold rooms (coldroom panels) for commercial and industrial refrigeration applications. Supcool covers research, design, and manufacture of refrigeration equipment.
• KINGTANK ISO Tank Containers ISO tank containers for various liquids and hazardous materials transportation, including T50 and T75 tank containers. KINGTANK is the leading manufacturer in China for various tanks.
• Sino-Resource Lubricating Oil Refrigeration lubricant oils including compressor oils, mineral oils, POE oils, and PAG oils for refrigeration systems. Crude oil imported from America and Japan.
• CopperTek Copper and Brass Products Manufacturer and international supplier for the finest quality copper and brass products including copper tubes and brass fittings.
• FavorMED Medical Supplies Medical dressing, instruments, surgical disposables, and supplies (home care, baby care, hospital assistant, beauty care products) sourced from China for international trade.
• Duct Plus Flexible Ducts Various flexible ducts for ventilation needs. Duct Plus is the biggest manufacturer in China producing flexible ducts and ventilation ducts for HVAC systems.
• BLUEFIRE Portable Gas Products Portable gas products for tools and equipment, gas products, HVAC, automobile, DIY, cooking, and outdoors. BLUEFIRE is a portable gas products innovator for over 30 years.
• DUNCOTEK Bonding and Sealing Solutions Bonding, potting, and sealing application solutions, including cutting-edge coating and adhesive products for complex application problems.
• SINOPORT Hazardous Chemical Logistics International storage and logistics services, ISO tank leasing, cleaning, certification, and maintenance, plus cargo packaging, container consolidation, warehousing, and domestic/international transportation of chemical and hazardous cargoes.
• Bundytube Steel Tubes Bundy tube/pipe, brake pipe, and low carbon steel tube. The biggest manufacturer in China with annual production of 30k+ tons of various sizes tube (single-wall and double-wall bundy tubes).
• KOMANTOOL Refrigeration Tools Professional manufacture of refrigeration tools including copper tubing tools, welding torches, manifolds, gauges, and vacuum pumps for refrigeration service.
• Koman's Gas Industrial Gases Industrial gases and equipment division established in 2018, providing various industrial gases for industrial applications.
• CGA Cylinders Compressed gas cylinders and CGA (Compressed Gas Association) cylinders manufactured by Ningbo Runkey CGA Cylinders Co., Ltd.
• Sino-Resource Consulting and Investment Services Management consulting, training, and investment services through Ningbo Dingwei Management and Consulting Co., Ltd.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distribution network in 120+ countries with representatives in all China province capitals
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zhongli Refrigeration Equipments Co., LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2010Established as a strategic partner in July 2010 for refrigeration equipment cooperation.
• Ningbo Huarui Investment Holding Co., LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2006Joint venture established in March 2006. Involved in acquisition of Jiangxi Oxygen Plant Manufactory. This is a key joint venture investment vehicle for the group.
• CarriercoreTechnology or IntegrationListed as a partner on Sino-Resource Group's website. Carrier is a leading global provider of HVAC, refrigeration, and fire protection solutions.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationListed as a partner on Sino-Resource Group's website. Danfoss is a global leader in heating, cooling, and air conditioning technologies.
• EmersoncoreTechnology or IntegrationListed as a partner on Sino-Resource Group's website. Emerson is a global technology and engineering company providing solutions for industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.
• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationListed as a partner on Sino-Resource Group's website. Bosch is a global supplier of technology and services in automotive, industrial, consumer goods, and energy sectors.
• LindecoreTechnology or IntegrationListed as a partner on Sino-Resource Group's website. Linde is a global leading industrial gases and engineering company.
• Pillay RefrigerationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner on Sino-Resource Group's website. Pillay Refrigeration appears to be a refrigeration equipment company.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stolt-Nielsen (Stolt Tank Containers): World's largest operator of ISO tank containers for chemical and food-grade logistics. Comparable peer for SINOPORT's hazardous chemical transportation and storage business.
• Shandong Dongyue Chemical: Chinese refrigerant and fluorochemical manufacturer with significant HFC and fluoropolymer production. Closest Chinese peer competing with Koman's in blended refrigerants and CFC substitutes.
• Hoyer Group: Global chemical logistics and ISO tank container operator with deep European presence. Comparable to SINOPORT's hazmat chemical logistics and ISO tank leasing operations.
• Chart Industries: US-based manufacturer of cryogenic equipment and ISO tank containers for industrial gas and chemical transport. Comparable to KINGTANK's ISO tank manufacturing and hazmat logistics business.
• Mexichem / Orbia (Vestolit): Mexican-headquartered fluorochemicals and refrigerants producer (formerly Mexichem, now Orbia). Competes in the global refrigerant gas market with similar product range including HFCs and low-GWP alternatives.
• The Chemours Company: Leading global refrigerant manufacturer (Opteon, Freon brands) and chemical producer. Direct competitor in the refrigerant gas and chemical wholesale market serving HVAC/R customers.

Broad incumbents

• Linde plc: Global industrial gases giant partnering with Sino-Resource. Comparable as industrial gas supplier and ISO tank operator, though vastly larger in scale and vertical integration.
• Daikin Industries: Global HVAC/R manufacturer and one of the largest refrigerant producers in Asia. Comparable as an integrated HVAC/refrigerant player though operating at a much larger scale.
• Arkema (Refrigerants & Fluorochemicals): Global chemical manufacturer producing refrigerants (Forane line), fluorinated specialties, and lubricants. Comparable in refrigerant manufacturing and chemical distribution at a much larger corporate scale.
• Honeywell International (Performance Materials & Technologies): Major global manufacturer of HFO and HFC refrigerants (Solstice product line) and competing low-GWP alternatives. Comparable as a refrigerant producer with global distribution, though operating at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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