What SOTOP does

SOTOP Electric (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese industrial cooling fan manufacturer established in 2012 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai SOTOP Technology Group Co., Ltd. The company designs and produces EC brushless, DC brushless, and AC brushless fans in axial, blower, and centrifugal configurations, alongside complementary thermal-management accessories including cabinet filters, thermostats, hygrostats, speed regulation modules, signal alarm modules, finger guards, and (as of 2026) electric air valves with intelligent feedback. Its core technological differentiators are EC motor designs meeting ERP2026 energy-efficiency standards, IP54/IP55/IP68 ingress protection, precision dynamic balancing for low-noise operation, a -50°C to 130°C operating-temperature range in the all-metal family, and Industrial IoT / communication-control capability on selected EC models. The Ningbo production base supports 10+ million units of annual output and includes automated winding, three-point welding, precision assembly and in-house performance, durability and soundproof testing. The company holds IATF16949 and three ISO certifications (9001, 27001, 13485) and more than 100 patents, certifications and qualifications in aggregate.

SOTOP sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales targeting Fortune 500 industrial buyers globally, supported by international trade-show presence (Hannover Messe 2024/2025/2026, SNEC PV+ ES 2026) and quote-based pricing on multi-year contracts. Its stated primary verticals are New Energy (wind power, photovoltaics, energy storage, EV charging, hydrogen), Industrial Automation, Power Electronics (IGBT and semiconductor thermal management), and Data Centers (AI infrastructure cooling), with secondary applications in mechanical equipment and adjacent industries (medical, rail, communications, military, elevators, logistics, shipbuilding, mining, petrochemical, home appliances, consumer electronics). The firm claims 10+ Fortune 500 clients, 20+ years of combined industry experience, and is openly recruiting international distributors and agents via a Looking for Partners page on its website. No external investors, funding rounds, revenue figures, M&A activity, or management-team roster are disclosed in the available source material.

Name

SOTOP

Legal name

SOTOP ELECTRIC (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.

Website

https://sotop-electric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SOTOP Electric (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese industrial cooling fan manufacturer (EC, DC, AC brushless motors; filters, controllers, accessories) serving new energy, power electronics, industrial automation, data center and mechanical-equipment OEMs globally via direct enterprise sales. It is a subsidiary of Shanghai SOTOP Technology Group Co., Ltd., founded 2012, with Ningbo production and reported Fortune 500 customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cooling Fans

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Electric Housewares & Fans (3634), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooling & Thermal Solutions (Air/Liquid, fans, thermal paste) (HDACAGAF), Thermal Management Components (Heat sinks, TIMs, fans/blowers, thermal pads) (IMAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Industrial cooling fans
• Thermal management solutions
• EC brushless motors
• Centrifugal fan systems
• Cabinet cooling filters

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cooling Fan Sales: Hardware sales of industrial cooling fans including EC fans, DC fans, AC fans, filters, controllers, and accessories. The company manufactures and sells thermal management solutions for industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SOTOP designs, manufactures, and sells industrial cooling fans and related thermal management components for electrical and electronic equipment. Its product portfolio includes EC fans (axial and centrifugal), DC brushless fans (axial and blower), AC fans (axial, backward centrifugal, forward centrifugal), all-metal fans for harsh environments, cabinet filters, controllers (heaters, thermostats, hygrostats, speed regulation modules, signal alarm modules), and accessories such as finger guards and electric air valves, serving new energy, power electronics, industrial automation, data center, and mechanical equipment sectors.

Product overview

SOTOP is an industrial cooling fan manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of thermal management solutions. The core product line includes EC Fans (electronically commutated with axial and centrifugal configurations), DC Fans (brushless axial and blower types), and AC Fans (axial, backward centrifugal, and forward centrifugal). The portfolio is complemented by filters (11 Series, 10 Series, 13 Series filterfans, and 3-in-1 filters), controllers (heaters, thermostats, hygrostats, speed regulation modules, and signal alarm modules), and accessories (plastic and metal finger guards). All-Metal Fans provide heavy-duty options for demanding conditions with operating temperatures from -50 to 130°C. The company also produces Electric Air Valves for intelligent ventilation control. These products serve diverse industrial applications including new energy, power electronics, industrial automation, data centers, and medical fields, with thermal management solutions for electric vehicles, energy storage systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and industrial machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EC Fans Electronically Commutated fans with EC brushless motors offering wide speed range, energy efficiency meeting ERP2026 standards, AC power convenience, and intelligent control capabilities for industrial applications.
• DC Fans DC brushless motor fans with wide speed range and energy-saving features, available in axial and blower configurations for compact electronic equipment cooling applications.
• AC Fans Alternating Current fans including axial, backward centrifugal, and forward centrifugal configurations for industrial and commercial ventilation applications.
• All-Metal Fans Industrial fans with all-metal impeller and housing for high-temperature and demanding conditions, featuring IP55 protection, alarm function, corotation/reversion function, and wide operating temperature range (-50 to 130°C).
• Filters Cabinet cooling filters including 11 Series, 10 Series, 13 Series roof-mount filterfans, and 3-in-1 filter units for dust protection and ventilation of electrical enclosures.
• Controllers Temperature and ventilation control products including heaters, thermostats, hygrostats, speed regulation modules, and RD signal alarm modules for cabinet and enclosure thermal regulation.
• Accessories Fan safety accessories including plastic finger guards and metal finger guards for occupational safety compliance.
• Electric Air Valve (SF2072) Remote intelligent control valve for ventilation with adjustable louver opening/closing, positive inversion, and dry contact intelligent feedback for prefabricated cabins and containers.
• SF280 EC Backward Centrifugal Fan EC backward centrifugal fan with Φ280 x 119mm dimensions featuring EC brushless motor with wide speed range, energy saving, and AC power convenience.
• SF225 EC Backward Centrifugal Fan EC backward centrifugal fan with Φ225 x 102mm dimensions featuring EC brushless motor technology.
• SF355-A EC Backward Centrifugal Fan EC backward centrifugal fan with Φ420 x 242mm dimensions, IP54 protection, high static pressure, high efficiency meeting ERP2026 standards, compact structure, and communication control capabilities.
• SF28080 Metal Series All-metal axial fan 280x280x80mm with AC brushless motor, metal impeller, IP55 protection, wide operating temperature (-50 to 130°C), alarm function, and corotation/reversion function for demanding industrial conditions.
• SF20073 DC Brushless Axial Fans DC brushless axial fan 200x200x73mm with brushless motor technology.
• SF2006-A DC Brushless Axial Fans DC brushless axial fan 200x200x60mm with wide speed range and energy-saving features.

Quantifiable outcome

• Meets ERP2026 energy efficiency standards
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Noctua: Austrian premium cooling fan maker focused on computer and high-performance applications. Overlaps with SOTOP in brushless DC fan technology and quality positioning, though more concentrated in PC/server cooling than SOTOP's broader industrial scope.

Direct peers

• ebm-papst: German global market leader in industrial fans, blowers, and ventilation equipment. Directly competes with SOTOP across EC, DC, and AC fans in HVAC, industrial automation, and data center applications, and is the premium benchmark SOTOP seeks to displace.
• Oriental Motor: Japanese manufacturer of motors, fans, and thermal management products for industrial automation. Overlaps with SOTOP in EC/AC fan and motor-driven cooling solutions for factory automation.
• Rosenberg Ventilatoren: German manufacturer of industrial fans, blowers, and motors for HVAC and industrial applications. Comparable to SOTOP in EC centrifugal fans and industrial ventilation solutions across European markets.
• ADDA Corporation: Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in DC and AC cooling fans for industrial, telecom, and electronics applications. Closely matches SOTOP's product portfolio in size ranges, motor technologies, and target verticals.
• Sunonwealth Electric Machine Industry: Taiwanese cooling fan specialist serving IT, industrial, and new energy applications. Directly comparable to SOTOP in axial and centrifugal brushless fans with overlapping customer verticals.
• Delta Electronics: Taiwanese electronics giant with a major industrial cooling fan business serving IT, telecom, automotive, and industrial automation. Competes head-to-head with SOTOP in EC/DC fan technologies for power electronics and data center cooling.
• Nidec Corporation: Japanese motor and fan manufacturer with extensive industrial cooling fan portfolio. Competes with SOTOP in brushless motor fans for industrial, automotive, and electronics applications, and is a major force in DC/EC fan technologies.
• AVC (Chaun-Choung Technology): Taiwanese cooling fan manufacturer with strong position in server and industrial cooling. Directly comparable to SOTOP's data center and power electronics thermal management offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision): Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant with significant thermal management and cooling component operations. While not a direct cooling fan specialist, Foxconn's scale and vertical integration in data center, server, and AI infrastructure poses competitive pressure in adjacent thermal management markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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