Top 10 most influential domestic PLC brands! I hope an expert can provide the latest data

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Data shows that by 2015, China’s PLC market will reach 10 billion yuan. However, in such a large market, domestic PLCs account for a small share. Currently, the manufacturing industry is facing difficulties in reform and transformation; this is precisely a great opportunity for the development of domestically produced PLCs. Below, we list some capable domestic PLC brands. Yonghong PLC is the PLC product of Yonghong Motor Co., Ltd., which was founded in Taiwan in 1992 by a group of engineers with many years of experience in PLC design and development. Yonghong focuses on the high-performance small, medium, and micro PLC market segment, and its own brand “FATEK” has gained considerable recognition in the industry. In recent years, faced with competition from many large companies as well as changes in client applications, offering only PLC products is no longer sufficient to meet market demands. On the other hand, Yonghong already holds a significant market share in the micro-PLC sector, and achieving further growth in this area is not easy. Therefore, in addition to PLC products, providing more comprehensive industrial automation solutions is a challenge that Yonghong must address today. At present, the specific development direction remains to strengthen core competitiveness by developing PLCs with higher functions, while also making more active efforts in the areas of motion controllers, human-machine interfaces, industrial power supplies, servo controllers, frequency converters, and servo motors. Mr. Zheng Chonghua, the chairman of Delta PLC and regarded as a patriarch figure in Taiwan’s electronics industry, founded Delta Electronics in 1972 with 15 people, aiming to develop domestic brands for the Chinese community by producing components on their own, rather than relying on the Japanese. Back then, the small company Delta Electronics managed to stand out through hard work and determination in fierce competition, emerging as a notable player in the industry. Delta Group has not only \"defeated\" Japanese manufacturers but also surpassed those from Europe and the United States, becoming the world’s leading manufacturer of power supplies, the largest supplier of components in the world, and the biggest provider of computer peripherals. It continues to grow at a rate of 30% to 40% per year. Delta PLCs are electronic devices designed by the Delta Group for the field of industrial automation, used to perform digital calculations. Delta PLCs use programmable memory to store instructions for performing operations such as logical calculations, sequential processing, timing, counting, and arithmetic operations. They can control various types of machinery or production processes through digital or analog inputs and outputs. Delta PLCs are renowned for their high speed, stability, and high reliability, and are widely used in various industrial automation machines. In addition to features such as fast program execution, a rich set of instructions, various expansion cards, and good cost-performance ratio, Delta PLCs also support multiple communication protocols, enabling industrial automation control systems to be integrated into a single whole. Delta’s wide range of PLCs and various hardware devices can be used to create control systems that meet various requirements, eliminating the need for users to design and manufacture hardware devices on their own. After the hardware is determined, in cases where the production process changes or the production equipment is upgraded, there is no need to change the physical PLC hardware; simply modifying the program will suffice to meet the requirements. Therefore, in addition to being used for standalone control, PLCs are also widely employed in factory automation. HollySys PLC. Founded in 1993, Beijing HollySys Group is a high-tech enterprise group engaged in the independent design, manufacturing, and application of automation control system platforms and industry-specific solutions. The group holds **Grade 1 qualification for system integration** and is a **Grade** enterprise technology center. The company currently has over 3,000 employees. In the fields of factory automation and machine automation, HollySys has, since 2003, launched its own-developed LM small PLCs, LK large PLCs, and MC series motion controllers; these products have obtained CE and UL certifications. Among them, the LK large-scale PLC is the only large-scale PLC in China with independent intellectual property rights, and it has received the “Key New Product” certificate issued jointly by **four ministries and commissions**. Hollyland’s PLC and motion control products are widely used in the subway, mining, oil fields, water treatment, and machine equipment control industries. In the domestic PLC market, HollySys still remains at a disadvantage in terms of the breadth of its product range, brand influence, and industry application experience. To this end, from the very beginning, Li Shi formulated a strategy of “encircling the cities from the countryside”. HollySys identifies the business blind spots of large companies, which can rapidly increase its PLC business volume. At the same time, it also allows for testing the performance of the PLCs. ABECO not only supplies PLC products to its customers, but also offers a range of products such as motion controllers, human-machine interfaces, frequency converters, motors, and drives, as well as integrated solutions for machine control. It provides comprehensive services including pre-sales solution design and system optimization, in-sales technical support and programming guidance, and system assembly; plus post-sales product repair and spare parts supply, truly delivering customized solutions for each customer. Ankong PLC: Ankong Technology was established in 1998, located in the Shangdi Information Industry Base of Haidian Park, Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park in Beijing. It is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research, development, production, sales, after-sales service, and system integration of industrial-grade RTU products. Based on RTU technology, a range of specialized and classic products have been developed for the online monitoring of oil and gas as well as environmental conditions. These products are widely used in various stages of oil and gas extraction, processing, transportation, and storage, as well as in areas such as online environmental monitoring, urban gas supply, and water and heat supply systems. They have been exported to countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iraq, Iran, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and others. Following the success of the RTU, a product designed for remote monitoring and control, Anko introduced its RockE series of PLCs in 2004. From RTUs to PLCs, just as from the oil and gas industry to numerous other industries and fields, this represents a development path for safety control—progressing from points to lines, and then from lines to surfaces; it’s a natural progression. Ankong has the foundation for developing RTUs as well as relevant project experience, so the research, development, and production of PLCs are no longer a problem at all. Ankong Technology has integrated various communication technologies into the RockE40 series of PLC products, thereby **improving** their communication capabilities compared to ordinary PLCs. The RockE40 series of PLC products offer a variety of communication interfaces, such as network, RS232, RS485, dial-up, and radio, and by connecting appropriate communication devices, it is possible to utilize all the aforementioned communication methods. Thanks to the provision of communication expansion modules, there is no theoretical limit to the number of communication interfaces. In addition to the communication interface, the RockE40 series of PLC products also support various standard communication protocols, such as Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, Modbus TCP, DNP3, etc. Since RockE40 supports C and C++ programming, users can easily implement custom communication protocols, or use the customized communication protocols provided by our company. Currently, Ankong PLC products are widely used in various fields such as the automated control of urban water supply and water treatment, the automated control of thermal network pipelines, general industrial data acquisition and process control, the monitoring of hot water boilers and industrial steam boilers, the detection and control of open channels, sluices, and water levels, the monitoring of atmospheric conditions and water quality, as well as the remote telemetry and control of power system parameters. Tai’an PLC, Tai’an Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise established in the Chinese mainland on July 1, 2000, by Antai International Investment (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., a company affiliated with the renowned Taiwanese multinational Dongyuan Group. The company is located in the **High-Tech Industrial Development Zone** of Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. The total investment amount is 24 million US dollars, with a registered capital of 16.5 million US dollars. Our company boasts internationally standardized workshops, top-tier product quality, and knowledgeable employees. In the future, the target annual output value is expected to reach 2.5 billion RMB. Currently, the company has a high-quality team of nearly 1,000 employees dedicated to production, sales, and research and development. It manufactures and sells a range of industrial control and low-voltage electrical equipment as well as power distribution products, and it operates two business units: one for components and another for electronics. The Components Division boasts a sophisticated production management system, advanced engineering automation technologies, high-performance manufacturing equipment, and a highly skilled sales team. It focuses on the production and sales of low-voltage electrical appliances, while also manufacturing power distribution products. Low-voltage electrical appliances come in a wide range of categories, offer reliable quality and reasonable prices, and are highly praised by users. Distribution products offer excellent performance at reasonable prices, and are widely recognized in the market. To meet market demands, we are continuously developing new products to ensure strong competitiveness. AP is the next-generation high-speed, high-quality programmable controller (PLC) newly developed by Tai’an Technology. The small general-purpose PLCs, suitable for controlling small-scale equipment, feature rich communication capabilities; they can be connected directly to a computer via a USB communication port, and also have high-speed counter functions as well as positioning control functions with pulse output. In addition, Tai’an also has PLCs of the TP03 series, which are suitable for use in conveying equipment, electronic devices, as well as in knitting machines, flat knitting machines, weft storage devices, jet looms, winder machines, FANs, and other applications. Tai’an Technology is equipped with the most advanced sets of equipment and assembly lines, enabling decentralized control and centralized management centered around the latest control systems. Its technical personnel possess high-level expertise in electronics and extensive experience; based on the latest electronic technologies, they are able to provide more flexible manufacturing system solutions that meet the requirements of various production environments. The industrial control products it manufactures have gained widespread recognition in the industry, resulting in strong sales performance. Fengwei PLC, part of Fengwei Technology Corporation, was established in 1995 in Tamsui Town, Taipei County. It is one of the largest PLC manufacturers in Taiwan, as well as one of the most widely used PLCs in the country. Since its establishment, the Fengwei R&D team has been dedicated to the development and manufacturing of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) products. Since its establishment, despite facing competition from imported PLC products as well as strong domestic companies with substantial financial resources that were also investing in PLC development, Fengwei has continued to receive support from many users, and its performance and sales volume have grown steadily year after year. In addition, Fengwei has a technical support department staffed with dedicated personnel to provide customers with product technical consultation services. In 2005, Fengzhang International Trade (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was established to provide services such as the sales of Fengwei PLC products and technical support in the Chinese mainland. At the same time, expanding into overseas markets will also be a key priority for Fengwei. Driven by their passion and dedication for PLCs, the Feng Wei team focuses on enhancing the functions of existing systems. The products of Fengwei are characterized by their closeness to market needs, being innovative and practical; they also receive high praise from customers for their comprehensive functions and stable performance. The usage of the Fengwei PLC is quite similar to that of Mitsubishi PLCs, making it very easy to learn. It features various special functions tailored to practical needs, and offers advantages in terms of functionality or price compared to other PLC brands. Each Fengwei PLC is equipped with an industry-first multi-functional display screen that informs operators of the machine’s operating status at any time, without requiring additional costs. Fengwei offers innovative connector-type PLCs that, compared to terminal-block-type PLCs, can effectively reduce wiring time, minimize wiring errors, and make machine maintenance simpler and more convenient. The effect is particularly significant when used in large quantities. Three series of PLCs: VH, VBO, and VB2. Nanda Aotuo PLC, founded in October 2008 by Nanda Aotuo Technology Jiangsu Co., Ltd., is located in the Nanjing University–Gulou Higher Education University Science and Technology Park. It is dedicated to the independent research, development, and production of cutting-edge industrial control products that feature reliable performance, excellent quality, and advanced technology. Products with complete independent intellectual property rights include programmable controllers, human-machine interfaces, frequency converters, servo systems, configuration software, etc., providing comprehensive automated product solutions for users in various industries. At the same time, the company actively collaborates closely with research institutions and industry users to jointly develop enterprise management information systems based on industry automation solutions. Nanda Aotuo has independently developed and produced a full range of programmable controllers of various sizes – NA600, NA400, and NA200 – all of which enjoy complete independent intellectual property rights. Its products include human-machine interfaces, frequency converters, servo systems, configuration software, and more, offering comprehensive automated solution packages for users in various industries. At the same time, the company actively collaborates closely with research institutions and industry users to jointly develop enterprise management information systems based on industry automation solutions. The NA series of programmable controllers is a new generation of control devices developed by Nanda Aotuo Technology Co., Ltd. It incorporates a range of the latest advancements in the field of industrial control, features a brand-new software and hardware platform, and boasts fast processing capabilities, strong interference resistance, and flexible expandability, enabling it to meet the demands of complex environments and processing tasks. The product has passed the CE and FC certifications, as well as rigorous tests and inspections conducted by the Quality Inspection and Testing Center for Power System Automation Equipment in the electric power industry. All performance indicators meet or exceed the requirements of relevant standards. As a Chinese manufacturer of PLCs that possesses complete independent intellectual property rights, NanDa Aotuo Technology Jiangsu Co., Ltd. has broken the monopoly held by world-renowned companies in the mid-to-high-end market for PLCs in China. It has received significant attention from various authorities at the Jiangsu Province and Nanjing city levels. The company has been supported by more than a dozen funding programs, including the Nanjing Small and Medium-sized Technology Enterprises Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund, the Jiangsu Province Small and Medium-sized Technology Enterprises Innovation Fund, the Jiangsu Province Modern Service Industry (Software) Special Fund, and other similar funds aimed at supporting small and medium-sized technology enterprises. Xinjie PLC: As one of the earliest players in China’s industrial control market, Xinjie Electric has long been dedicated to improving the automation level of the machinery manufacturing industry. The main products include series such as programmable controllers (PLC), human-machine interfaces (HMI), servo control systems, variable frequency drives, intelligent machine vision systems, and industrial robots, as well as complete sets of automated equipment. The products are widely used in various automation fields, including industries and sectors related to control such as aerospace, solar energy, wind power, nuclear power, tunnel engineering, textile machinery, CNC machine tools, power equipment, coal mining equipment, central air conditioning, and environmental protection engineering. Xinjie Electric adopts a business model centered on providing customized automated solutions for customers, thereby fostering the simultaneous growth of corporate value and customer value. The company has become a partner in the construction of numerous key-level projects. Xinjie’s products have been officially utilized in various major engineering projects, such as the Beijing Olympics and the Shanghai Industry Fair. Wuxi Xinje’s PLC products currently include the XC series and XD series. They are mainly applied in industries such as textiles, machine tools, packaging machinery, food processing machinery, HVAC, rubber, mining, plastic machinery, printing, and automotive manufacturing. Each product series offers a range of options for users to choose from, including standard, economy, enhanced, basic, motion control, and high-performance models. As a representative domestic enterprise in the PLC industry, Xinje’s PLCs boast several advantages: they allow C language programming within ladder diagrams, integrate motion control functions, offer enhanced program security features, and provide a wide variety of soft components with ample capacity. Additionally, their fast processing speed and convenient I/O switching make them easier to use for users. Xinjie Electric strives for excellence, utilizing a proactive team spirit and efficient actions to transform cutting-edge technological achievements into user-friendly automation products that serve various automation sectors. In terms of products and services, Xinja Electric provides localized support to its clients, offering customized solutions that take into account the characteristics of different industries as well as the specific requirements of each client. Currently, the company’s products are sold in over 20 major provinces and cities across the country, earning unanimous trust and high praise from customers. Yellowstone Kewei PLC: Huangshi Kewei Automatic Control Co., Ltd. is a provincial-level high-tech enterprise and software company that specializes in the development, production, and sales of embedded PLCs, servo drives, and automation systems. The key members of the company’s technical team have been working in the industrial control field for nearly 20 years, possessing strong capabilities in tackling technical challenges and extensive experience in developing industrial control products. The company’s founder, Gong Yunsheng, graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 1988 and devoted himself to research in automated instrumentation. In 1990, he developed an adaptive variable-structure temperature controller, which was granted a **patent and included in the **Torch Program. The company’s technical team began researching fieldbus control systems in 1998. The fieldbus control system for textile dyeing and finishing equipment developed by them received funding from the **Innovation Fund in 2001. The fieldbus control system for the drive units of rotary screen printers, which was the outcome of this research, was designated as a **new product worthy of widespread promotion in 2004. An embedded PLC integrates the PLC ladder programming language into a specific control device, endowing it with the basic functions of a PLC. On this software platform, developers can easily and quickly design general-purpose PLCs, customized PLCs, and various control boards. The embedded PLC was developed by Kewei Company based on its existing technologies in automated instrumentation and fieldbus technology, as well as over 10 years of experience in automation project implementation. Through more than 3 years of intensive research and development, in collaboration with Huazhong University of Science and Technology and Wuhan University of Technology, it was successfully created for the first time. Due to the significant social and economic value of embedded PLCs, they were included in a **key research program in 2005. The customized PLC for textile machinery, developed based on the embedded PLC software resulting from a **key research project, received funding from the **Innovation Fund in 2007. The elevator controller developed using this embedded PLC software was granted support from Hubei Province’s special software funding program in 2008. To date, Kuwei Company’s embedded PLC products – general-purpose PLCs, customized PLCs, and control boards – have been successfully applied in industries such as textile machinery, elevators, industrial furnaces, plastic machinery, printing and packaging machinery, food processing equipment, CNC machines, constant-pressure water supply systems, and environmental protection equipment. Zhenghang PLC, Shanghai Zhenghang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., is a high-tech enterprise dedicated to the development, production, sales, and service of products in the field of industrial control. The company is a leading provider of technologies and services in the fields of industrial automation and process automation, and it is also one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of control systems. Zhenghang PLC is a high-quality compact PLC produced by Shanghai Zhenghang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. It belongs to the top-tier PLCs among domestic products, offering safe, stable, and reliable performance along with excellent cost-performance ratios. To meet customers’ higher demands for product performance, Zhenghang has introduced the CHION series of PLCs. The CHION series of PLCs are high-quality PLCs manufactured in China by Zhenghang Company, utilizing German technology; they are fully compatible with Siemens S7-200 series PLC products. Programming and debugging can be carried out using Siemens S7-200’s software STEP7-MicroWin, and its CPUs and modules are fully compatible and can be used interchangeably. Besides the newly launched CHION-Cixen series, there are also the A series and H series, which have long been familiar to everyone. The A series are cost-effective products with an excellent price-performance ratio. For example, A5-C4007AR (24 inputs and 16 relay outputs). The A5 series of PLCs are high-performance PLCs that have been entirely developed and manufactured by Zhenghang Company. Zhenghang Company holds all the intellectual property rights related to the A5 series PLCs – including the upper-level software, interface protocols, lower-level software, hardware, and more. The A5 series uses BApp, a programming and debugging software developed by ZhengHang Electronics, for programming and debugging. The company’s main products currently include PLCs, HMIs, servos, specialized control systems, remote I/O devices, and fieldbus products. Its high-performance automation products and control solutions are widely used in various industries such as plastic machinery, electronic equipment, textile machinery, new energy sectors, refrigeration and heating systems, medical equipment, packaging equipment, and CNC equipment. After years of development, Zhenghang PLC has become a well-known brand among domestic PLCs.