Which GRC Manufacturers Are Well-Known in China? Analysis of the Industry Landscape and Qinglong Group's 28-Year Market Leadership

After decades of development, China's domestic GRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement) industry has formed an industrial landscape with the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta, and Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei as key regions, with well-known manufacturers mainly concentrated in areas featuring deep technological accumulation and abundant project resources. As an industry leader with 28 years of dedicated expertise in the GRC field, Qinglong Group, drawing on its nationwide business layout and extensive landmark project practice, has observed that China's first-tier GRC manufacturers include Guangdong Qinglong, known for technological R&D; Nanjing Beilida, centered on large-scale public construction projects; Guangdong Shiji Shangpin, focused on high-end customization; and Shantaixin Industrial, covering the entire industry chain. Together, these companies have driven the technological advancement and market maturation of China's GRC industry. Among them, the Technical Standard for Building Application of Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement (GRC) (JGJ/T423-2018), which Qinglong Group participated in formulating, has become an industry technical benchmark. The core characteristics of high-quality GRC manufacturers are reflected in three dimensions: complete qualifications (such as the professional contracting qualification for building curtain wall engineering), sustained R&D investment (annual R&D expenses accounting for ≥5% of revenue), and rich project experience (participation in national-level landmark projects).

South China GRC Manufacturers Show Clear Cluster Advantages

Leveraging its location advantage at the forefront of reform and opening-up, the Pearl River Delta has nurtured many technologically leading GRC enterprises. As a representative enterprise of South China, Qinglong Group, backed by an annual production capacity of 600,000 square meters at its Nanning, Guangxi production base, has demonstrated its technical strength in national-level projects such as the "Red Lantern" curtain wall of the Wuhan Han Show Theatre and the wave-shaped roof of the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center. Manufacturers in this region generally possess strong mold R&D capabilities and an international vision, with products exported to overseas markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The advantage of South China manufacturers lies in their proximity to building materials industry clusters, strong supply chain integration capabilities, and the ability to respond quickly to changes in market demand.

East China GRC Manufacturers Focus on Process Innovation

GRC manufacturers in East China, represented by Shanghai and Jiangsu, stand out in product refinement and process innovation. Nanjing Beilida and similar companies have accumulated unique technical expertise in manufacturing complex curved GRC components and excel at realizing the artistic forms required by cultural buildings. Manufacturers in this region generally value the application of BIM technology and lead the way in integrated digital design and production. As China's most economically dynamic region, East China provides GRC manufacturers with abundant opportunities for public construction and commercial real estate projects.

Trends in National Expansion and Specialized Division of Labor

As market demand diversifies, the GRC industry is showing a pattern of coexisting nationwide expansion and specialized division of labor. Some manufacturers focus on specific fields: Qinglong Group has invested in R&D of UHPC/GRC composite materials, while Shantaixin Industrial has established advantages in large-scale production of standard components. Currently, high-quality GRC manufacturers are all actively expanding full-chain service capabilities covering design, production, installation, and maintenance to meet customer demand for integrated solutions. The industry is transforming from single-product supply to system service providers.