2025 Deep Guide to China’s Top 10 Curtain Wall Manufacturers

⚠️ The Market Reality

However, in the current economic cycle, the logic for selecting suppliers has shifted from simply comparing fame to comparing financial stability and delivery capability. For developers and general contractors, choosing a partner with deep technical reserves, secure cash flow, and zero record of major debt defaults is critical.

This guide selects 10 industry benchmarks with healthy operating status and strong risk resistance. The list ranges from industry leaders capable of building the world’s tallest skyscrapers to engineering export giants with global supply chain integration capabilities.

1. Jangho (Jangho Group)

Brand Evaluation: The navigator of the global curtain wall industry, a giant known for “China Speed” and “World Heights.”

Descripción general de la empresa: Jangho is currently one of the world’s largest providers of curtain wall system solutions by scale and market share. As the core industry of the A-share listed Jangho Group, it allocates resources globally and possesses extremely strong capital reserves. Even during industry downturns, Jangho maintains strong order capabilities and contractual credibility, serving as the “anchor” for major landmark projects.

• Established: 1999
• HQ: Beijing
• Productos clave: Super high-rise unitized curtain walls, BIPV (Building Integrated PV), Intelligent breathing curtain walls.

Reason for Listing: Consistently ranked #1 in China’s Top 50 Curtain Wall Enterprises. Its powerful capital advancement capability makes it the undisputed choice for super high-rises (300m+).

2. Fangda (Fangda Group)

Brand Evaluation: The “Whampoa Military Academy” of China’s curtain wall industry; a veteran brand known for technology-driven stability.

Descripción general de la empresa: A subsidiary of Fangda Group, Fangda was one of the earliest companies to enter the curtain wall industry in China. Unlike competitors who expanded aggressively, Fangda focuses heavily on cash flow management, maintaining a debt-to-asset ratio well below the industry average. Additionally, Fangda is a top global manufacturer of aluminum panels. This “Engineering + Materials” closed-loop model gives it unmatched advantages in cost control and quality assurance.

• Established: 1991
• HQ: Shenzhen, Guangdong
• Productos clave: Energy-saving curtain walls, Aluminum panel curtain walls, LED photoelectric facades.

Reason for Listing: An early setter of industry technical standards and winner of the “National Quality Award.” Known for stability and avoiding blind leverage, making it one of the “safest” partners in the supply chain.

3. Sanxin (Sanxin Technology)

Brand Evaluation: The “National Team” backed by the Aviation Industry; a special force for high-precision and difficult projects.

Descripción general de la empresa: Sanxin is a subsidiary of AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China), a central state-owned enterprise. This lineage implies not only extreme financial security but also a gene for precision manufacturing derived from aviation. Sanxin dominates nearly half of China’s airport terminal curtain wall market and excels in solving complex challenges involving steel structures and glass.

• Established: 1995
• HQ: Shenzhen, Guangdong
• Productos clave: Point-supported glass curtain walls, Large-span spatial steel structures, Airport terminal systems.

Reason for Listing: Holds dual Class-A qualifications for design and construction. Its state-owned background means near-zero bankruptcy risk, and it holds a monopoly-like position in cable structures and airport terminals.

4. Wuhan Lingyun

Brand Evaluation: An industry founder inheriting military quality; the expert on Chinese towers and landmarks.

Descripción general de la empresa: Wuhan Lingyun was one of the first enterprises to enter the curtain wall industry in China. Formerly part of the Lingyun Technology Group (Military), it undertook some of China’s earliest landmark curtain wall projects as early as 1984. Lingyun is low-profile and pragmatic but possesses astonishing strength in high-difficulty projects. Many of China’s iconic TV towers were built by them.

• Established: 1984
• HQ: Wuhan, Hubei
• Productos clave: Super high-rise curtain walls, TV tower special facades, Unitized curtain walls.

Reason for Listing: Known as the “King of Towers” in China. It is one of the few old-school state-owned enterprises with deep military roots and profound technical accumulation.

5. Yasha (Yasha Curtain Wall)

Brand Evaluation: The core segment of a decoration giant; a comprehensive service provider perfectly blending interior aesthetics with exterior technology.

Descripción general de la empresa: Zhejiang Yasha Curtain Wall Co., Ltd. is a core subsidiary of the listed company Yasha Group. Leveraging the powerful platform of its parent company, it enjoys natural advantages in capital and management. Yasha excels in “Inside + Outside” projects, performing exceptionally well in 5-star hotels and high-end commercial complexes where exterior detailing is critical.

• Established: 2001
• HQ: Shaoxing, Zhejiang
• Productos clave: Unitized glass curtain walls, Stone curtain walls, GRC industrialized facades.

Reason for Listing: Ranked among the top China Building Decoration Enterprises for over a decade. Yasha offers integrated “Interior + Exterior” services, reducing cross-construction conflicts.

6. Apro (Guangzhou Apro)

Brand Evaluation: A comprehensive engineering giant with a global vision, fully capable of undertaking mega and large-scale landmark curtain wall projects.

Descripción general de la empresa: Established in 2015 and headquartered in Guangzhou, Apro is a modern curtain wall and window system integrator combining design, manufacturing, export, and engineering services. The company has not only achieved remarkable results in international trade but also possesses deep reserves in large-scale engineering technology. Apro is fully capable of handling mega commercial complexes, high-rise residential clusters, and large public facilities, providing global clients with all-encompassing solutions from high-difficulty scheme design and supply chain integration to massive-volume delivery.

• Established: 2015
• HQ: Guangzhou, Guangdong
• Productos clave: Large-scale unitized curtain walls, Customized engineering window systems, Super-large glass facades.

Reason for Listing: Unlike traditional construction-only firms, Apro is a pioneer in “Engineering Productization.” Its core strength lies in powerful global supply chain integration, enabling it to manage the complex demands of mega projects and provide customized products that meet international standards (e.g., AS/NZS, US standards).

7. Zhongnan (Zhongnan Curtain Wall)

Brand Evaluation: The private construction giant of East China; a comprehensive enterprise known for robust delivery capabilities.

Descripción general de la empresa: Affiliated with the Zhejiang Zhongnan Construction Group, this company has consistently ranked in the top 3 of China’s Building Decoration Top 100. Zhongnan has massive experience in residential supporting facilities, office buildings, and large urban complexes, holding a dominant position in the East China market. Despite industry volatility, its curtain wall division maintains efficient operations thanks to a solid technical foundation.

• Established: 1984
• HQ: Hangzhou, Zhejiang
• Productos clave: Stick curtain walls, Metal roofing systems, PV curtain walls.

Reason for Listing: Holds Class-A Design and Class-1 Construction qualifications. Known for “speed, stability, and cooperation,” it is a dominant force in stadiums and transport hubs.

8. Keyuan (Keyuan Construction)

Brand Evaluation: A Shenzhen powerhouse deeply rooted in the high-tech sector, specializing in high-end public buildings and corporate HQs.

Descripción general de la empresa: Keyuan is a veteran architectural decoration enterprise in Shenzhen. In recent years, it has achieved stellar results in building headquarters for tech giants. They avoid low-end price wars, focusing instead on the high-end public building market which demands high quality and environmental standards. The company is financially stable and technically experienced, making it ideal for clients requiring high-tech aesthetics and green energy capabilities.

• Established: 1992
• HQ: Shenzhen, Guangdong
• Productos clave: Glass curtain walls, BIPV (PV integrated), High-tech factory facades.

Reason for Listing: A National High-Tech Enterprise and repeat winner of the “National Architectural Engineering Decoration Award.” Keyuan has rich experience serving tech giants (e.g., Tencent, Huawei, ZTE).

9. Jinyue (Jinyue Curtain Wall)

Brand Evaluation: A design avant-garde daring to challenge the impossible; a pioneer of high-difficulty irregular curtain walls in South China.

Descripción general de la empresa: Jinyue was one of the earliest joint-venture curtain wall enterprises in China and represents the strongest local capability in Guangzhou. It is famous for undertaking “bizarre and difficult” landmarks. Its most famous work is the Canton Tower, where the coordination between the complex steel structure and the curtain wall was world-class in difficulty.

• Established: 1985
• HQ: Guangzhou, Guangdong
• Productos clave: Super high-rise unitized curtain walls, Complex geometric facades, Landmark building skins.

Reason for Listing: The “Tech Geeks” of the industry. Winner of the “Tien-yow Jeme Civil Engineering Prize.” Jinyue is the behind-the-scenes force that brings the designs of world-class architects to reality.

10. Gold Mantis (Gold Mantis Curtain Wall)

Brand Evaluation: A profit-growth black horse leading the industry; a powerhouse challenging irregular designs and super-high difficulties.

Descripción general de la empresa: As an independent brand under China’s #1 decoration company, Gold Mantis, this division has seen rapid development with net profit growth rates leading the top tier. They dare to challenge extremely complex designs, such as the massive “Wings of Future” roof at Suzhou Center. Backed by the group’s powerful supply chain and capital pool, they are excellent at guaranteeing deadlines and handling contingencies.

• Established: 1993 (Group)
• HQ: Suzhou, Jiangsu
• Productos clave: Complex irregular curtain walls, Double-curved facades, BIM full-cycle design.

Reason for Listing: Leveraging the brand backing of Gold Mantis (ranked #1 in decoration for years), it leads the industry in BIM application and irregular construction, combining artistic realization with financial security.

🏙️ For World-Class Super High-Rises (300m+)

Elegir Jangho o Wuhan Lingyun. They possess “National Team” level risk resistance and technical reserves for vertical height.

🌍 For Overseas Mega Projects or High-Standard Engineering Customization & Export

Apro is the optimal choice. With their capability to integrate global supply chains, they solve the issues of material supply and system implementation for large-scale projects abroad, bridging the gap between manufacturing and on-site engineering.

🎨 For Artistic Design & Complex/Irregular Forms (e.g., Zaha Hadid style)

Gold Mantis, Jinyue, y Sanxin are the most reliable technical partners.

Q1: Strategic Selection: When should I choose a “Construction Giant” vs. a “System Integrator”?

A: This depends entirely on your project location and delivery model:

• Choose Construction Giants (Jangho, Lingyun, etc.) if: Your project is a super-tall landmark (300m+) or located in a region where these giants have established local labor teams (e.g., Middle East, Southeast Asia). You are buying a “Turnkey Service” (Materials + Labor + On-site Management).
• Choose System Integrators (Apro) if: Your project is overseas (Australia, Americas, Europe) and you want to optimize costs. Apro specializes in the “Design + Manufacture + Export” model. They supply the high-standard unitized systems and send technical guides, allowing you to use local labor for installation. This avoids the massive overhead of deploying a Chinese construction team abroad while retaining Chinese manufacturing efficiency.

Q2: Value Engineering (VE): Can these manufacturers help reduce my budget without sacrificing aesthetics?

A: Yes, but their approaches differ.

• Top-Tier Design Firms (Gold Mantis, Jinyue): They excel at Geometry Optimization. For complex shapes (like Zaha Hadid designs), they can rationalize double-curved glass into single-curved or flat triangular panels, potentially saving 30-40% in glass costs while maintaining the visual effect.
• Integrated Suppliers (Fangda, Apro): Se centran en System Optimization. By adjusting the profile wall thickness or changing the alloy temper (e.g., 6063-T6 vs T5) based on precise structural calculations, they can reduce aluminum tonnage significantly. Decision Tip: Involve them early in the Design Development (DD) phase, not just at the Tender phase, to maximize VE results.

Q3: Warranty Logic: Who is actually responsible if a glass pane fails in 10 years?

A: This is a critical contractual distinction.

• The “Back-to-Back” Trap: Many smaller fabricators merely pass on the glass factory’s warranty. If the glass fails, they tell you to call the glass maker.
• The “System Warranty” Advantage: The manufacturers on this list (especially Jangho, Sanxin, Apro) typically offer a System Warranty. This means they take responsibility for the entire assembly (silicone, glass, aluminum, hardware). If a failure occurs, they are your single point of contact. Decision Tip: Always demand a “Single Source System Warranty” in your procurement contract.

Q4: Compliance & Standards: Can these Chinese manufacturers really meet AS/NZS, ASTM, or Eurocodes?

A: Yes, but the “Willingness to Test” varies.

• Top-tier firms (Rank 1-5) have all passed these tests for landmarks, but they may be slow to react to specific testing requirements for non-mega projects.
• Export-focused firms (like Apro) are often more agile in coordinating with international labs (Intertek, SGS) to pass specific performance mock-up tests (PMU) required by your local building codes, as this is their core business model.

Q5: Production Priority: How do I ensure my project doesn’t get “bumped” by a larger order?

A: Capacity slotting is a real risk.

The Risk: Giants like Jangho or Fangda often have “National Orders” (e.g., government projects) that take political precedence. If your project is mid-sized, you might face delays during peak seasons.

The Strategy:

• Book “Factory Capacity” contractually: Penalty clauses specifically for manufacturing delays, not just installation delays.
• Visual Mock-Up (VMU) Leverage: Do not sign the final bulk supply contract until the VMU is approved. This keeps the manufacturer hungry to lock in your order.
• Agile Alternatives: For projects under 50,000 sqm, firms like Apro or Keyuan often provide better “Customer Attention” and priority slotting than the massive giants who are focused on 500-meter towers.