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ABOUT US

COMPANY PROFILE

Established in 1983, 5ELEM is the world leading manufacturer of fire hoses, hose couplings and other fire fighting equipment. We have been supplying our products to the world for more than 30 years, our products have obtained the major international certificates like UL, FM, ULC, BS, EN, DIN etc.
We have built global business network covering 126 countries and areas, our full range of layflat hose solution can satisfy most clients' needs. We also have good reputation of providing flexible service like tailored solution, OEM service, etc.

1983
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Founded
1100
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Employees
300
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Patents
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Pennsylvania & Texas of America

R&D and Manufacturing Base

Liège, Belgium

R&D and Manufacturing Base

Shanghai, China

Global Sales & Management Center

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Southeast Asia Manufacturing Base

Taizhou, China

Headquarters & R&D Center

300
acre
Global factory area
36
One time exrusion through-the-weave production lines
76
large diameter circular weaving machine
15,000
m
Daily Production Capacity
20,000,000+
m
Annual Output
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What We Deliver

Focused on fiber-reinforced composites, we serve high-end municipal fire hose, industrial hose, agriculturial hose and oil & gas lay-flat hose with leading global expertise.

Built to Perform, Tested to Last

Stringent Raw Material Control
In-Process Quality Monitoring
Rigorous Finished Product Testing
Full International Certifications
ISO 9001-Certified Quality System
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Stringent Raw Material Control
Every batch of fiber and raw material is inspected at intake to guarantee consistent material performance.
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In-Process Quality Monitoring
Real-time monitoring throughout the composite manufacturing process keeps production parameters tightly controlled.
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Rigorous Finished Product Testing
Each hose line undergoes pressure, abrasion and endurance testing before release, backed by in-house laboratory capabilities.
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Full International Certifications
Our products carry all major international certifications, including UL-19 and BS 6391, recognized by markets worldwide.
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ISO 9001-Certified Quality System
Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system governs every stage of production, reinforced by product-level certifications including UL-19 and BS 6391.

Science-Led Innovation

Our core strength in specialty hose starts with materials science. Built on polymer fiber-reinforced composite technology, 5ELEM links our Shanghai R&D center with overseas application teams to turn lab breakthroughs into field-proven engineering solutions.
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Worldwide R&D Hubs
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Worldwide R&D Hubs
Worldwide R&D Hubs
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Advanced Materials Foundation
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Advanced Materials Foundation
Advanced Materials Foundation
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University & Research Partnerships
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University & Research Partnerships
University & Research Partnerships
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Lab-to-Field Engineering
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Lab-to-Field Engineering
Lab-to-Field Engineering

Global Footprint

Headquartered in Shanghai, 5ELEM operates manufacturing bases, R&D centers and operational hubs across China, the United States, Belgium and Vietnam—building a resilient global network to serve customers worldwide.
USA
Pennsylvania & Texas
Pennsylvania & Texas
R&D & Manufacturing Base
Focused on R&D, production and supply of high-end flat hose solutions.
Pennsylvania & Texas
Belgium
Liège
Liège
European Service Hub
Serving European markets, focusing on large-diameter municipal engineering and comprehensive pipeline solutions.
Liège
China
Taizhou
Taizhou
Headquarters & R&D Center
Primary domestic manufacturing hub, covering base material production and application R&D.
Taizhou
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Southeast Asia Manufacturing Base
Specialized in lean, precision manufacturing of premium flat hose products.
Ho Chi Minh City
1983
1983
The local government established the Taixian fire hose factory
2001
2001
Founded the Taizhou 5ELEM Fire Hose Company, the first Chinese company to enter the U.S. industrial market for flat hoses. Received certification as a "National Key New Product", was selected to join the "National Spark Plan Project"
2006
2006
With its second plant now in operation, the company has built the largest circular-knit production line in China, and has independently developed an integrated vulcanization and pressure testing production line with a manufacturing capacity of 20,000 km per year.
2007
2007
Established Shanghai Marketing and R&D Center, first company in domestic industry which obtained TUV, FM certification, obtained the title of "Technology and Knowledge Intensive Company", obtained the title of "Key Hi-Tech Company of National Torch Program".
2010
2010
Certified as the "Jiangsu Provincial Fire Hose Manufacturing Technology Research Center."
2013
2013
Established a third factory with a floor area of 146,000 square meters, which is the first factory in China to feature a 200-meter assembly line. Successfully developed shell's gas fracking water distribution hose, which is the market leader in the U.S. gas market.
2014
2014
Established the first overseas distribution center in Houston, United States, developed the 5MS (5ELEM Management System) and implemented it while promoting the 5MS culture.
2015
2015
Changed the name to 5ELEM Hi-Tech Corporation; decided to adopt fiber-reinforced composite materials as the company's strategic focus.
2016
2016
Built an Industry 4.0 materials plant; acquired two sets of twin-screw extruders from the German company Coperion, which have the highest torque in China; was recognized as a "Famous Brand of Jiangsu Province"; was certified as a "Model Smart Factory of Jiangsu Province"; and obtained TS16949 certification.
2017
2017
Established the Taiwan Market Development Center to develop a thin yet high-strength composite material; launched the "Indoor-Outdoor Dual-Material IH" trenchless renovation technology onto the market; and was awarded the title of "Key Enterprise for the Cultivation and Development of Well-Known Global Brands in Jiangsu Province."
2019
2019
Certified as a "National Green Factory", the carbon fiber sheet has been incorporated into LCFC's supply chain.
2020
2020
Has established a strategic partnership with the European companies Norditube and RTi, has developed a global supply system for trenchless renovation materials in industries such as irrigation, flow, gas, and oil, has become a qualified supplier to Acer, 5ELEM PPS's key materials are used in Fujitsu's ORM laptop, the world's lightest and simplest, won first prize in the "Technology Improvement Award of the China National Textile and Apparel Council".
2021
2021
Energy storage luminous coating won the Technology Innovation Award in the coatings industry, transforming and modernizing its underground pipeline to become a "one-stop shop" provider of solutions for the entire supply chain—from R&D, manufacturing, and construction to turnkey contracting, operations, and investment.
2022
2022
The Company won the national "Little Giant" award for new enterprises, the Jiangsu Special Project for International Scientific and Technological Cooperation, the third-place Jiangsu Science and Technology Award, and the Taizhou Mayor's Quality Award; it completed the acquisition of a stake in NordiTube and the purchase of a stake in RTi, establishing a provider of underground pipeline network solutions with the widest range of products, the most advanced technology, and the most extensive track record in China; it also established a factory in Vietnam.
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