Quick answer: the top-ranked tunnel boring machine brands in China on this list are NHI (Liaoning), Tie Jian Zhong Gong (Beijing) and Zhong Tie Gong Ye (Beijing). 5 Chinese brands are ranked by registration, contact and product data; 10 companies are listed in total. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Ranked tunnel boring machine brands
How this list is ranked- 01
NHI
北方重工NHI
- Tunnel boring machine
- Magnetic separators
- Rotary kilns
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2007.
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Tie Jian Zhong Gong
铁建重工
- Tunnel boring machine
- Cotton picker
- Cantilever roadheaders
Registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 2007.
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Zhong Tie Gong Ye
中铁工业
- Tunnel boring machine
- Wet shotcrete machines
- Raise boring machines
Registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1999.
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- 04
TEC 上海隧道TEC
Registered as 上海隧道工程有限公司 in 2014.
- Tunnel boring machine
- Precast concrete components
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1965.
- 05
Zhong Chuan Gui Dao 中船轨道
Registered as 中国船舶集团有限公司 in 2019.
- Tunnel boring machine
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1958.
International tunnel boring machine brands in China
Foreign-owned groups with Chinese manufacturing or sales companies. Listed separately so the ranking above covers Chinese manufacturers only.
- INT
Herrenknecht Herrenknecht海瑞克
Registered as 海瑞克(广州)隧道设备有限公司 in 2002.
- Tunnel boring machine
- Cantilever roadheaders
- Raise boring machines
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1977.
- INT
Robbins Robbins罗宾斯
Registered as 罗宾斯(上海)地下工程设备有限公司 in 2004.
- Tunnel boring machine
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email published; operating since 1952.
More Tunnel boring machine brands and companies
| Brand | Registered company | Website | Email / phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Zhong济重 | 济南重工集团有限公司 | jinanhi.com | 0531-86139276 |
| TerratecTerratec | 特瑞特克(广州)隧道工程设备有限公司 | — | — |
| Zhong Jiao Tian He中交天和 | 中交天和机械设备制造有限公司 | — | — |
Comparison table
| # | Company | Province | Est. | Registered company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | NHI北方重工NHI | Liaoning | 2007 | 北方重工集团有限公司 |
| 02 | Tie Jian Zhong Gong铁建重工 | Beijing | 2007 | 中国铁道建筑集团有限公司 |
| 03 | Zhong Tie Gong Ye中铁工业 | Beijing | 1999 | 中国铁路工程集团有限公司 |
| 04 | TEC上海隧道TEC | Shanghai | 1965 | 上海隧道工程有限公司 |
| 05 | Zhong Chuan Gui Dao中船轨道 | Shanghai | 1958 | 中国船舶集团有限公司 |
Frequently asked questions
How many tunnel boring machine manufacturers and suppliers in China are listed here?
10 companies are listed for tunnel boring machine (盾构机). 5 Chinese manufacturers have full profiles and are ranked; 2 international brands with China operations are listed separately.
Where are China's tunnel boring machine manufacturers located?
Among profiled companies: Shanghai (3), Beijing (2), Liaoning (1), Guangdong (1).
How is this list ranked?
By the completeness and verifiability of each company's data: a registered legal entity, an official website, published contact details, a product range and company history. The rank is not a quality rating, and no company pays for its position. See How we rank for the full method.
How do I contact these manufacturers?
Each listing shows the company's official website and, where published, its email and phone number. Of the 10 companies listed, 8 have an official website and 5 publish an email address.