About us

History

1963   

Chung Mei Metal & Plastic Factory Limited was established for the manufacturing of battery-operated flashlights for the US market. Completion of the Chung Mei manufacturing base was a four-storey factory building in Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1970   

Chung Mei started exporting to the UK and Europe. 

1986  

Chung Mei set up its first manufacturing base in Shenzhen, China by leasing some premises in “Dongguan, Humen”.

1986   

Redevelopment of Chung Mei’s manufacturing site in Hong Kong.

1989  

Chung Mei Metal Plastic Factory Limited was renamed Chung Mei Industries Limited. Establishment of Chung Mei International Holdings Limited (BVI) as a holding company.  Chung Mei Properties Limited was formally set up with the completion of Chung Mei Centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1990   

Chung Mei ventured into manufacturing of electric appliances, in the kitchen electrics and heating product categories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1992    

Secured its own site in Dongguan for building its own manufacturing center in China. Established Dongguan Mei Qun Electric Appliances Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary (‘WOFE’) of Chung Mei Industries Limited.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1994   

Chung Mei China manufacturing facility was completed. First production started in early 1994.
1997

Chung Mei became the first manufacturer in Asia to manufacture 3kw (Quick Boil) electric kettles and “thin film” kettles.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1998    

Chung Mei received ISO 9001: 2000 Certification. Formed its own Life test and Lab facilities.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1999    

With the success of the company’s heating product line, Chung Mei ventured into other air treatment products - humidifiers, air cleaners and specialized fans.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1999    

Chung Mei became one of the biggest manufacturers of electric kettles in Asia, manufacturing for major brands like Philips, Kenwood, Sunbeam, Black & Decker, etc. In addition, it became one of the largest customers of Strix Control of the UK. 

 

2016-2017    

Chung Mei partnered with various injection molding, assembly and manufacturing companies in China. Chung Mei focused more of its resources in Engineering Development. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018-2021 

Chung Mei became more involved in the design, development and research of products with its customers and developed more unique products like cold brew coffee makers, soda fountain machines, auto drive wheel-chairs, etc. Such products involve more IP which Chung Mei works and shares together with its customers.

 

2002 - 2004  

Chung Mei went into joint venture with DemirDorkum, a subsidiary of KOC, the largest industrial company in Turkey, setting up “Demirdorkum - Chung Mei Industries Ltd”.  It manufactured water heaters in China. This is the first Turkish manufacturing joint venture in China.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007  

Demirdorkum sold its water heating business to Valliant of Germany.

2007    

Chung Mei went into joint venture with Essegielle of Italy manufacturing espresso machines in China. Essegielle was subsequently acquired by N&W Global Vending SpA which became Chung Mei’s partner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012  

Chung Mei bought back the outstanding shares of Demirdorkum - Chung Mei Industries Ltd from Vaillant. Demirdorkum-Chung Mei Industries Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Chung Mei.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014  

Chung Mei restructured the espresso machine manufacturing joint venture with N＆W Global Vending SpA and Chung Mei became a designated supplier partner of N&W.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015  

Chung Mei continued to automate its production operation.

 

 

2022-

We have also recently renovated our factory in Dongguan, China, which has a brand new feel.