# The 50 largest companies with in-house R&D in Shandong

Tamtam tracks 51 companies with in-house R&D headquartered in Shandong. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Haier, GoerTek Inc. and Hisense Group. Their median headcount is 416. Half of them were founded in 1999 or later.

These Shandong-based companies are mostly large firms in manufacturing, with a focus on electronics, chemicals, and industrial equipment. Notable examples include Haier, a global provider of IoT solutions, and Hisense Group, which manufactures consumer electronics and home appliances. Wanhua Chemical Group is a leader in polyurethanes manufacturing, while KERUI PETROLEUM specializes in petroleum equipment and oilfield services. Shandong University stands out as a major higher education institution. Another key player is GoerTek Inc., a global leader in component parts and finished products. These companies collectively demonstrate a strong regional concentration in manufacturing.

The data shows a significant cluster of companies with headquarters in Qingdao, including Haier, Hisense Group, and CIMC Qingdao, which manufactures reefer containers. Weifang also features prominently with companies like GoerTek Inc. and Rainbow Agro. The presence of both established giants and younger firms, such as Wanhua Chemical Group (founded in 1998) and Mesnac Co., Ltd (founded in 2000), indicates a mix of long-standing industrial strength and more recent technological development.

🇨🇳 Shandong · 50 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Haier](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/haier) (haier.com)<br>A world-leading provider of IoT solutions, Haier Group focuses on user experience, offering premium brands and tailored smart life experiences globally | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Qingdao | 19,185 | 1984 |
| 2 | [GoerTek Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/goertek-inc) (goertek.com)<br>A global leader in component parts and finished products spanning various industries, dedicated to innovation, rapid growth, and client satisfaction | Computers and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Weifang | 7,030 | 2001 |
| 3 | [Hisense Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hisense-group) (hisense-usa.com)<br>Manufactures and sells consumer electronics and home appliances globally, operating multiple brands, R&D centers, and industrial parks worldwide. | Computers and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Qingdao | 4,942 | 1969 |
| 4 | [Shandong University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shandong-university) (sdu.edu.cn)<br>A key comprehensive university with a long history and strong academic strength, offering a variety of disciplines and influential both domestically and internationally | Higher Education | 🇨🇳 Jinan | 3,991 |  |
| 5 | [Wanhua Chemical Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wanhua-chemical-group) (en.whchem.com)<br>Global leader in polyurethanes manufacturing with focus on innovation, quality, and customer service Offering advanced coatings solutions and petrochemical products worldwide | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Yantai | 1,973 | 1998 |
| 6 | [齐鲁制药有限公司](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/company-9478310) (qilu-pharma.com)<br>The company specializes in research, production, and sales of pharmaceuticals for cancer, cardiovascular, infection, psychiatric, neurological, and ophthalmic diseases, with a focus on innovation and international expansion | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Jinan | 1,716 |  |
| 7 | [KERUI PETROLEUM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kerui-petroleum) (keruigroup.com)<br>A leading industrial group in China specializing in petroleum equipment manufacturing, oilfield services, and EPC turnkey projects with over 8000 employees | Oil and Gas | 🇨🇳 Dongying | 1,682 |  |
| 8 | [CIMC Qingdao](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cimc-qingdao) (qdcimc.com)<br>Manufactures traditional and special reefer containers, with a global reputation for high output and quality, serving shipping and leasing companies | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇨🇳 Qingdao | 1,463 | 1999 |
| 9 | [Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yantai-cimc-raffles-offshore-ltd) (cimc-raffles.com)<br>International offshore builder with extensive engineering capabilities, specialized in constructing large offshore vessels using advanced facilities and unique construction methodology for efficiency and quality | Shipbuilding | 🇨🇳 Yantai | 1,233 |  |
| 10 | [Rainbow Agro](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rainbow-agro) (rainbowagro.com)<br>A leading crop protection company providing tailored solutions to customers worldwide, focusing on growth and development in the agro productive chain | Farming | 🇨🇳 Weifang | 1,012 | 2000 |
| 11 | [INTCO MEDICAL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/intco-medical) (intcomedical.com)<br>High-tech manufacturing company specializing in medical consumables and durable medical equipment, exporting products to over 120 countries worldwide | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Zibo | 716 |  |
| 12 | [WEGO Holding](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wego-holding) (weigaoholding.com)<br>Established in 1988, this industry leader in medical devices produces over 500 products with advanced technology, breaking foreign monopolies and winning national awards | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Weihai | 674 |  |
| 13 | [烟台欣和企业食品有限公司](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/company-6400671) (shinhoglobal.com)<br>A group company with a focus on "food", aiming to bring a better future through positive impact on dining ecology | Food and Beverage Services | 🇨🇳 Yantai | 643 |  |
| 14 | [Weichai Power Co., Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/weichai-power-co-ltd) (weichai.com)<br>The company manufactures automobiles and equipment. It also has business platforms in construction machinery, powertrain systems, luxury yachts, and financial services, operating globally. | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Weifang | 619 |  |
| 15 | [Mesnac Co., Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mesnac-co-ltd) (en.mesnac.com)<br>International high-tech enterprise specializing in rubber machinery, IoT, new materials, and environmental protection, providing smart manufacturing solutions and leading industry innovation globally | Automation Machinery Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Qingdao | 595 | 2000 |
| 16 | [Sailun Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sailun-group) (en.sailungroup.com)<br>Aiming to be a global leader in tires by 2025, focusing on autonomous technology, intelligent manufacturing, and social responsibility | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Qingdao | 581 | 2002 |
| 17 | [Bodor Laser](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bodor-laser) (bodor.com)<br>Leading provider of innovative laser solutions since 2008, revolutionizing manufacturing with high-quality, cost-effective metal products for various industries worldwide | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Jinan | 561 | 2008 |
| 18 | [China University of Petroleum 中国石油大学(华东)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/china-university-of-petroleum) (upc.edu.cn)<br>A national university in China with top research programs in petroleum and petrochemical technology, offering high-quality education and innovative scientific research | Higher Education | 🇨🇳 Qingdao | 558 | 1953 |
| 19 | [Haier Smart Home](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/haier-smart-home) (haier.com)<br>Specializing in smart home technologies, the company offers innovative solutions for home automation, connected appliances, and interactive devices | Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Qingdao | 542 |  |
| 20 | [Zhongtong Bus & Holding Co., Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zhongtong-bus-and-holding-co-ltd) (zhongtong.com)<br>A leading bus manufacturer in China, with advanced production facilities and a focus on new-energy and energy-saving buses | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Liaocheng | 527 | 1958 |
| 21 | [TOPSCOMM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/topscomm) (topscomm.com)<br>Provider of industrial-grade chips with independent intellectual property, specializing in automated manufacturing for various fields including IoT, energy efficiency, and fire protection | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Qingdao | 452 | 2008 |
| 22 | [biobase](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/biobase) (biobase.cn)<br>A professional manufacturer in China with over 400 employees, specializing in lab and medical products including Biosafety Isolation Systems and Cold Chain Systems | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Jinan | 442 | 1999 |
| 23 | [Shandong Expressway](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shandong-expressway) (sdhsg.com)<br>State-owned infrastructure investment group in Shandong Province with assets exceeding 1 trillion yuan, focused on infrastructure development and operations | Utilities | 🇨🇳 Jinan | 429 | 1999 |
| 24 | [山东恒宇科技集团](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/company-dongying) (hengyugroup.com)<br>The company is a large enterprise group specializing in tires and new energy, also involved in real estate, international trade, and automotive manufacturing partnerships | Automation Machinery Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Dongying | 417 | 2005 |
| 25 | [Triangle Tyre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/triangle-tyre) (triangle.com.cn)<br>A leading manufacturer of radial tyres with a strong focus on research, development, and global expansion, offering a promising career for innovators worldwide | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Weihai | 416 | 1976 |
| 26 | [INTCO Framing](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/intco-framing) (intco-framing.com)<br>A high-tech manufacturer producing picture frame mouldings, wall art frames, mirror frames, decorative baseboards, and crown moulding for home decoration worldwide | Wholesale | 🇨🇳 Zibo | 399 |  |
| 27 | [Chemical Group Co., Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chemical-group-co-ltd) (luxichemical.com)<br>A state-owned chemicals enterprise in China, Luxi Group focuses on new chemical materials, fertilizers, and research, with a strong emphasis on innovation and industrial development | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Liaocheng | 389 |  |
| 28 | [CHAMBROAD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chambroad) (chambroad.com)<br>A diversified industrial group specializing in high-end chemicals, materials, manufacturing equipment, and industrial services, with a focus on sustainability and global reach | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Binzhou | 362 | 1991 |
| 29 | [Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dongfang-electronics-co-ltd) (dongfangelec.com)<br>A computer software company located in YANTAI, focusing on building relationships on LinkedIn to attract customers, brand fans, and employees | Software Development | 🇨🇳 Yantai | 352 |  |
| 30 | [豪迈集团股份有限公司](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/company-weifang) (himile.com)<br>A management consulting company based in China, specializing in providing services in strategic planning and business development | Business Consulting and Services | 🇨🇳 Weifang | 338 |  |
| 31 | [Shandong Luqiao Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shandong-luqiao-group) (sdluqiao.com)<br>Established in 1948 in Shandong, China, specializing in road and bridge infrastructure projects | Utilities | 🇨🇳 Jinan | 326 | 1948 |
| 32 | [HIMILE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/himile) (himile.com)<br>International enterprise specializing in top-grade tire mold and high-end mechanical manufacturing, with partnerships with global top 500 companies and numerous patents | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Gaomi CITY | 321 | 1995 |
| 33 | [金正大生态工程集团股份有限公司](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/company-32386346) (kingenta.com)<br>A Chinese chemicals company specializing in ecological engineering services located in Shandong Province | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Linyi | 295 |  |
| 34 | [Himile Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/himile-group) (himile.com)<br>A diversified international enterprise with subsidiaries in manufacturing, real estate, education, and more, specializing in top-grade tire molds and mechanical manufacturing | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇨🇳 Gaomi | 295 | 1995 |
| 35 | [Dongyue Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dongyue-group) (dongyuechem.com)<br>Manufacturer of high-end fluorine and silicone materials with the largest production base in China, established in 1987 with headquarters in Shandong Province | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Zibo | 284 | 1987 |
| 36 | [Shandong Luoxin Pharmaceutical Group Stock Co.,Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shandong-luoxin-pharmaceutical-group-stock-co-ltd) (luoxin.cn)<br>The company specializes in producing a wide range of pharmaceutical products such as antibiotics, antivirals, proton pump inhibitors, and oncology medications | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Linyi | 278 |  |
| 37 | [Shandong Grad Group Co.,Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shandong-grad-group-co-ltd) (gradgroup.com)<br>Shandong GRAD Group is a large enterprise specializing in central air conditioning, composite material, and solar energy products, with various subsidiaries and certifications | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Dezhou | 275 | 1993 |
| 38 | [Impulse](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/impulse) (impulsefitness.com)<br>Leader in fitness equipment industry since early 1990s, focusing on R&D, manufacturing, and sales Listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2017 | Sporting Goods Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Qingdao | 271 | 2004 |
| 39 | [Bloomage](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bloomage) (bloomagebioactive.com)<br>A national High-Tech enterprise specializing in the research, development, and production of Sodium Hyaluronate and bioactive ingredients through fermentation procedures since the 1990s | Biotechnology Research | 🇨🇳 Jinan | 252 | 1998 |
| 40 | [倍耐力轮胎有限公司](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/company-jining) (pirelli.cn)<br>A tire manufacturing company based in China, specializing in producing high-quality plastic tires for various vehicles | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Jining | 240 |  |
| 41 | [SINOTRUK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sinotruk) (error.alibaba.com)<br>A professional manufacturer of trucks and construction machines based in China, offering a variety of products for interested customers to inquire about | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Jinan | 229 | 1956 |
| 42 | [Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (formerly Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co., Ltd.)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wanhua-chemical-group-co-ltd-formerly-yantai-wanhua-polyurethanes-co-ltd) (en.whchem.com)<br>Leading producer of MDI and related products globally, with operations in Asia, Europe, and America, offering great career opportunities in a dynamic environment | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Yantai | 216 | 1998 |
| 43 | [Zaozhuang University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zaozhuang-university) (uzz.edu.cn)<br>A public undergraduate university in Shandong, China, initially established as a teachers' training school before transitioning into a full-time undergraduate institution | Higher Education | 🇨🇳 | 181 | 1984 |
| 44 | [青岛特来电新能源有限公司](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/company-qingdao) (teld.cn)<br>The company specializes in building and operating electric vehicle charging networks, offering innovative smart charging solutions and value-added services in the energy sector | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇨🇳 Qingdao | 103 | 2014 |
| 45 | [SNBC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/snbc) (snbc.com.cn)<br>A leading provider of smart devices and solutions for global industries, specializing in development, production, sales, and services | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇨🇳 Weihai | 86 | 2002 |
| 46 | [Qingdao ZhongRui Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/qingdao-zhongrui-group) (zhongruigroup.com)<br>Automotive aftermarket service provider with over 90 engineers offering technical solutions for 1,000+ auto dealers in Qingdao since October 2011 | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Qingdao | 64 | 2011 |
| 47 | [Shandong Gold Phoenix Co.,Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shandong-gold-phoenix-co-ltd) (chinabrake.com)<br>A national high-tech enterprise manufacturing braking friction products for global market, with a wide range of products exported worldwide | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Leling | 26 | 1999 |
| 48 | [Shandong Focusfreda Biotech Co.,Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shandong-focusfreda-biotech-co-ltd) (focus-freda.com)<br>A national high-tech enterprise specializing in sodium hyaluronate production for cosmetics, health products, and pharmaceuticals with a global presence | Biotechnology Research | 🇨🇳 Jining | 25 | 2012 |
| 49 | [Jinan Jingzheng Electronics Co.,Ltd(Nanoln)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jinan-jingzheng-electronics-co-ltd-nanoln) (nanoln.com)<br>Specialized in producing single-crystal lithium niobate thin films, the company has high-tech cleanrooms and experienced staff in optical and semi-conductor fields | Semiconductor Manufacturing | 🇨🇳 Jinan | 7 | 2010 |
| 50 | [AMHWA Biopharm Co., Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/amhwa-biopharm-co-ltd) (awabiopharm.com)<br>Specializing in manufacturing, selling, and researching sodium hyaluronate for Cosmetic, Food, Eyedrop, and Injection grade products with advanced technology and quality control | Biotechnology Research | 🇨🇳 Jinan | 6 |  |

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Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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