13.05.2026

Precision and innovation for a dynamic market

MAPAL in China – Local expertise and global standards

Since its founding in 2003, MAPAL in China has developed into a key part of the MAPAL Group’s global network. With a strong base in Shanghai, the company provides high-precision tooling solutions and services tailored for the demands of the local market.

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Mehrere Mitarbeiter eines Standorts in China
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    Gruppenfoto von Mitarbeitern des Standorts Shanghai. ©MAPAL 

  • Interessierte Kunden von MAPAL in China mit einem Bauteil
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    Auf Messen vor Ort in China können Besucher auch gefertigte Bauteile genauer unter die Lupe nehmen. ©MAPAL 

  • Mitarbeiter von MAPAL in China bei einer Demonstration verschiedener vor Ort gefertigter Komponenten
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    Ein Mitarbeiter von MAPAL in China führt interessierten Kunden vor Ort gefertigte Komponenten vor. ©MAPAL 

  • Außenaufnahme des Innenhofs von MAPAL in China
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    Hier geht’s rein: der Eingangsbereich des MAPAL Standorts in Shanghai. ©MAPAL 

  • Blick ins Showroom eines Standorts von MAPAL in China
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    Am Standort in Shanghai werden auch diverse Werkzeuge aus dem Portfolio von MAPAL in modern eingerichtete Umgebung präsentiert. ©MAPAL 

  • Blick in den Bürobereich des MAPAL Standorts Shanghai
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    Modern ausgestattet ist auch der Office-Bereich am Standort Shanghai. ©MAPAL 
Durch die direkte Präsenz vor Ort stellt MAPAL kurze Reaktionszeiten, individuelle Unterstützung und eine reibungslose Abstimmung für Kunden in China sicher – und begleitet chinesische Kunden zudem bei ihrer internationalen Expansion. MAPAL betreibt drei Produktionsstandorte für den chinesischen Markt: zwei Werke in Shanghai sowie ein Werk in Tainan, Taiwan. Diese regionale Aufstellung gewährleistet hohe Flexibilität und Kundennähe. 
Mehrere Mitarbeiter eines Standorts in China
Gruppenfoto von Mitarbeitern des Standorts Shanghai.   ©MAPAL

Branchenübergreifende Unterstützung für Kunden

From the automotive and aerospace sectors to general machining, MAPAL supports manufacturers in mainland China with reliable, high-precision tools and services. In addition to the production, sale and service of tools, MAPAL also offers tool management and re-tooling services, comprehensive project support and tool lifecycle management – helping customers extend tool life, optimize productivity, and reduce operating costs.

Producing locally to keep delivery times short is a main focus of MAPAL’s international operations network. Tool groups produced locally for the Chinese market include solid carbide tools, PCD tools, PCD/PcBN inserts and blades, guide pad tools and tools with indexable inserts.       This approach has earned MAPAL the trust of many well-known companies operating in China, including numerous international OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
 

Interested MAPAL customers in China with a component
At trade fairs in China, visitors can also take a closer look at manufactured components.   ©MAPAL

Regional presence and facilities for local customers

MAPAL is widely represented across China, with headquarters in Shanghai and 17 branches in all major industrial regions. After-sales service provides a 24/7 technical support to end customers and OEMs.

To serve customers even better, MAPAL offers specialised facilities:

  • Aerospace Test Centre:
    The aerospace test centre in Shanghai is fully compliant with industry 4.0 standards for green and safe manufacturing. The centre is equipped with an ADU (Automatic Drilling Unit) test workstation, explosion-proof devices, and an industrial vacuum system and therefore ideally suited for the requirements of the aerospace industry. 
  • Demonstration Cutting Room:
    A demonstration cutting room is available to test customers’ tools under real conditions.
  • Tool reconditioning: 
    Professional reconditioning services in manufacturer quality significantly reduce tool costs. 17 local service centres ensure shortest reaction times.
View of the office area at the MAPAL site in Shanghai
The office area at the Shanghai site is also modernly equipped.   ©MAPAL

Strong technical support, project and product expertise

MAPAL in China’s work is based on three pillars: 
  • Comprehensive project support – from planning to implementation: The large TET team handles 100 percent of the engineering projects for the Chinese market.
  • Tool management and re-tooling; 
  • Custom tooling solutions adapted to specific customer requirements.
MAPAL offers specialised actuating tools manufactured in Germany for machining engine cylinder blocks and heads, widely used by major powertrain manufacturers in China. Another key focus is on guide pad reamers from Germany, designed to solve machining challenges with high precision requirements.
 

Combining global experience with local insight

  • Founded: 2003
  • Sales location in Shanghai
  • Production plants in Shanghai (2) and Tainan (1)
  • 17 Sales and service branches in major industrial regions 
  • Employees: ~480 
Kathrin Rehor, PR Project Manager at MAPAL

Contact

Kathrin Rehor Public Relations Kathrin.Rehor@mapal.com Phone: +49 7361 585 3342

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