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Sunsong North America

Sunsong North America

Sunsong North America

Verified Sep 2026

Thermal & Fluid Systems

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United States flag

Moraine, Ohio

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Since 2013

Sunsong North America is the North American sales and distribution arm of the global Sunsong group, a vertically integrated manufacturer of automotive fluid transfer hoses and lines. Founded in 2013 and based in Moraine, Ohio, it supplies OEM-match power steering, brake, transmission oil cooler, air conditioning, and turbo oil and coolant line assemblies to the aftermarket, with manufacturing at the group's Qingdao, China center established in 2003.

Sunsong North America

Verified Sep 2026

AT A GLANCE

Founded

2013

Headquarters

United States flag

Moraine, Ohio

Employees

50-200

Ownership

Sunsong group

Sunsong North America at a glance

Employees

50-200

North America entity · est. band

Founded

2013

North America entity · group manufacturing since 2003

Headquarters

Moraine, Ohio

100,000 sq ft sales and distribution warehouse

Ownership

Sunsong group

Private · vertically integrated · Qingdao and Thailand plants

Certifications

DOT brake hose approval

Claimed · no dated ISO on file

Import activity

407

US import shipments on record

Known customers

OE supplier to 20+ OEMs (company-stated)

Company statement

Industries

Automotive

Sourcing and import activity

US sea imports

407

Top origins

China · Thailand · Turkey

Most recent shipment

Sep 25, 2026

Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Sunsong North America.

What this tells a buyer

The import record is dominated by intra-group flow from Sunsong's own plants in Thailand and Qingdao, China, the signature of a vertically integrated manufacturer stocking its own North American distribution arm rather than a reseller sourcing from unrelated vendors.

Sunsong builds installation-ready assemblies, power steering, brake, transmission oil cooler, A/C, and turbo oil and coolant lines, with brackets, bushings, and hardware pre-fitted, and states it pressure tests 100% of hose assemblies before shipment.

The company reports 99% application coverage for power steering, brake, and transfer hose assemblies and added a turbo oil and coolant line category in September 2026, targeting the growing turbocharged-vehicle replacement market.

Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Sep 28, 2026

STABILITY SIGNALS

Active

Part of the global Sunsong group since 2013 in North America, with vertically integrated manufacturing in Qingdao, China (established 2003) and a plant in Thailand.

Actively importing automotive fluid-line inventory as of September 2026, largely from its own group plants.

Operates a 100,000 sq ft distribution center in Moraine, Ohio and a 376,000 sq ft manufacturing and technology center with an on-site testing lab.

What Sunsong North America makes

Sunsong North America manufactures and distributes automotive fluid transfer hoses and lines, the pressurized rubber-and-metal assemblies that move power-steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission oil, refrigerant, and turbocharger oil and coolant through a vehicle. Its core catalog covers power steering hose assemblies (pressure and return), brake and clutch hose assemblies, transmission oil cooler line assemblies and cut-to-fit oil cooler hose, air conditioning hose assemblies, and power steering repair kits. In September 2026 the company added an Original Equipment Quality Turbo Oil and Coolant Line category, aimed at the growing population of turbocharged vehicles and the replacement demand they generate.

The products are built as installation-ready assemblies rather than loose components. Sunsong's pre-assembled power steering pressure and return lines ship with the brackets, bushings, and mounting hardware already fitted, so an installer does not have to reuse worn parts or clock and angle each segment by hand. The company positions its parts as OEM-match replacements engineered to original equipment fit, form, and function, and states that its hoses meet or exceed OE and SAE standards. It reports 99% application coverage for power steering, brake, and transfer hose assemblies, and says its rate of new-item introductions has run well ahead of the category over the past five years.

Manufacturing and testing

Sunsong describes itself as a vertically integrated manufacturer, meaning it produces the components of its hoses in-house rather than assembling bought-in parts. That spans rubber compound mixing, vulcanization, and extrusion; yarn braiding for hose reinforcement; and metal fittings and brackets made through machining, automatic brazing, stamping, and plating. Assembly and crimping run on automated lines, and the company states that 100% of its hose assemblies are pressure tested before they leave the factory.

The group's manufacturing and technology center sits in Qingdao, China, established in 2003 on 592,000 square feet of land with 376,000 square feet under roof for research, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and packaging. On site, the Qingdao Rubber Technology Center runs material and product testing: rubber compound development on Mooney and curing testers, metal testing with a salt spray chamber and carbon-sulfur analyzer, and full-assembly verification through 10,000 N tensile testing, high and low frequency impulse cycling, ABS impulse, durability, hot plate cycle, and permeability tests. The company describes this lab as nationally ranked and certified.

Ownership and history

Sunsong North America, Inc. was founded in 2013 and operates as the North American sales and distribution arm of the global Sunsong group. It runs a 100,000 square foot warehouse at 3535 Kettering Blvd in Moraine, Ohio, responsible for aftermarket sales and distribution across North America, and conducts its OEM research, cataloging, and product development in the United States. The company sells through an established chain of retailers, traditional warehouse-distributor groups, WDs, and jobbers.

The manufacturing side of the group predates the North American operation by a decade, with the Qingdao center established in 2003, and the group's import records show additional manufacturing at a Sunsong plant in Thailand. Sunsong states that it was the first Chinese-based manufacturer to receive US Department of Transportation approval for brake hoses. Because the operation is privately held and part of a larger group, it does not publish standalone financial figures, and no audited revenue or headcount figures are available for the North American entity.

Certifications and quality

Sunsong reports that its products are engineered to match original equipment and to meet or exceed OE and SAE standards, and that every hose assembly is pressure tested before shipment. It cites US DOT approval for its brake hoses and describes its Qingdao testing lab as nationally ranked and certified. A dated ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 certificate is not posted on the company's own site, so its quality-system claims are reported here as company statements rather than verified certificate dates. Buyers evaluating the line for OE or first-tier programs should request current certificates and PPAP documentation directly.

Known customers

Sunsong states that it is an Original Equipment supplier to more than 20 automobile and truck manufacturers worldwide, alongside its North American aftermarket business. No individual OEM program is documented through public filings or major-outlet coverage, so no specific manufacturer is named here. The aftermarket channel, retailers, warehouse distributors, and jobbers, is the visible side of the business, and the OE relationships are stated by the company rather than independently confirmed.

Sourcing evidence

Sunsong North America's US import record fits a vertically integrated manufacturer supplying its own distribution arm: 407 US import shipments on record, with the most recent logged on September 25, 2026. The largest shippers into the North American operation are Sunsong's own group plants, Sunsong Thailand and Qingdao Sunsong, which is the pattern of a company importing finished and semi-finished lines it made in-house rather than sourcing from unrelated vendors. Two outside suppliers appear among the top shippers: Rapro, a Turkish rubber and plastics manufacturer, and Imperial Cable Industrial.

These are US ocean-freight bill-of-lading records only. Air, truck, and rail movements do not appear; some records name freight intermediaries rather than manufacturers; and product categories come from declared manifest codes, which are noisy. A fuller shipment-trend and supplier breakdown sits behind paid customs data not pulled for this profile. Absence of a record is not evidence of absence, and the active 2026 shipping cadence reflects an operating, in-market distribution business.

Frequently asked questions

What does Sunsong North America make?

Sunsong North America manufactures and distributes automotive fluid transfer hoses and lines: power steering hose assemblies, brake and clutch hose assemblies, transmission oil cooler lines, air conditioning hose assemblies, turbo oil and coolant lines, and power steering repair kits. The parts are sold as installation-ready OEM-match replacement assemblies with brackets and hardware included.

Who owns Sunsong North America?

Sunsong North America, Inc. is the North American sales and distribution arm of the global Sunsong group. It was founded in 2013 and is based in Moraine, Ohio. The group's manufacturing and technology center is in Qingdao, China, established in 2003, with additional group manufacturing in Thailand. The company is privately held and does not publish standalone financials.

Where is Sunsong North America located?

Sunsong North America operates a 100,000 square foot sales and distribution warehouse at 3535 Kettering Blvd, Moraine, Ohio 45439. Its OEM research, cataloging, and product development are conducted in the United States, while manufacturing runs from the group's Qingdao, China center.

Who are Sunsong North America's customers?

Sunsong sells to the North American automotive aftermarket through retailers, traditional warehouse-distributor groups, WDs, and jobbers. The company also states that it is an Original Equipment supplier to more than 20 automobile and truck manufacturers worldwide, though no individual OEM program is documented in public filings.

What certifications does Sunsong North America hold?

Sunsong states that its products meet or exceed OE and SAE standards and that it was the first Chinese-based manufacturer to receive US DOT approval for brake hoses. It describes its Qingdao testing lab as nationally ranked and certified. A dated ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 certificate is not posted on the company's own site, so buyers should request current quality documentation directly.

Is Sunsong North America a manufacturer or a distributor?

Both. Sunsong is a vertically integrated manufacturer that produces the rubber and metal components of its hoses in-house at its Qingdao, China facility, and its North American entity in Moraine, Ohio handles aftermarket sales and distribution across the region. Its US customs records show it importing product largely from its own group plants in Thailand and China.

Last verified September 28, 2026. Is this your company? Request a correction.

Latest news

Sep 2026

Sunsong launched an Original Equipment Quality Turbo Oil and Coolant Line category, described as a long-term investment targeting the growing turbocharged-vehicle replacement market, with application coverage continuing to expand (company announcement).

Oct 2025

Sunsong North America exhibited at AAPEX 2025 (Booth A3258, November 4-6, Las Vegas), the major automotive aftermarket trade show (AAPEX exhibitor listing and company social).

Updated Sep 28, 2026

Location & contact

Moraine, OH (Sales & Distribution HQ)Headquarters · United States
Qingdao, China (Manufacturing & Technology Center)Manufacturing · Qingdao, China
Sunsong ThailandManufacturing (affiliate) · Thailand
Moraine, OH (Sales & Distribution HQ)3535 Kettering Blvd, Moraine, OH 45439, United StatesNorth American aftermarket sales and distribution; 100,000 sq ft warehouse; US-based OEM research, cataloging, and product development

Phone

(919) 365-3825

Email

sales@sunsongusa.com

Certification

DOT brake hose approval

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