Tianjin Pipe Group

About Tianjin Pipe Group

Tianjin Pipe (Group) Corporation (TPCO) is a state-owned enterprise established on December 11, 1987, as a key project within China's Eighth Five-Year Plan. The full-scale construction of its facilities began in May 1989, with production commencing after successful test runs in 1992. Headquartered in Tianjin's Binhai New Area, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest manufacturers of seamless steel pipes.

TPCO operates as an integrated mill, overseeing the entire production process from steel-making and pipe-rolling to finishing, which allows for stringent quality control. The company's business model is centered on the large-scale manufacturing and global distribution of steel pipe products. Its subsidiary, Tianjin Pipe International Economic & Trading Corporation (TPCOINTL), manages the global marketing and sales network, exporting to over 100 countries and serving more than 3,000 clients. This network includes overseas offices and designated distributors in key markets across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm serves major international oil companies such as Shell, ExxonMobil, and Chevron, holding over 40% of the domestic Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) market share.

The company's core offering is a vast portfolio of seamless steel pipes, with an annual production capacity of 3.5 million tons. Its product range includes casing, tubing, line pipe, boiler tubes, high-pressure cylinder tubes, and hydraulic support pipes. In addition to standard API series products, TPCO has developed its own proprietary 'TP series' and premium connection products designed for demanding applications in the energy sector, including onshore, offshore, and subsea operations. Beyond its primary pipe business, TPCO has diversified into other industrial areas, including the production of stainless steel sheets, copper rods, and heavy equipment manufacturing.