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Company Profile

Company Profile


SHANGHAI GUANGHE OPTICS MANUFATURE CO., LTD. was founded in 1993 affiliated with the optical research institution of Shanghai University. After privatization in 2003, it restarted brand-new under the name of "SKOWA". Taking "Collaborative Development" as its slogan, the company commits to continuous quality upgrading. With a strict quality management system and integrated plate-making mode, it has developed into a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production and shipment. At present, its business partners spread all over Japan, Europe, Southeast Asia and across China.

Centered on Eastern China, it has more than 100 employees and built a strong sales network focusing on two bases in Shanghai and Tokyo. At its production base located in Changzhou High-Tech Development Zone, Dafeng City, Jiangsu Province, a supply system capable of providing approximately 16.8 million optical glass products annually has been established.


Main Products:
Custom Solutions With SCHOTT Materials
Automotive Cover Glass And Optical Components
Semiconductor Related Substrates, Optical Mirrors And Filters

 

Corporate culture

visionVision

visionVision

Our future vision is to become a leading manufacturer with high-functional expertise in the field of flat optics.

conceptPhilosophy

conceptPhilosophy

Pursuit Of Customer Satisfaction, QCD Optimization And Technological Innovation.

policyPolicy

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OEM/ODM Solutions, Collaborative Development Solutions, and Supply Chain Support.

Honorary Qualifications

Shanghai Hehong - Agency Certificate
Shanghai Hehong-3M
Shanghai High-Tech Achievement Transformation Project 2
Shanghai High-Tech Achievement Transformation Projects
Dafeng New Materials Industry

Development History


February 1992

Originated as an optical research institution affiliated with Shanghai University.

July 2003

Established Shanghai Guanghe Optics Manufacturing Co., Ltd. along with the management restructuring (privatization).

August 2009

Established two subsidiaries: Shanghai Hehong New Material Technology Co., Ltd. and Hong Kong Hehong International Trading Co., Limited. As an authorized distributor of Germany SCHOTT and US 3M, the company officially launched full-scale operation of high-grade glass materials and abrasives business.

July 2011

Concluded a strategic alliance with a major professional Japanese electronic components trading company and expanded into the cover glass market.

September 2014

Completed shareholding restructuring and renamed to Shanghai Guanghe Optics Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

November 2014

Listed on the National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ) with stock code: 831460.

January 2016

Obtained the IATF 16949 certification, the international quality management system standard for the automotive industry, and entered the automotive supply chain of the world’s top five display manufacturers.

2018

Formally joined the automotive supply chain of major Japanese domestic Tier 1 manufacturers.

May 2023

Established Japan Guanghe Optics Co., Ltd. in Tokyo as a base for business expansion in the Japanese market.

2024

Entered the optical component supply chain for HUD (Head-Up Display) of major Japanese Tier 1 manufacturers.

Technology R&D


Technological Innovation and Future Outlook Starting from the original equipment processing of optical lenses, Shanghai Guanghe Optics has accumulated manufacturing technology of optical components over the years. In line with the evolution of the market, it currently focuses on three core fields: "automotive", "semiconductor" and "optics". In the professional markets such as free-form surface lenses for HUD (Head-Up Display), LiDAR, and E-Mirror, it has established overwhelming cost performance and technological advantages, ensuring first-mover benefits.

 

Global Expansion And Manufacturing Evolution Based on its Japanese subsidiary (Japan SKOWA Optics Co., Ltd.), the company accelerates expansion into developed markets and strives to increase global market share in new business fields. It plans to establish production bases in Southeast Asia to optimize the supply chain and enhance regional responsiveness, and continues to build a global network for manufacturing and marketing.

 

Digital Transformation Center (DXC) Starting from 2025, based on integrated digital platforms such as Tritium Cloud and AI technology, we will unify the data chain of production, technology and quality. DXC will be officially established in 2026 to fully launch the enterprise development system driven by AI analysis and prediction. Meanwhile, we cultivate next-generation talents to revitalize the organization and sustain long-term competitiveness.

Technology R&D

Organizational Structure

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Words form General Manager


SKOWA is a professional manufacturer that has been at the forefront of glass component processing for more than 30 years. With the mission of pursuing outstanding quality, we have been providing top-tier optical products for precision industry, research institutions, display, automotive, communication and semiconductor fields. As a pioneer in China’s optical industry, we take cooperation with all partners as the foundation, and are committed to further industrial development through integrated production and sales.

 

Our Value Standards
Together With Employees: We regard employees as our core strategic assets, and support their self-development through training and team culture. We take pride in nurturing young talents to become next-generation leaders.
Together With Customers And Partners: As a trusted bridge for Japan-China trade, we maintain highly transparent cooperation and deliver one-stop solutions ranging from in-house production to outsourcing. We build long-term partnerships for mutual growth and shared development.

 

Together With Society: We support technological progress through industry and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. Our mission is to deliver the convenience and well-being brought by optical technology to more people.
Looking ahead to the future, we adhere to the philosophy of integrated production and sales, expand recruitment of high-end talents and investment in research and development. We deeply explore strategic fields such as semiconductors and automotive, and strive to build an internationally competitive industrial ecosystem.

 

SKOWA CEO David GAO

Technology R&D