3H Building Hardware: A Journey Through Glorious Years Together

3H Building Hardware: A Journey Through Glorious Years Together

Origins & Positioning
3HBuilding Hardware traces its roots back to Nanhai Dali Hehe Plastic Factory, founded in 1981. Initially focused on plastic products, the company keenly identified the growing demand for door and window hardware components amid China’s post-reform construction boom. It gradually pivoted to specialize in manufacturing building hardware, particularly door and window accessories.

(Photo: Early factory)

Birth Context
In the 1980s, China’s building hardware industry was transitioning from manual workshops to mechanized production. Leveraging the manufacturing advantages of the Pearl River Delta—low labor costs and robust local supply chains—Hehe Building Hardware laid its foundation in hardware manufacturing.

(Photo: Introduction of early machinery)

Growth (1990–2010)
Technology-Driven Diversification

Regional Agency Network
Adopting a regional agency model in the early 2000s, 3H expanded its sales channels through geographic segmentation. This strategy enabled refined market management, efficient resource integration, and low-risk market penetration via strategic alliances with partners.

(Photo: Early regional agent meeting)

Technological Upgrading & Product Expansion
Mechanical equipment replaced manual production, leading to core product lines like aluminum alloy door/window hardware and PVC window accessories. Post-2000, responding to energy-efficient building trends,  3Hdeveloped fire-resistant hardware systems—such as folding fire monitoring devices—addressing short lifespans and complex installation in traditional products.
Industry-Academia Innovation
Collaborating with universities like Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology and South China University of Technology,  3H established provincial R&D centers and CNAS-accredited labs to advance material processing technologies.

(Photo: CNAS-accredited laboratory)

Market Network Development
With five branches/offices across China (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, etc.),  3H’s sales network covers 30+ provinces. Products export to 80+ countries/regions (Southeast Asia, Middle East, Europe), positioning it as a top domestic supplier.

(Photo: Overseas exhibition participation)

Expansion (2010–2024)
Intelligent & Green Transformation

Smart Product Innovation
3H pioneered patented load-bearing structures for curtain wall systems, solving safety challenges in large public projects (stadiums, theaters). Venturing into smart homes, it launched shading systems and intelligent locking devices tailored for green buildings and smart infrastructure.

(Photo: Shading system products)

Green Manufacturing Practices
Supporting China’s "dual carbon" goals, 3H enhanced product durability and fire resistance while reducing pollution. It co-developed national industry standards (e.g., General Technical Requirements for Wooden Doors/Windows) to promote eco-compliance.
Strategic Partnerships & Iconic Projects
Serving top developers like Poly and China Resources, 3H contributed to national landmarks: Beijing Daxing Airport, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, and National Speed Skating Oval. Achieving double-digit growth in 2023, its products now cover emerging sectors like building facade safety and urban utility tunnels.

(Photo: Project cases—Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Zhuhai Opera House)

Legacy (2024–Present)
Sustainable Ecosystem & Industrial Chain Extension

Heritage & Innovation Continuity
Subsidiary Guangdong Merun New Materials inherits 40+ years of rubber/plastic expertise, extending sealing strip applications to automotive and telecom sectors—certified by IATF 16949 for cross-industry excellence.

(Photo: Merun workshop)

Precision Management & Global Integration
In 2024, 3H prioritized digital supply chains and refined operations to boost efficiency and support global expansion. With agency hubs in 15+ countries, it advances alignment of Chinese hardware standards with international norms.
Industry Leadership & Talent Development
As vice-chair of China Architecture Metal Structure Association, Hehe hosts innovation paper contests to nurture talent, strengthen branding, and build a sustainable industry ecosystem.

(Photo: Paper contest scene)

Blending Craftsmanship with Modern Innovation

3H’s 40-year journey mirrors China’s manufacturing evolution—from contract work to independent innovation. Born in the tide of reform, grown through technological localization, expanded via green-smart solutions, and sustained by industrial chain elevation. With 500+ patents and landmark projects worldwide, 3H embodies "win-win cooperation, harmonious development," offering a model for "specialized, sophisticated, distinctive, and innovative" transformation in traditional hardware.

(Photo: Aerial factory view)