Midea Group
Company Overview
Midea Group (美的集团) is one of China's largest home-appliance and building-technology manufacturers, headquartered in Foshan, Guangdong. Founded in 1968 as a small workshop making bottle caps, it grew into a diversified manufacturer whose product range now spans heating and cooling, refrigeration, laundry, kitchen appliances, HVAC and energy management. Midea is a listed company (its stock code is 000333 on the Shenzhen exchange, and it also trades in Hong Kong) and is widely recognized as one of the largest appliance groups in the world by revenue.
For a buyer, the practical point is that Midea operates at a scale most factories cannot touch. That means deep in-house component capability — compressors, motors and controls — which matters when you need consistency across large volumes. It also means Midea works both as a brand owner and, in some categories, as an original design manufacturer for other brands. If you are sourcing, be clear whether you are dealing with the brand side or an OEM arrangement.
Main Products
Based on the company's own product lines, the main categories include:
- Heating and cooling — residential and commercial air conditioning, including split and multi-split systems
- Refrigerators and freezers
- Laundry — washing machines and dryers
- Kitchen appliances — ovens, cooktops, hoods, small kitchen appliances
- Dishwashers
- Water appliances — water heaters and water treatment
- Vacuum cleaning — floor care and robotic vacuums
- Air care — purifiers and fans
- HVAC — larger commercial heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment
- Energy management — related efficiency and control products
The company also builds its own compressors, motors and control chips through its industrial arm, which feeds the appliance business and is sold to third parties.
Certifications
Products destined for export generally carry the certifications required for the target market — CE for Europe, UL or ETL for North America, and relevant energy and safety marks. Because certifications depend on the specific model and market, verify the exact certificate for the exact model you intend to buy rather than assuming a blanket approval. Confirm whether a given certificate is held under Midea's name or the brand's.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1968
- Headquarters: Foshan, Guangdong, China
- Listed: Shenzhen (000333) and Hong Kong
- Scale: One of the largest home-appliance groups globally
- Strength: Vertical integration — in-house compressors, motors and controls
- Also acts as: Brand owner and OEM/ODM supplier in selected categories
Contact and Website
Official global site: https://www.midea.com/. For verified contact details, regional offices and product documentation, use the official website as the authoritative source. Contact information, distributor lists and current product catalogs should always be confirmed directly with the company or an authorized representative — details change, and buyers should rely on the official channels rather than third-party listings.