Yi Tzung vs. HF GROUP
Website
- Yi Tzung: https://www.yitzung.com.tw
- HF GROUP: https://www.hf-mixinggroup.com
Basic Information
Yi Tzung Precision Machinery Corp
- Founded in 1946 (as Kim Ho Sheng Iron Factory), renamed Yi Tzung in 1979.
- Headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan.
- Specializes in rubber and plastic machinery for mixing, kneading, calendaring, coating, sheeting, and cooling.
- Serves industries including automotive tires, shoe soles, silicon rubber products, medical and industrial goods.
- Owns a captive foundry (EUCAST) producing about 85% of its components in-house for strict quality control.
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HF GROUP
- Leading manufacturer and solution provider in rubber and plastics processing.
- Headquartered in Germany with 15 global sites and ~2,000 employees.
- Focuses on high-performance mixing, curing, extrusion, and automation equipment for tire/rubber/plastics industries.
- Notable for innovations like BANBURY® mixers and advanced digital solutions (HF Xplore®, MyMixingRoom®).
- Strong sustainability emphasis; part of the Possehl Group.
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Awards
Yi Tzung Precision Machinery Corp
- No publicly listed awards found.
HF GROUP
- Continental Supplier Award
- Tire Technology International Supplier Award
- Michelin Supplier Award 2021 Source | Source | Source
Certifications
Yi Tzung Precision Machinery Corp
- EUCAST (captive foundry) certified with ISO 9001:2000 by UKAS. Source
HF GROUP
- EcoVadis Gold certification for sustainability at select sites.
- ISO 14001 (environmental management) at Pomini, Farrel Corporation, HF Rubber Machinery.
- ISO 45001 (occupational health & safety) at HF Freudenberg and Farrel Limited. Source
Key Features
Yi Tzung Precision Machinery Corp
- Comprehensive range of machinery for mixing, kneading, calendaring, coating, sheeting, cooling of rubber/EVA.
- Major vertical integration: 85% of components produced in-house for quality control.
- Products applied across automotive tires, footwear soles, electronics, silicon rubber goods, medical/industrial applications. Source
HF GROUP
- Global leader with over 150 years’ engineering heritage in high-performance rubber mixing machines and complete mixing room solutions.
- Inventor of Banbury Mixer; offers intermeshing rotor systems (VIC™), tandem mixing technology.
- Advanced automation and integrated raw material handling; strong focus on sustainable technologies and digitalization. Source
Featured Products
Yi Tzung Precision Machinery Corp
| Product Type | Application/Function |
|---|---|
| High Speed Intensive Mixer | Efficient mixing of rubber/EVA materials |
| Dispersion Kneader | Thorough kneading/mixing of polymers/chemicals |
| Rubber Mixing Mill | Mixing/refining raw rubber |
| Rubber Calendering Machine | Calendaring/sheeting of compounds |
| Twin Screw Sheeter | Prepares mixed rubber for further steps |
| Rubber Strainer Machine | Removes impurities from compounds |
| Batch Off Machine | Cools/dips/stacks sheets after mixing |
| Laboratory Dispersion Kneader | Small-scale/lab kneading |
| Reclaimed Rubber Machinery | Processing/recycling reclaimed rubber |
| Plastic/Rubber Stock Blender | Even blending of stock |
| Bucket Conveyor | Bulk material conveying |
| High Performance Raw Cutter | Cutting raw rubber blocks |
HF GROUP
| Product Type | Application/Function |
|---|---|
| Batch Mixers | BANBURY®, INTERMIX®, TANDEM mixers for precise compound mixing |
| Continuous Mixers | FARREL POMINI® tech for high-performance processing |
| Tyre Curing Presses | eCuring Electrical Curing Presses; modular PCR/TBR presses |
| Extruders | Twin-screw (CONVEX™), single-screw (SINDEX®), strainer extruders |
| Cutting Machines | BALECUT®, STRIPCUT® for efficient cutting |
| Mixing Mills | MILLMIX®, TECNOLAB® lab mills |
| Controls & Automation | ADVISE®, MixVision automation/control |
| Maintenance & Safety | mBox®, mChute safety solutions |
Marketing Focus
Yi Tzung Precision Machinery Corp
- Focus on supplying advanced mechanical processing equipment to automotive tire manufacturers, footwear producers, electronic component makers (quartz screens), medical/daily-use rubber goods industries.
- Emphasizes strict quality control and in-house manufacturing as key value propositions. Source
HF GROUP
- Targets B2B customers in the tire/rubber/plastics industries seeking high-performance equipment with sustainability benefits (CO₂ reduction).
- Promotes innovation through digital solutions (online monitoring/customer portal) and comprehensive service/support. Source
Technical Strength
Yi Tzung Precision Machinery Corp
- Nearly 80 years’ experience; strong vertical integration with own casting factory (EUCAST).
- Manufactures majority of components internally—enabling consistent quality control from design to assembly/electrical setup. Source
HF GROUP
- Renowned for technical innovation: Banbury Mixer invention; advanced batch/continuous mixers; digitalization (HF Xplore®, MyMixingRoom®).
- Customizable mixing room systems; focus on process optimization and sustainability with up to 60% CO₂ emissions reduction possible via new tech. Source
Environment / Society / Governance
Yi Tzung Precision Machinery Corp
- No explicit ESG information is provided on the official website.
HF GROUP
- Environmental: Offers sustainable solutions capable of reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 60%.
- Social: Provides industry training/seminars; invests in workforce expertise; maintains strong partner relationships as evidenced by supplier awards.
- Governance: Transparent reporting on ESG activities; dedicated sections on data privacy and whistleblower system. Source
OEM / ODM / White Label Support
Yi Tzung Precision Machinery Corp
- No public information regarding OEM/ODM or white label services.
HF GROUP
- No explicit OEM/ODM or white label support mentioned except provision of “genuine OEM spare parts” for their own machines. Source
Pricing
Both companies do not publish pricing details online. Products are typically custom-engineered; pricing is available upon request.
Testimonials
Yi Tzung Precision Machinery Corp
- No testimonials found on the official website.
HF GROUP
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“As an author… They worked within my budget… exceptional printing quality…” — Esquire Publications
“Having worked with Etherington Conservation Services of the HF Group… Customer satisfaction is certainly a motto that Matt lives by… quality of work… makes the investment a priceless one.” — Tom Camden Testimonials Source
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