About TORCHMARK — Your Manufacturing Partner in China
New to sourcing from China? You do not need a hundred client logos to trust a supplier — you need evidence. This page is our evidence. Real factory. Real team. Real equipment. Real processes. Real documents. Real low-risk trial.
1. Who We Are (Entity Proof)
TORCHMARK (Ningbo Torchmark Hardware Co., Ltd.) is a manufacturer based in Ningbo, China — one of the country's most established hardware-producing regions. We have spent years building a focused line of professional-grade HVAC, plumbing and fastening tools for distributors, importers, and OEM/ODM brand owners worldwide.
- Legal entity: Ningbo Torchmark Hardware Co., Ltd. — registered in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
- Years in business: 10+ years in hardware manufacturing and export.
- Export volume: 40+ shipments per year to wholesale and OEM clients across the EU, North America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
- Languages spoken: English, Chinese. Written quotes, samples and production updates all in English.
[Photo: Office / reception / front desk] [Photo: Business license display]
2. Our Factory & Equipment (Entity + Capability Proof)
We run our own production lines for the core tool families we sell. That means we control tolerances, materials and lead times — and we can prove it.
- Production lines: tube flaring tools, tube cutters, tube benders, manual drain augers, rivet nut guns, PPR fusion welders, PVC pipe cutters.
- Workshop capabilities: metal forming, heat treatment, surface finishing, assembly, and in-line QC inspection.
- Sample workshop: dedicated bench for short-run samples and pre-production prototypes.
[Photo: Factory floor / production line] [Photo: Workshop equipment] [Photo: Sample / prototype bench]
3. Our Team (Entity Proof)
The people who answer your inquiry are the same people who walk the floor. Our small export team in Ningbo handles quotes, samples, production tracking, QC, and shipping — so nothing is lost between "sales" and "factory".
- Amy — Export sales lead. First point of contact for most new buyers.
- Alisa — Order & logistics coordinator.
- Akira — Technical / QC support.
[Photo: Team photo at the office] [Photo: QC station]
4. Our Product Range (Capability + Product Proof)
We focus on a tight range of professional HVAC, plumbing and fastening tools — the categories where we can genuinely control quality. See our live categories for current SKUs and packaging options.
- Tube flaring tool kits (eccentric and ratchet types)
- Copper tubing cutters
- Pipe and tube benders
- Manual and drill-powered drain augers
- Riveting tools & rivet nut guns
- PVC pipe cutters
- PPR pipe fusion welders
5. Quality, Standards & Documents (Process + Third-party Proof)
Every shipment is built to a standard, not a feeling. Our tool specs reference the same international standards your inspectors will check against — and we can hand you the documents.
- Quality system: ISO 9001-aligned production and inspection routines.
- Standards we build to: HVAC & Plumbing Tool Standards Quick-Reference — including ASTM B280, SAE J513, ASME B31.5, ISO 15874, ISO 16582, NSF/ANSI 61, IPC/UPC and more.
- Documents available on request: product spec sheets, dimensional drawings, packing lists, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and third-party test reports where applicable.
[Photo: QC inspection station] [Photo: Packing line] [Photo: Finished goods / warehouse]
6. Start With Low Risk (Risk Reduction)
The first order is the hardest one. We make it easier by removing the usual risks: you do not pay for a full production run before you have held the tool in your hand.
- Samples: available for evaluation; sample lead time 7–15 days. Request a sample.
- Small-batch trial orders: accepted before full production runs.
- 1-year manufacturing warranty against defects in workmanship.
- Batch traceability: every shipment carries a batch code and packing list you can reference back to the production run.
How We Work With You (Process Proof)
Our OEM and private-label process is built around six predictable steps — see the full OEM 6-step process for the timeline, samples, and what each milestone needs from you.
Our quality system is aligned with ISO 9001, and our product specifications reference ASTM (B280, D1784, F441), SAE J513, ASME B31.5, ISO (15874, 16582, 15977), NSF/ANSI 61 and IPC/UPC where applicable. For the full international index, see our HVAC & Plumbing Tool Standards Quick-Reference.
Ready to start? Send us your spec or sample request — we usually reply within one business day.