Shandong Friend Control System Co., Ltd.
Shandong Friend Control System Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise, specializing in instrumentation R&D, manufacturing and industrial control services. FRD upholds the "Friend" collaboration philosophy—breaking traditional industrial brands’ cold stereotype and safeguarding industry development with tech-humanistic services.
Core Capabilities
Deeply rooted in pressure transmitters, it focuses on R&D and packaging testing of high-precision monocrystalline silicon pressure sensors. Holding Class 0.05 pressure transmitter design-manufacturing qualification, it has clean workshops, "dark factories" and lean lines, enabling fully automated sensor temperature compensation & aging. With an annual output of 200,000 pressure transmitters.
Achievements & Certifications
Boasting 65 independent IP rights (6 invention patents), it participated in formulating 7 national standards, holds CE/ATEX/SIL certifications and is a HART Protocol member, gaining authoritative quality recognition. Products serve oil & gas, municipal water/gas, food/pharmaceutical, fire protection and new energy sectors.
Vision & Strategy
Adhering to "Innovation, Pragmatism, Dedication", it focuses on ODM/OEM clients and industrial automation integrators, offering customized solutions. It strives to be a global sensing & control leader, empowering efficient industrial automation development.
FRD's technical strength is reflected in five core aspects, collectively establishing its leading position in the industry:
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Core IP and Technology Chain
- Boasts 65 independent intellectual property rights, including 6 core invention patents.
- Masters a complete technology chain covering sensor chip packaging and testing, transmitters, and system equipment integration.
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Technological Breakthrough and Superior Performance
- Independently developed single-crystal silicon sensor packaging and testing technology since 2014, which was successfully mass-produced in 2021.
- Ranks among the top 5 in China, with performance indicators comparable to well-known international brands; its pressure transmitter technology leads the domestic market.
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High Industry Standards and Precision
- Participated in the formulation of 7 national standards for pressure transmitters, demonstrating industry discourse power.
- Holds Class 0.05 pressure transmitter qualification, with precision far exceeding the industry average.
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Global Compatibility
- As a member of the HART Protocol, its products seamlessly integrate with mainstream industrial systems.
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International Compliance and Reliability
- Certified by multiple international authoritative certifications such as CE/ATEX/SIL.
- Ensures product safety, reliability, and compatibility to meet the stringent application requirements of different countries and industries.
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Modern Production Base
- Features a 7,500-square-meter production plant, including a Class 100,000 clean room for independent packaging and testing of high-precision single-crystal silicon sensors.
- Equipped with a "lights-out factory" for temperature compensation and aging testing, realizing full automatic control.
- Adopts lean production lines with one-piece flow standardization; the average production time for some products from assembly to packaging is 180 seconds (40% more efficient than before lean management), with a daily output of approximately 220 units depending on the product.
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Production Scale and Efficiency
- Has an annual production capacity of 200,000 pressure transmitters.
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Rigorous Quality Management System
- Establishes a full-process inspection system covering incoming material screening, process control, and performance verification.
- Implements 100% performance testing for finished products.
- Builds a full-cycle quality traceability system from components to finished products.
Friende's service system centers on "customer demand as the core and rapid response as the principle", providing comprehensive support from pre-sales to after-sales and focusing on enhancing long-term commercial value for specific customers
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Core Service Principles
- Focus: Customer demand-oriented.
- Response speed: Guided by rapid response.
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Full Lifecycle Support
- Pre-sales service: Provides customized solutions based on customers' specific requirements.
- After-sales response: Offers 24/7 rapid response service.
- Long-term empowerment: Delivers long-term technical training and equipment maintenance guidance.
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Targeted Value-Added Services
- Target customers: Specifically industrial automation system integrators.
- Special services: Launches "cost reduction and efficiency improvement" specialized technical solution optimization services.
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Long-Term Value Assurance
- Long-term commitment: Provides a 12-month warranty.
- Ultimate goal: Ensures and safeguards customers' long-term commercial value.

Our Origin: Shandong Friende Control System Co., Ltd., founded in 2002 and rooted in Zibo, Shandong, is a National High-Tech Enterprise. In 2012, the company underwent a major transformation: under the leadership of its founder, Mr. Li Ming — a technical expert deeply engaged in the instrument industry — FRD evolved from a trading enterprise into an integrated entity covering R&D, production, and sales.

Founder & Breakthroughs: Mr. Li Ming(FRD'S GM) personally conducted research and studies in Germany, Japan, Europe, and later pursued advanced studies in technology and management at Flinders University in Australia. Eventually, he led the team to successfully develop high-precision single-crystal silicon pressure sensors.
Scale & Positioning: FRD boasts a 7,500-square-meter production plant and upholds the collaborative philosophy of "Friend". It primarily serves ODM/OEM manufacturers and industrial automation system integrators.

Core Values: FRD committed to providing global customers with one-stop solutions from sensor packaging and testing to industrial applications. These solutions help customers reduce production failure rates, improve operational efficiency, and infuse a human touch of collaboration into cold industrial scenarios.
Markets & Experience: FRD's products span key sectors including oil and gas, municipal water supply and drainage, food and pharmaceutical, fire protection, and new energy, with business footprint across the globe.
Key Results: The company has delivered over 50 water and gas projects, supplying more than 10,000 transmitters, and established long-term partnerships with over 30 global medical and pharmaceutical enterprises. It has also built a mature global agent network.

Tech & Credentials: With 65 independent intellectual property rights (including 6 invention patents), Friende has participated in the formulation of 7 national standards.
Global Compliance: It holds international certifications such as CE/ATEX/SIL, is a member of the HART Protocol, and possesses the industry-leading Class 0.05 pressure transmitter design and manufacturing qualification.

Core Philosophy:
Adhering to the core principle of "win-win with partners", Friende creates irreplaceable value for end-users through in-depth collaboration with ODM/OEM customers and system integrators.

Impact: Urban Lifeline
For the water and gas industry, it provides a data foundation for safe operation, effectively reducing pipeline network losses and safeguarding the stable operation of urban lifelines.
Impact: Industrial Safety
In the oil and gas sector, its products enable precise measurement, real-time data collection, and intelligent control, minimizing equipment downtime and empowering efficient and safe production.
Impact: Human Health
For the food and pharmaceutical industry, the products meet strict industry production standards, fortifying safety control in the production process and indirectly protecting human health.
Impact: System Integration
In industrial automation, customized system integration solutions ensure accurate adaptation and long-term stable operation of transmitters with customers' existing systems, reducing equipment maintenance costs and production risks for end-users.