Winterhalter Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the globally renowned Winterhalter Group headquartered in Germany, is a leading supplier of commercial warewashing solutions across China Mainland. Since its establishment in Shanghai, the company has built a strong presence, specializing in delivering premium warewashing technology tailored for a diverse range of industries including hospitality, foodservice, and catering sectors.
Core Business
Winterhalter Trading (Shanghai) focuses on manufacturing and supplying a comprehensive range of commercial dishwashers, water treatment systems, cleaning chemicals, and related accessories. Their product portfolio is engineered to meet the high demands of professional kitchens, ensuring operational efficiency, hygiene compliance, and sustainability.
Product and Service Offerings
- Commercial Dishwashers: Undercounter Dishwashers, Passthrough Dishwashers, Utensil Washers, Conveyor Dishwashers (MT Series), and Flight-Type Dishwashers (MTR Series).
- Water Treatment Systems: Integrated and external devices ensuring optimal water quality for warewashing.
- Cleaning Chemicals: Specially formulated detergents and rinse aids to guarantee outstanding wash results.
- Accessories: Custom wash racks, rack accessories, and integration solutions for bespoke kitchen environments.
Winterhalter's focus on modular design and energy efficiency makes its machines highly popular among large hotel chains, restaurants, hospitals, and catering services.
Specialization and Core USP
Winterhalter is distinguished by its complete system solutions—machines, chemicals, water treatment, and racks—all developed in-house for seamless compatibility. The company’s technologies like variable wash pressure adjustment, integrated energy management, and smart connectivity features enable customers to achieve outstanding results with lower operational costs.
Their hood-type dishwasher P-50, for example, is lauded for reducing water consumption by up to 25% compared to traditional models, showcasing Winterhalter’s commitment to sustainability and operational savings.
Financial Insights
The Winterhalter Group reported revenues exceeding €320 million globally as of the last fiscal cycle. While specific China revenue is undisclosed, the Asia-Pacific market, including China, contributed approximately 18% to global revenue, indicating a significant footprint.
Shipment and Export Data
According to available trade shipment databases:
- Total Shipment Volume (China Mainland, last 12 months): Approximately 1,800 units of commercial warewashing equipment.
- Top Export Destinations: Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
- Primary Product Exported: Undercounter dishwashers and rack conveyors.
Winterhalter's shipment records emphasize reliability in fulfilling large, cross-border orders consistently.
Target Market
Winterhalter Trading (Shanghai) primarily targets:
- Premium hotel chains (e.g., Marriott, Hilton)
- Large restaurant groups
- Hospitals and healthcare kitchens
- Central kitchens and food processing industries
- Luxury catering businesses
Their market strategy focuses on sectors demanding high-volume, highly hygienic warewashing solutions.
Capabilities
- Full after-sales service network across China Mainland.
- Local technical support and consultancy.
- Custom solutions for small, medium, and large-scale kitchen operations.
- On-site staff training and installation services.
- Smart maintenance technologies via connected devices for predictive service needs.
Certifications and Compliance
Winterhalter products meet stringent global standards, including:
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)
- HACCP International Certification for hygiene compliance.
- CE Certification for safety standards compliance.
Their dishwashers also comply with GB standards (Chinese National Standards), making them fully compliant with China’s commercial kitchen equipment regulations.
Customer Testimonials
"Winterhalter’s MT series conveyor dishwasher drastically improved our kitchen's operational efficiency. Maintenance is low, cleaning quality is impeccable, and water savings have been significant."
— Executive Chef, 5-star Hotel in Shanghai (via official case study report)
Major Achievements
- Recognized as the Top Warewashing Brand in the China Hospitality Supplies Annual Awards for three consecutive years (2021–2023).
- Partnership agreements with major hospitality groups such as Accor Group and IHG for regional kitchen projects.
- Successful installation of more than 10,000 warewashing units across China as of 2024.
Winterhalter Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. continues to lead the commercial warewashing industry in China with innovation, reliability, and a relentless commitment to customer success.