EFORT Company Profile: Acquisitions, Financials, Products and Stock
Updated: Oct 15
EFORT Intelligent Equipment is a Chinese industrial robot maker and system integrator based in Wuhu, which built much of its technology by buying Italian companies. It was founded in 2007, is listed on Shanghai's STAR Market and is currently loss-making. This profile sets out its acquisitions, results, products and listing.
EFORT at a Glance
Fact | Detail |
Company | Efort Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. |
Founded | 2007 |
Headquarters | Jiujiang District, Wuhu, Anhui Province, China |
Employees | 1,264 |
Subsidiaries | 19 worldwide |
Revenue | About CNY 1.1 billion, twelve months to June 2026 |
Net result | Loss of about CNY 402 million |
Stock listing | Shanghai Stock Exchange, STAR Market: 688165 |
Market capitalization | About CNY 7.8 billion |
Chief Executive Officer | You Wei |
The Italian Acquisitions
EFORT describes itself as one of the first-tier industrial robot companies in China. Its distinctive move was to acquire specialist firms in Italy, which gave it process knowledge that is hard to develop from scratch.
Company | Specialty |
WFC Group | Automotive equipment and robotic system integration |
CMA | Painting robots |
Evolut | System integration for metal processing and surface treatment |
Robox | Motion control, a core robot component; an investment |
It also runs a painting robot research center and a robot application center in Italy.
Products
Type | Examples |
Large-payload robots | ER150-3200 |
Medium-payload robots | ER35-2100 and ER12-4-2000 |
Long-reach robots | GR6100-3800 |
Specialized robots | SCARA, collaborative, welding, painting, palletizing and explosion-protected robots |
Turnkey systems | Automotive welding lines, conveyor equipment and painting lines |
Customers come from photovoltaics, lithium batteries, electronics, automobiles and components, household appliances, ceramics and food. The company has led national robotics projects for Chinese ministries and helped write national robot standards.
Financial Performance
Item | Twelve months to June 2026 |
Revenue | About CNY 1.1 billion |
Net result | Loss of about CNY 402 million |
Net margin | About minus 37% |
The loss is large relative to revenue, which makes profitability the central question for the company.
Stock Information
Item | Detail |
Listing | Shanghai Stock Exchange, STAR Market: 688165 |
Market capitalization | About CNY 7.8 billion |
Note: market values change daily. This section is general information, not investment advice.
Strengths and Challenges
Strengths
Painting and system integration expertise acquired in Italy.
A full robot range from small to large payloads.
A recognized role in Chinese national robotics projects.
Challenges
Heavy losses.
Dependence on automotive and new energy investment.
Fierce competition from other Chinese and foreign robot makers.
EFORT FAQ
Is EFORT publicly traded?
Yes, on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange under the code 688165.
Where is EFORT based?
In Wuhu, Anhui Province, China.
When was EFORT founded?
In 2007.
Which Italian companies does EFORT own?
WFC Group, CMA and Evolut, and it has invested in Robox.
Is EFORT profitable?
No. It reported a loss of about CNY 402 million over the twelve months to June 2026.
