Hailiang Group
| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-ferrous metals, construction, ecological agriculture, environmental protection, private education, finance, real estate |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Zhuji , China |
Area served | China, Southeast Asia, Democratic Republic of Congo (copper mining) |
| Products | Copper pipes and tubes, copper mining, education services, real estate developments, environmental protection services |
The Hailiang Group (, ) is a Chinese private company engaged in a wide array of sectors, including non-ferrous metals—with a particular emphasis on copper—as well as construction, ecological agriculture, environmental protection, private education, finance, and real estate.
Established in 1989 in Zhuji, Zhejiang Province, initially as a modest copper tube manufacturing facility, Hailiang has evolved into one of the largest private conglomerates within China. In 2021, it secured the 459th position on the Fortune Global 500 list and was ranked 16th among China's top 500 enterprises.
Its education division, Hailiang Education Group Inc., is publicly traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the symbol HLG.
Metals and Mining
The foundation of Hailiang’s industrial activities lies in its non-ferrous metals division, particularly in copper processing and trading. The group owns Zhejiang Hailiang Co., Ltd. (), a publicly traded company specializing in copper products and recognized as one of the leading global manufacturers of copper pipes and tubes.
Hailiang has broadened its scope to include copper mining and sourcing of upstream raw materials both within China and internationally. In 2020, Zhejiang Hailiang revealed plans for a $1 billion investment to develop a premium-grade copper mine located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, encompassing infrastructure development and ore processing operations.
Education and Services
Hailiang Education manages K–12 institutions and bilingual international schools across multiple provinces in China, with an expansion footprint extending into Southeast Asia. By 2021, the organization was educating more than 67,000 students.
Real Estate and Environmental Protection
The conglomerate concentrates on upscale residential and commercial property developments predominantly situated in the Yangtze River Delta region. In terms of environmental initiatives, Hailiang advances water purification and solid waste recycling projects through its subsidiaries and collaborative ventures.