About North Star Group

North Star

About North Star

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Beijing, the North Star Group has grown into a comprehensive drill pipe and drilling tool manufacturing enterprise, employing more than 500 people in North China.

Today, the North Star Group operates a manufacturing base covering approximately 100,000 square meters, including Zhangjiakou Beifang Chuanyue Drilling Tools Manufacturing Co., Ltd., its key manufacturing subsidiary located in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province. The Group focuses on the development and manufacturing of drill rods and drilling tools for trenchless HDD, mining, water well and construction drilling applications.

The North Star Group has been recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise, a Hebei Province Specialized and Innovative Enterprise, and a Zhangjiakou Green Factory. It has also obtained ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental management certifications, underlining its capabilities in technological innovation, manufacturing and quality management.

North Star Group manufacturing facility exterior

1998

Established

500+

Employees

100,000 m²

Facilities

400,000+

Drill Rods · Annual Capacity

Our History

1998
'North' FactoryFounded
2002
ISO9000 CertificationBeginning of Brand Development
2010
'NORTHLINK' Trading BrandEstablished
2013
'NORTHSTAR' Trading BrandEstablished Comprehensive Production of Forged & Welded Pipes
2015
Annual Capacity Reaches 150,000 RodsDomestic Brand Leader
2020
'North' & 'China Star' BrandsAmalgamated
2001
First R&D Partnership
2006
API StandardsImplemented
2011
'China Star' Factory FoundedPromotion of 'North' and 'China Star' Brands
2014
'North' & 'China Star'Products Recognized by Tier 1 International Customers
2017
Annual Capacity Reaches 280,000 Rods
2023
Annual Production CapacitySurpasses 400,000 Rods

The People Behind North Star

Our Corporate Culture

Mission

To provide customers with professional, safe, and high-quality products.

Values

Loyalty, Integrity, Partnership

Vision

To build an internationally competitive drilling tool brand. To to be an industry innovation leader.

Purpose

To be our partners' most valuable resource.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Drill pipes range from Φ42mm to Φ168mm in various specifications, and drilling tools encompass directional drill bits, extrusion reamers, cast flow channel reamers, custom reamers, splitters, protective shorting devices, and various other accessories. We have developed a domestically advanced channel-type automated drill pipe tempering furnace, specifically designed for the characteristics of trenchless drill pipes: small size, varying lengths, high toughness requirements, and small radius of curvature. We possess multiple specialized pipe thickening machines, with a maximum tonnage of 1000 tons, ensuring a smooth transition between the inner and outer thickened areas of integral drill pipes and API large drill pipes. We have multiple friction welding machines, with a 150-ton continuous drive friction welding machine as the core, capable of welding large drill pipes according to API standards. We also possess various general-purpose machining equipment, possessing strong production capacity to guarantee the quality of drill pipe threads and drilling tools of various specifications. With the help of these advanced equipment, and in conjunction with a physical and chemical laboratory composed entirely of imported testing instruments, we are confident and capable of producing trenchless drill pipes and drilling tools that will satisfy you.

Yes, we are a professional drilling tools manufacturer with more than 25 years of manufacturing experience since 1998.

We operate our own manufacturing facilities and specialize in producing HDD drill rods, mining drilling tools, water well drill pipes and API drill pipes.

As a direct manufacturer, we provide reliable product quality, competitive pricing and flexible solutions for global distributors, dealers and end users.

We manufacture a wide range of drilling tools for different applications, including:

  • HDD Drill Rods and Trenchless Drilling Tools
  • Mining Drill Rods and Extension Rods
  • Water Well Drill Pipes
  • DTH Drill Pipes
  • API Drill Pipes

Our products are designed for horizontal directional drilling, mining, water well and oilfield applications.

The selection of drilling tools depends on:

  • Drilling equipment model
  • Application type
  • Ground conditions
  • Required drilling depth
  • Torque and performance requirements
  • Thread connection

Our technical team can recommend suitable drilling solutions based on your equipment information and project requirements.

Yes, we welcome cooperation with global distributors, dealers and drilling contractors.

We provide:

  • OEM manufacturing service
  • Customized product solutions
  • Stable production supply
  • Technical support
  • Marketing support for qualified partners

We are looking for long-term partnerships worldwide.

We control quality throughout the entire manufacturing process, including:

  • Raw material inspection
  • Precision machining
  • Heat treatment
  • Thread inspection
  • Performance testing

With experienced production teams and advanced manufacturing equipment, we ensure consistent quality and reliable delivery for global customers.