Hailun Pianos

Hailun Pianos (海伦钢琴) is a Chinese musical instrument brand and manufacturer headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. The company was founded in 2001 by Chen Hailun and has grown into one of China's better-known piano makers, producing upright and grand pianos under the Hailun name as well as related instrument brands. Its product range spans entry-level student instruments through professional-grade grand pianos, and the company has pursued export sales in North America, Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia and Australia alongside its large domestic Chinese market. Hailun is notable among Chinese piano manufacturers for emphasizing traditional European-style piano craftsmanship, including the use of solid spruce soundboards, maple and beech action parts, and Renner-style hammers and actions on higher-end models. The company has also invested in research and development, and it has collaborated with foreign piano technicians and designers to improve scale designs and voicing. This positioning has helped Hailun compete not only on price but also on perceived quality against established Japanese, Korean and European piano brands. As a corporate group, Hailun Piano Co., Ltd. is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's ChiNext board under the ticker 300329, giving it access to public capital markets. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Ningbo and distributes through a network of dealers, music schools and e-commerce channels. In addition to pianos, the group has diversified into related musical instrument and cultural education activities. The brand's English-language name is sometimes rendered as "Hailun" or historically as "Helen Piano," reflecting the Chinese pronunciation of the founder's name. Hailun pianos are used in conservatories, schools, concert venues and homes, and the company has sought endorsements from pianists and music educators to build international credibility. Its continued expansion reflects the broader growth of China's musical instrument manufacturing sector over the past two decades.

Hailun Pianos was founded in 2001 in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, by Chen Hailun. The company emerged during a period when China's musical instrument manufacturing industry was expanding rapidly, driven by rising domestic demand for pianos and growing export opportunities. From its early years, Hailun focused on building pianos rather than simply assembling imported components, investing in woodworking, soundboard production and action assembly capabilities. During the 2000s, Hailun expanded its product line from entry-level upright pianos to larger uprights and grand pianos. The company sought to improve quality by studying European piano-making traditions, adopting solid spruce soundboards and carefully engineered actions. It also began collaborating with foreign piano technicians and designers, a strategy that helped it gain recognition outside China. By the late 2000s, Hailun pianos were being exported to North America and Europe, where they were marketed as affordable alternatives to established brands. In the 2010s, Hailun continued to broaden its range and distribution. The company developed professional and concert grand models and pursued endorsements from pianists and music educators. It also expanded its dealer network internationally and participated in music trade shows. In 2012, Hailun Piano Co., Ltd. was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's ChiNext board under the stock code 300329, providing capital for further expansion and research and development. The company has since diversified into related areas, including digital pianos, musical instrument retail and music education services. It operates manufacturing facilities in Ningbo and maintains a significant presence in both domestic and export markets. Hailun has also been involved in cultural activities and sponsorships aimed at promoting piano music in China. As of the 2020s, Hailun remains one of China's prominent piano manufacturers, competing with both domestic peers and international brands.

• 2012

  Hailun Piano Co., Ltd. listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange ChiNext board under ticker 300329.

• 2001

  Hailun Pianos founded in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China by Chen Hailun.

• Hailun upright pianos

  Range of vertical pianos for students, homes and institutions.

• Hailun grand pianos

  Grand pianos from baby grand to professional and concert sizes.

• Digital pianos

  Electronic pianos and related digital instruments.

• 2019-12-27

  Helen Piano wins New Economy Role Model Company award[2]海伦钢琴荣获“新经济榜样公司”奖finance.sina.com.cn

  Reported: 2019-12-30

  Helen Piano attended the Third New Era Capital Forum in Beijing on December 27 and won the “New Economy Role Model Company” award.

1. 1Hailun Pianos official websitehelenpiano.com
2. 2海伦钢琴荣获“新经济榜样公司”奖finance.sina.com.cn