Red Triangle
Time-Honored BrandRed Triangle · Tianjin · Founded 1926
Red Triangle is a renowned chemical brand from Tianjin, famous for its soda ash, which pioneered China's modern chemical industry. Established in 1926, it symbolizes the nation's industrial progress and self-reliance.
Brand Story
Red Triangle was born in Tianjin in the early 20th century, during the nascent stage of China's modern industry. In 1917, Fan Xudong founded Jiuda Salt Refining Company in Tanggu, Tianjin, and in 1918 established Yongli Soda Ash Company, hiring Hou Debang as chief engineer. After years of research, in 1926, the Yongli plant successfully produced high-quality soda ash, trademarked as 'Red Triangle', symbolizing the red hope of China's chemical industry. The product won a gold medal at the 1926 Philadelphia World's Fair, hailed as a symbol of China's industrial progress. Red Triangle not only broke Western monopoly on soda ash technology but also trained China's first generation of chemical engineers, laying the foundation for the nation's chemical industry. Its journey reflects the patriotic ambition of 'saving the nation through industry' and epitomizes modern China's industrialization.
Signature Products
High-purity sodium carbonate used in glass, papermaking, and textile industries, with quality comparable to imported products. (Historical product, price unavailable)
Sodium hydroxide, a key basic chemical raw material for soap, petroleum, and dyeing industries. (Historical product, price unavailable)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Tianjin（天津）
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Cultural Note
Red Triangle embodies the spirit of independent innovation in modern Chinese national industry. Its soda ash production adopted Hou Debang's improved combined alkali method, enhancing raw material efficiency and reducing pollution, profoundly influencing future chemical technology. The brand name and logo design blend national sentiment with modern industrial concepts, becoming a symbol of China's industrial self-strengthening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Red Triangle founded?
Red Triangle was founded in 1926, originating in Tianjin, Tianjin, primarily in the Other field.
What is the signature product of Red Triangle?
Its signature product is Red Triangle Soda Ash. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
Where can I find the official list of China Time-Honored Brands?
You can log into the MOFCOM "China Time-Honored Brand Information Management System", or browse this site’s brand directory — we have profiled 1,451 time-honored brands.
Sources / References
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