Quick answer: the top-ranked total station brands in China on this list are FOIF (Jiangsu), KOLIDA (Guangdong) and Nan Fang Ce Hui (Guangdong). 5 Chinese brands are ranked by registration, contact and product data; 10 companies are listed in total. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Ranked total station brands
How this list is ranked- 01
FOIF
苏州一光FOIF
- Total stations
- Theodolite
- Surveying levels
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1958.
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KOLIDA
科力达KOLIDA
- Total stations
- Theodolite
- GPS navigation devices
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1994.
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Nan Fang Ce Hui
南方测绘
- Total stations
- Theodolite
- Surveying levels
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1994.
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- 04
SANDING 三鼎光电SANDING
Registered as 广州南方测绘科技股份有限公司 in 1998.
- Total stations
- Theodolite
- GPS navigation devices
- Surveying levels
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1994.
- 05
Zhong Hai Da 中海达
Registered as 广州中海达卫星导航技术股份有限公司 in 2006.
- Total stations
- Sonar
- GPS navigation devices
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1999.
International total station brands in China
Foreign-owned groups with Chinese manufacturing or sales companies. Listed separately so the ranking above covers Chinese manufacturers only.
- INT
Leica Leica徕卡测量
Registered as 徕卡测量系统(北京)有限公司 in 2006.
- Total stations
- 3D scanners
- Surveying levels
- Laser distance meters
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1819.
- INT
PENTAX PENTAX宾得测绘仪器
Registered as 励精科技(上海)有限公司 in 2001.
- Total stations
- Theodolite
- Surveying levels
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1919.
- INT
Trimble Trimble天宝
Registered as 天宝莅德电子科技(上海)有限公司 in 2011.
- Total stations
- GPS navigation devices
- Surveying levels
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1978.
More Total stations brands and companies
| Brand | Registered company | Website | Email / phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOKKIASOKKIA索佳 | 拓普康索佳(上海)科贸有限公司 | topconchina.cn | 400-127-8066 |
| TOPCONTOPCON拓普康 | 拓普康索佳(上海)科贸有限公司 | topconchina.cn | 400-127-8066 |
Comparison table
| # | Company | Province | Est. | Registered company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | FOIF苏州一光FOIF | Jiangsu | 1958 | 苏州一光仪器有限公司 |
| 02 | KOLIDA科力达KOLIDA | Guangdong | 1994 | 广州南方测绘科技股份有限公司 |
| 03 | Nan Fang Ce Hui南方测绘 | Guangdong | 1994 | 广州南方测绘科技股份有限公司 |
| 04 | SANDING三鼎光电SANDING | Guangdong | 1994 | 广州南方测绘科技股份有限公司 |
| 05 | Zhong Hai Da中海达 | Guangdong | 1999 | 广州中海达卫星导航技术股份有限公司 |
Frequently asked questions
How many total stations manufacturers and suppliers in China are listed here?
10 companies are listed for total stations (全站仪). 5 Chinese manufacturers have full profiles and are ranked; 3 international brands with China operations are listed separately.
Where are China's total stations manufacturers located?
Among profiled companies: Guangdong (4), Shanghai (2), Jiangsu (1), Beijing (1).
How is this list ranked?
By the completeness and verifiability of each company's data: a registered legal entity, an official website, published contact details, a product range and company history. The rank is not a quality rating, and no company pays for its position. See How we rank for the full method.
How do I contact these manufacturers?
Each listing shows the company's official website and, where published, its email and phone number. Of the 10 companies listed, 10 have an official website and 5 publish an email address.