About
About
Our Story
Jian Rin’s history goes back a long way, beginning in 1976 when its founder, Alan Chen, started making toys.
It wasn’t long before the company shifted its focus to protective sports equipment, opening its first factory in China in 1982 to produce baseball gloves. Jian Rin quickly expanded its offering, adding hockey, lacrosse, and other sports equipment. The company’s commitment to excellence and innovation drove its growth, opening a second factory in 2015 and a third in 2022.
Today, Jian Rin is a global leader in sports protective gear, known for its high-quality production and industry expertise.
Timeline
1976
Jian Rin founded in Tainan, Taiwan
1993
Commenced production of hockey equipment
1996
Commenced production of lacrosse equipment
2015
Expanded the production facility in Zhongshan, China
2017
Opened the second production facility in Linyi, China
2022
Opened the third production facility in Bangkok, Thailand
Timeline
1976
Jian Rin started in Tainan, Taiwan
1993
Jian Rin started hockey production
1996
Jian Rin started Lacrosse production
2015
Jian Rin expanded its production facility in Zhongshan, China
2017
Jian Rin opened the second production facility in Linyi, China.
2022
Jian Rin opened its third production facility in Bangkok, Thailand.
Our Team
Alan and Ashley Chen
Founders and Presidents
With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, Alan’s credo remains: “Seek perfection, create art.” This drives our commitment to excellence in everything we do.
Simon Chen
VP of Research & Development
Simon’s creative expertise in aerospace drafting and sporting goods enables him to support clients with innovative ideas and solutions.
Melinda Chen
VP of Sales and Operations
Combining her extensive experience in the sports industry (since the age of 15!) with a solid banking background, Melinda brings to the table a strong focus on numbers. She specializes in mid-to-long-term planning, helping clients achieve their supply chain goals through effective strategic planning.
