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Hallmark Rare Metals – Direct Access to China’s Titanium Valley
China accounts for 50% of global titanium production, along with key side products such as Zirconium, Tantalum, Niobium, Molybdenum, and Tungsten (Wolfram). At the heart of this industry lies China’s Titanium Valley, located near Xi’an and the world‑famous Terracotta Army, where more than 1,000 companies operate across every imaginable industrial segment. Yet, despite this immense capacity, the global rare metals market remains highly fragmented. The sheer diversity of delivery forms, sizes, shapes, alloys, and treatments results in an almost unlimited variety of products, making sourcing a complex challenge.
Customer requests are often project‑based, requiring special dimensions and alloys in quantities that may not meet the minimum thresholds for production lots. Individual producers are limited by their machine parks, equipment, and capacity, forcing them to outsource steps or restrict their offerings. This creates difficulties for both sides: customers struggle to find the right manufacturer, producers face bottlenecks, dealers enter with materials of uncertain origin, and language barriers combined with differing business cultures add further complications. Inquiries often circle the globe multiple times before finding resolution.
To address these challenges, Nana Tang, founder and owner of Hallmark Rare Metals, established the Titan‑Union in 2013. This coalition unites leading Chinese companies producing a wide range of non‑ferrous metals. Hallmark serves as the authorized international sales channel, with all members audited, contracted, and rated for their strength and capabilities. This network empowers Hallmark to deliver materials and products that are:
- Traceable
- From known sources
- In the expected quality
- Extremely diverse in product range
- Available from huge stock with fast reaction times
To provide the best possible local support, Hallmark opened its German representative office in 2013, just 30 minutes from Frankfurt Airport. With a team of German sales engineers and back‑office support, we ensure optimal value chains, competitive pricing, and responsive service for our European customers.
This model quickly gained recognition. By late 2013, a former Chinese government company appointed Hallmark as its representative in Germany to strengthen local customer service, communication, and sales activities. Since then, the business model has expanded successfully, adding professional expertise, capabilities, and value across our customer base.
With deep roots in Titanium Valley and a permanent presence in Germany, Hallmark offers direct access to China’s non‑ferrous and rare metal market. Our extensive network allows us to manage the complete value chain — from ore sourcing to semi‑finished and fully finished products.
On August 29, 2024, Baoji City’s administration officially recognized Hallmark’s leadership: Mr. Duan, head of the Baoji administration, and Mayor Ms. Fan appointed CEO Nana Tang and Alex Kessler as European Business Attraction Representatives. This honor not only strengthens our established business but also opens new levels of cooperation, including support for investments, outsourcing, funding, and cross‑industry partnerships.
Hallmark Rare Metals stands as your trusted gateway to China’s rare metals industry, combining scale, flexibility, and quality assurance to deliver solutions that meet the most demanding requirements.
The Business Model
Manufacturing
The Hallmark network brings together a wide range of specialized manufacturers, each with a selective focus on different materials, products, and industries. As the official international sales channel for these partners, Hallmark offers customers direct access to an extensive portfolio that includes a huge variety of stocked products and tailored services. Beyond standard supply, our capabilities extend to custom alloys, oversized parts, precision‑machined components, and complete subassemblies, ensuring that even the most complex project requirements can be met.
We ship goods either directly from the producing factories or from one of our 16 stocking warehouses in China, guaranteeing flexibility, speed, and reliability in delivery. By managing the entire value chain, Hallmark ensures transparency, efficiency, and quality at every stage. Acting as your legal supplier and purchasing partner, we provide not only materials but also trust, accountability, and long‑term collaboration — making Hallmark the gateway to world‑class non‑ferrous and rare metal solutions.
Representative
As the authorized representative for our partners, Hallmark Rare Metals manages all customer services in Europe, ensuring seamless communication, powerful support, and guaranteed satisfaction. This unique combination allows us to bridge the gap between European industries and China’s most respected rare metal manufacturers, delivering both reliability and efficiency.
Today, Hallmark proudly hosts the European representation for several industry leaders:
- Jiangsu Hongbao High‑Precise Pipe & Tube Co. Ltd. – Titanium tubes, TS16949 certified production
- JDC – Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co. Ltd. – The largest molybdenum producer in Asia
- Western Metal Material Co. Ltd. – Specialized in titanium products
- Xi’an Refra Tungsten & Molybdenum Co. Ltd. – Focused on tungsten (wolfram) and molybdenum solutions
- Xi’an Noble Rare Metal Materials Co. Ltd. – Expertise in special applications with tantalum, niobium, gold, platinum, and silver
Through this strong network, Hallmark provides European customers with direct access to China’s rare metal market, backed by traceable sourcing, certified quality, and a wide range of products tailored to diverse industrial applications.