Corporate Profile
Starlight Machinery is the international trading name of Changzhou Xingyao Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd — a rice milling equipment manufacturer headquartered in Danyang City, Jiangsu Province, China. The company has specialised in rice processing machinery since 1993 and was formally incorporated in 1999 under Chinese law. As of 2025, Starlight employs approximately 200 staff across its manufacturing, engineering, sales, and after-sales teams at its 50,000-square-metre production facility on National Highway 312 in Danyang.
Starlight manufactures individual processing machines, combined rice mills, and custom production lines covering the complete rice milling sequence — from paddy intake, pre-cleaning, and destoning through husking, separation, whitening, polishing, and grading. Equipment is supplied to commercial rice processing operations, agricultural cooperatives, institutional and government buyers, and machinery distributors in markets across Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America, and North America.
Company Details at a Glance
| Trading Name | Starlight Machinery |
| Legal Entity | Changzhou Xingyao Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd |
| Headquarters | 208 km Mark, Jiangsu Section, National Highway 312, Huangtang Town, Danyang City, Jiangsu Province, China |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Incorporated | 1999, People's Republic of China |
| Employees | Approximately 200 (as of April 2025) |
| Production Area | 50,000 m² |
| Primary Industry | Rice milling machinery and grain processing equipment |
| Export Markets | Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America, North America |
Manufacturing Capability
Starlight's manufacturing facility in Danyang occupies 50,000 square metres and houses the complete production process for the company's product range — from raw material intake and component fabrication through machining, assembly, quality inspection, and pre-shipment testing.
The facility's location directly on National Highway 312 provides efficient access for inbound logistics and outbound container loading, and allows overseas buyers to reach the factory easily — Danyang is approximately 10 minutes from the highway by vehicle. Factory visits are actively encouraged for buyers evaluating production line orders, distributors assessing manufacturing capability, and project developers who require a site inspection as part of their procurement process.
For production line orders, Starlight assembles the complete line at the Danyang factory before shipment and conducts a Factory Acceptance Test — a live trial at rated throughput using paddy representative of the buyer's grain type. Performance data from the FAT is documented and supplied with the equipment as the commissioning baseline for the installation team at the destination site.
The factory's standard production capacity covers both fast-delivery orders on standard combined mill models — typically ready for dispatch within approximately 20 days — and custom production line configurations requiring engineered-to-order manufacturing, which are scheduled based on configuration scope at the time of order.
Business Scope
Starlight's commercial offering covers four areas:
Rice processing machinery and complete lines. The full product range spans pre-cleaning and destoning equipment, rubber-roll huskers, gravity paddy-brown separators, emery-roll and iron-roll whiteners, water-mist polishers, white rice graders, combined rice mills at 15–30 TPD, and custom production lines at 30-200 TPD. Individual machines are available for integration into existing processing lines, and complete turnkey systems are available for new installations. See Browse All Rice Milling Machines for the full product catalogue.
OEM and ODM programmes. Starlight manufactures equipment to buyers' specifications, including custom capacity configurations, voltage adaptation for regional electrical standards, alternative material specifications, colour and paint finishes, and private-label branding for distributors and trading companies.
After-sales and technical support. Starlight provides remote diagnostic support via video for operational issues after commissioning, on-site technical service by arrangement (with transparent scope and cost terms), structured spare parts planning and wear-part replacement schedules, and operator training at commissioning and by remote arrangement during operation.
Project collaboration. Starlight works directly with commercial mill projects, agricultural cooperatives, EPC contractors, and development-funded agricultural projects requiring a documented equipment supplier with export capability and post-delivery technical support. The company has supplied equipment to government-related agricultural development programmes across Africa and Central Asia.
Quality and After-Sales Framework
All Starlight machines are covered by a standard 12-month warranty from the date of shipment, excluding consumable components. Extended warranty coverage of up to 5 years is available on critical assemblies, including husker rolls, whitening chambers, and drive components.
Every machine or production line shipment includes model-specific documentation: assembly and integration schematics, wiring diagrams, operating and maintenance manuals, lubrication schedules with component-specific service intervals, spare parts lists with part numbers and recommended stocking quantities, and — for production line orders — the Factory Acceptance Test records.
On-site service is available on transparent commercial terms: the buyer covers the technician's travel and accommodation, with a specified daily rate for technical labour. Service scope, timeline, and cost are documented before the visit. Remote video diagnostics are available for performance issues that do not require physical access to the machine.
Starlight Machinery holds ISO 9001 quality management certification, covering the design, manufacture, and after-sales support of rice milling equipment. The certification confirms that Starlight's manufacturing processes, quality inspection procedures, and customer service operations meet the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems — a relevant credential for buyers in institutional procurement processes, government-funded agricultural projects, and commercial operations where supplier qualification requires documented quality system compliance.
Export Markets and Regional Focus
Starlight's equipment is currently operating in rice-producing and rice-processing markets across:
Southeast Asia — the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia, where long-grain Indica processing at commercial scale is the primary application.
South Asia — India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, where both Indica and Basmati rice milling operations at cooperative and commercial scale are Starlight's primary buyer types.
Central Asia — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, where short-grain Japonica is the commercially dominant variety and complete production line installations for grain trading and cooperative operations are the primary order type.
Africa — Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and other rice-producing markets, where a combination of combined mills for rural and cooperative operations and larger production lines for commercial processors represents the range of buyer requirements.
Middle East — the UAE and other markets, primarily as export and re-milling destinations for processed rice from South and Southeast Asian origins.
South America — Colombia, Brazil, and Peru, where medium-grain and long-grain commercial milling operations represent the primary buyer type.
For documented examples of buyers from these markets who have purchased and commissioned Starlight equipment, see Customer Stories.
Distributor and Partner Programme
Starlight works with distributors, trading companies, and service agents in markets where a local partner provides the commercial reach, language capability, and after-sales proximity that direct export from Danyang cannot replicate. Partners receive technical training and product documentation, sales and marketing materials for their local market, and joint go-to-market support aligned with their market's readiness and buyer profile.
For enquiries about distribution or agency arrangements in your market, see Distributor & Partner Programme or contact Starlight directly via the Contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Starlight Machinery a manufacturer or a trading company?
Starlight Machinery is the trading name of Changzhou Xingyao Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd — a manufacturing company based in Danyang, Jiangsu, China, with its own 50,000-square-metre production facility. Starlight designs, manufactures, assembles, tests, and ships rice milling equipment directly from its Danyang factory. The company does not act as a broker or intermediary for third-party manufactured equipment. Buyers can verify this directly through a factory visit, during which the manufacturing process, in-production machines, and assembly operations are visible. Factory visits are actively encouraged for buyers evaluating significant orders.
Where is Starlight's factory, and how do overseas buyers visit?
The Starlight factory is located at the 208-kilometre mark of the Jiangsu section of National Highway 312, Huangtang Town, Danyang City, Jiangsu Province. Danyang is accessible by high-speed rail from Shanghai (approximately 40 minutes to Danyang North station) or by road. From the highway, the factory is approximately 10 minutes by vehicle. Factory visit itineraries are structured around the buyer's technical agenda — machine inspection, Factory Acceptance Test observation, specification review, and documentation handover are all available as visit components. Contact Starlight's team via the Contact page to arrange a visit and confirm the agenda.
What payment terms and Incoterms does Starlight accept for export orders?
Starlight accepts payment via Letter of Credit (L/C), Telegraphic Transfer (T/T), Documentary Against Acceptance (D/A), and Documentary Against Payment (D/P). Standard export Incoterms are FOB (Free on Board Danyang), CFR (Cost and Freight to destination port), and CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight to destination port). For buyers requiring a specific payment structure — for example, a development-funded project with defined procurement terms — contact Starlight's sales team to confirm compatibility before submitting a formal enquiry.
Does Starlight offer OEM or private-label manufacturing for distributors?
Yes. Starlight's OEM and ODM programme covers custom capacity configurations, voltage adaptation for non-standard regional electrical supply (220V single-phase, 380V three-phase, 415V, and other common standards), alternative structural material specifications, custom colour and paint finishes, and private-label branding including nameplate, decal, and documentation customisation. OEM and ODM orders typically require a minimum order quantity and a specification confirmation lead time before production scheduling. Contact Starlight's sales team to discuss the specific requirements for your market and buyer base.
How does Starlight support distributors and buyers in markets without nearby technical service capacity?
Starlight's primary post-delivery support channel for markets without local technical service capacity is remote video diagnostics — the buyer's operator team connects with Starlight's engineering team via video call to diagnose operational issues, walk through adjustment procedures, and confirm configuration corrections in real time. This approach has been used effectively for buyers in West Africa, Central Asia, and island-market Southeast Asia where on-site visits carry significant logistical cost. For installations involving complex initial commissioning — multi-stage production lines, unusual operating environments, or operator teams with limited prior rice milling experience — on-site commissioning by Starlight's technical team is available by arrangement. Every production line shipment includes a comprehensive documentation pack that allows a competent local installation team to assemble and commission the line without requiring on-site supervision from Starlight, with remote support available to answer questions as they arise.
Visit the Factory or Discuss Your Project
Starlight's engineering and sales team are available to discuss project requirements, arrange factory visits, and provide technical proposals.
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