Yes! Haier began as a small manufacturer of refrigerators, While most Chinese companies have focused on their core products, Haier has expanded beyond its traditional markets. In the 1980s, the company sold 2,600 industrial robots. In 2018, it sold 680 such robots, making Haier a global company. Although critics say Haier is a state-owned enterprise, Chris Christopher, director of consumer economics for IHS Global Insight, says the strategy is sound.