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Centro Corporation — South Korea Terminal Tackle Manufacturer with China Production Base
Centro Corporation — Terminal Tackle Innovation from South Korea and China
Centro Corporation is a South Korea-headquartered fishing tackle manufacturer with its own production facilities in China. The company specialises in saltwater fishing terminal tackle and has built a reputation across the global tackle trade for innovation, quality, and consistent OEM supply relationships with major international clients.
At China Fish 2026 (February 28–March 2, Beijing), Centro arrived with a clear objective: to strengthen its international reach while reinforcing the core values that have defined its rise in the global terminal tackle sector.
Company Overview
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Manufacturing | China (own production facilities) |
| Specialization | Saltwater terminal tackle, swivels, weights, multifunctional rig components |
| Key Innovation | Swattle Weight (swivel + rattle + weight hybrid) |
| Target Markets | United States, Europe, global OEM/ODM |
| Phone | +82 31 977 7188 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | centrofishing.com |
The Swattle Weight — Centro’s Latest Innovation
At the centre of Centro’s China Fish 2026 showcase was the Swattle Weight — a multifunctional terminal tackle component that integrates three functions into one unit:
- A swivel — preventing line twist during retrieve
- A spinning rattle — generating an attractive sound signal for fish
- A control weight — helping rigs reach target depth more efficiently
The Swattle Weight builds on the original Swattle hybrid swivel concept but adds enhanced sink-rate control and sound-attraction features aimed at improving catch rates across a range of saltwater conditions. For buyers and distributors sourcing terminal tackle for offshore and surf fishing markets, the product represents a category innovation — consolidating multiple rig components into a single, functional unit.
Manufacturing Strategy
Centro Corporation operates with a dual-location model:
- R&D and corporate strategy: South Korea headquarters
- Production: Company-owned manufacturing facilities in China
This structure gives Centro the quality control and IP protection of a branded manufacturer combined with the cost efficiency and scale of China-based production. The company has earned recognition from major players across the fishing tackle industry, with years of accumulated expertise in developing and producing high-quality terminal tackle at production scale.
Centro supplies customers worldwide and has secured the confidence of large international clients — an achievement it intends to deepen through expanded brand presence in Western markets.
Market Positioning
At China Fish 2026, Centro signalled a dual-track market strategy:
OEM/Supply partnerships: Continuing to offer existing customers opportunities to expand their product ranges and strengthen long-term collaboration.
Brand development: In select European markets, Centro plans to supply products under the CENTRO brand, with a focus on new product lines. This marks a shift toward visible brand presence alongside its established OEM and supply partnerships.
“We plan to participate in the exhibition with a focus on our new products. For our existing customers, we will continue to offer opportunities to expand their product ranges and strengthen our partnerships.”
“In some European markets, we also plan to supply products under the CENTRO brand, with a focus on our new product lines.”
Product Range
Centro’s product lineup centres on terminal tackle for saltwater applications:
- Swivels — Ball bearing, barrel, snap, and hybrid designs
- Weights — Bank, egg, pyramid, and specialised saltwater configurations
- Rig components — Pre-rigged terminal tackle for offshore and surf fishing
- Swattle product line — The Swattle hybrid swivel and Swattle Weight series
- Custom OEM — Terminal tackle designed and manufactured to client specifications
The company continues to invest in thoughtful product engineering for a wide range of fishing applications while ensuring consistent quality across global distribution channels.
Contact
For OEM/ODM terminal tackle manufacturing inquiries and distribution partnerships:
- Phone: +82 31 977 7188
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.centrofishing.com
- Headquarters: South Korea
- Manufacturing: China
Sources: Angling International (February 2026), China Fish 2026 exhibitor coverage, company information.
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