Henan Zhongzhou Machine Works Co., Ltd. was formerly known as Henan Zhongzhou Machinery Factory (code-named "Factory 396") affiliated with the former China South Industries Group Corporation (CSGC).

Since its establishment, the company has successively produced 14.5mm double anti-aircraft machine guns, underwater heavy punch guns, the clone of M2 carbines, Type-59 large caliber pistols, grenade launchers, 7.62 centerfire guns, and other military products that have made important contributions to China's national defense.

In 1980, following the policy of "Civil-Military Integration, Peacetime, and Wartime Combination” of China National Defence Industry, the company strengthened the development and production of civilian firearms, successively developed JW series sports rifles, shotguns, air guns, and a series of fastener (nail gun) and related products.

In 2009, according to the reformation of the Group, the former employees of Zhongzhou Machinery Factory invested in the purchase of some assets of Zhongzhou and established Henan Zhongzhou Machine Works Co., Ltd.

河南中洲机械厂有限公司前身为河南中洲机器厂（代号“396厂”），隶属于原中国南方工业集团公司。

公司自成立以来，先后生产14.5毫米双高射机炮、水下重炮、M2卡宾枪的克隆、59式大口径手枪、榴弹发射器、7.62中心火枪等军工产品，为中国国防事业做出了重要贡献。

1980年，公司按照中国国防工业“军民融合、平战结合”的方针，加强民用枪支的研制和生产，先后研制出JW系列运动步枪、霰弹枪、气枪、系列紧固件（射钉枪）及相关产品。

2009年，根据集团改制，中州机械厂原职工出资收购中州部分资产，成立河南中州机械工程有限公司有限公司。