Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Huntsville, Alabama
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Since 2007
Aurex is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 2007 and employing roughly 200 to 500 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to $250 million. It is privately held and serves the military-defense, electronics, automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In February 2026, the company was selected by the U.S. Department of War's Joint Hypersonics Transition Office as one of six companies supporting a $68 million, three-year hypersonics research and development effort.
Aurex at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 9001
Import activity
45
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
45
Named foreign suppliers
42
Top origins
China · Vietnam
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Aurex.
What this tells a buyer
Aurex was selected in April 2026 for an $8 million heavy demonstrator mission, according to a press release distributed by EIN Presswire.
The company holds AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications and lists assembly, machining, electronics, and sensor products among its offerings.
Aurex rebranded from Special Aerospace Services in August 2025 and operates from Huntsville, Alabama, where it announced 65,000 square feet of ready-now manufacturing capacity in March 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
19 years in operation (founded 2007).
Holds AS9100, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Aurex is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 2007 and employing roughly 200 to 500 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to $250 million. It is privately held and serves the military-defense, electronics, automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In February 2026, the company was selected by the U.S. Department of War's Joint Hypersonics Transition Office as one of six companies supporting a $68 million, three-year hypersonics research and development effort.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2007 |
Headquarters | Huntsville, Alabama |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 9001 |
What Aurex makes
The company holds AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications and lists assembly, machining, electronics, and sensor products among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Machining, Electronics, Sensor (source: aurexdefense.com).
Certifications
Aurex is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — aurexdefense.com
ISO 9001 — aurexdefense.com
Trade and customs footprint
Aurex was selected in April 2026 for an $8 million heavy demonstrator mission, according to a press release distributed by EIN Presswire. US customs bill-of-lading records list 45 inbound shipments across 42 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Vietnam.
Latest developments
2026-08-31 — Aurex Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Bob Jurenko as Vice President of Business Development (einpresswire.com)
2026-08-13 — Aurex bets on Huntsville to build defense technology faster, cheaper - 256 Today (256today.com)
2026-04-14 — Aurex Selected for $8M Heavy Demonstrator Mission (einpresswire.com)
2026-03-12 — Aurex Announces 65,000 Square Feet of Ready-Now Manufacturing Capacity to Accelerate U.S. Defense Production (einpresswire.com)
2026-02-13 — Aurex has been selected by the United States Department of War Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) as one of six companies supporting a $68M, three-year effort to accelerate hypersonics R&D. (linkedin.com)
2026-02-05 — Telesis Launches Aurex-Telesis Solutions, LLC in Partnership with Aurex — Telesis Defense (telesisdefense.com)
Facilities
Aurex is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Public sources also reference these locations:
Huntsville, Alabama — mcmillanpazdansmith.com
Company details
Aurex rebranded from Special Aerospace Services in August 2025 and operates from Huntsville, Alabama, where it announced 65,000 square feet of ready-now manufacturing capacity in March 2026. Aurex was founded in 2007, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 19 years in operation (founded 2007). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Aurex make?
Aurex is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 2007 and employing roughly 200 to 500 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to $250 million. It is privately held and serves the military-defense, electronics, automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In February 2026, the company was selected by the U.S. Department of War's Joint Hypersonics Transition Office as one of six companies supporting a $68 million, three-year hypersonics research and development effort.
Where is Aurex headquartered?
Aurex is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama (310 The Bridge St NW, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806-0031).
When was Aurex founded?
Aurex was founded in 2007.
How big is Aurex?
Aurex has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Aurex hold?
Aurex lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Aurex import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 45 inbound shipments for Aurex, with top origins including China · Vietnam.
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