Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Riverside, California
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Since 1947
Bourns, Inc. is a privately held electronics manufacturer headquartered in Riverside, California, founded in 1947. It has an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $250 million to $500 million. The company makes electronic components and circuit protection devices, including automotive sensors, potentiometers, magnetic components, and microelectronic modules, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. In June 2026 it completed its acquisition of Rakon, expanding into frequency control and timing solutions.
Bourns, Inc. at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1947
Headquarters
Riverside, California
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
Import activity
1852
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1852
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · Taiwan · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Bourns, Inc..
What this tells a buyer
The company's customs records show 1,852 shipments, with suppliers located in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Hungary, and several other countries.
Bourns holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications, and its product range includes sensors, circuit protection devices, and assemblies.
In August 2026 the company opened a custom magnetics research and development center in Göttingen, Germany, and in June 2026 General Motors gave it a 2025 Overdrive Award, its highest supplier honor.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
79 years in operation (founded 1947).
1,852 US import shipments on record.
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Bourns, Inc. is a privately held electronics manufacturer headquartered in Riverside, California, founded in 1947. It has an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $250 million to $500 million. The company makes electronic components and circuit protection devices, including automotive sensors, potentiometers, magnetic components, and microelectronic modules, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. In June 2026 it completed its acquisition of Rakon, expanding into frequency control and timing solutions.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1947 |
Headquarters | Riverside, California |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 |
What Bourns, Inc. makes
Bourns holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications, and its product range includes sensors, circuit protection devices, and assemblies.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Mold, Plastic, Electronics, Sensor (source: bourns.com).
Certifications
Bourns, Inc. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — bourns.com
IATF 16949 — bourns.com
ISO 14001 — bourns.com
ISO 9001 — bourns.com
ISO/TS 16949 — hser.com.cn
Trade and customs footprint
The company's customs records show 1,852 shipments, with suppliers located in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Hungary, and several other countries. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1852 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · Taiwan · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-08-05 — Bourns Opens Custom Magnetics Research and Development Center in Göttingen, Germany (bourns.com)
2026-06-11 — Bourns Honored by General Motors with a 2025 Overdrive Award, GM’s Highest Supplier Honor (bourns.com)
2026-06-10 — Bourns Completes Acquisition of Rakon, Expanding into Frequency Control & Timing Solutions (bourns.com)
2026-05-13 — Bourns | Cameron Partners (cameronpartners.co.nz)
2026-03-18 — Bourns Expands Industry-Leading Modular Contacts Portfolio with Five, Six and Eight Amp Products (bourns.com)
2026-02-04 — Bourns Extends Distributor Relationship with Macnica, Broadening Their Sales Representation Across Entire APAC Region (bourns.com)
Company details
In August 2026 the company opened a custom magnetics research and development center in Göttingen, Germany, and in June 2026 General Motors gave it a 2025 Overdrive Award, its highest supplier honor. Bourns, Inc. was founded in 1947, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Riverside, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 79 years in operation (founded 1947). 1,852 US import shipments on record. Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bourns, Inc. make?
Bourns, Inc. is a privately held electronics manufacturer headquartered in Riverside, California, founded in 1947. It has an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $250 million to $500 million. The company makes electronic components and circuit protection devices, including automotive sensors, potentiometers, magnetic components, and microelectronic modules, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. In June 2026 it completed its acquisition of Rakon, expanding into frequency control and timing solutions.
Where is Bourns, Inc. headquartered?
Bourns, Inc. is headquartered in Riverside, California (1200 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, California, 92507).
When was Bourns, Inc. founded?
Bourns, Inc. was founded in 1947.
How big is Bourns, Inc.?
Bourns, Inc. has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Bourns, Inc. hold?
Bourns, Inc. lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Bourns, Inc. import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1852 inbound shipments for Bourns, Inc., with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · Taiwan · Germany.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 951-781-5690
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
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