Verified Nov 2026
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Vance, Alabama
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Since 1908
Brose North America Inc is a United States automotive supplier headquartered in Vance, Alabama, and founded in 1908. It reports 200 to 500 employees and serves the automotive industry. Its parent group is Brose, and in October 2026 the Brose Sitech unit reported opening a new manufacturing location in Blythewood, South Carolina, its first U.S. smart-factory plant. The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certifications.
Brose North America Inc at a glance
Employees
200-500
Founded
1908
Headquarters
Vance, Alabama
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO/TS 16949
Import activity
71
Industries
Automotive
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
71
Named foreign suppliers
20
Top origins
Germany · Belgium · Brazil · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Brose North America Inc.
What this tells a buyer
No customs trade data is available for this company, but its most recent reported development is the October 2026 opening of Brose Sitech's first U.S. smart-factory plant in Blythewood, South Carolina.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications, and public sources list facilities in Blythewood, South Carolina, Coburg, Germany, and Auburn Hills, Michigan.
In April 2026, Brose reported investing MX$209 million to expand its Queretaro operations in Mexico, and in April 2026 it reported hiring for multiple positions in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
118 years in operation (founded 1908).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Brose North America Inc is a United States automotive supplier headquartered in Vance, Alabama, and founded in 1908. It reports 200 to 500 employees and serves the automotive industry. Its parent group is Brose, and in October 2026 the Brose Sitech unit reported opening a new manufacturing location in Blythewood, South Carolina, its first U.S. smart-factory plant. The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certifications.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1908 |
Headquarters | Vance, Alabama |
Employees | 200-500 |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO/TS 16949 |
What Brose North America Inc makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications, and public sources list facilities in Blythewood, South Carolina, Coburg, Germany, and Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Certifications
Brose North America Inc is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — brose.com
ISO 14001 — digiexport.com
ISO 45001 — brose.com
ISO 50001 — brose.com
ISO/TS 16949 — digiexport.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs trade data is available for this company, but its most recent reported development is the October 2026 opening of Brose Sitech's first U.S. smart-factory plant in Blythewood, South Carolina. US customs bill-of-lading records list 71 inbound shipments across 20 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Belgium · Brazil · Netherlands.
Latest developments
2026-10-30 — Buckle up: Brose Sitech opens first US smart-factory plant (automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com)
2026-10-28 — Brose Sitech establishes U.S. footprint with new manufacturing location in Blythewood, South Carolina (brose-sitech.com)
2026-04-25 — Brose invests MX$209 Million to Expand Queretaro Operations (mexicobusiness.news)
2026-04-04 — Brose Expands Workforce in Tuscaloosa County, Hiring for Multiple Positions – West Alabama News (westalabamanews.com)
2026-03-03 — Brose targets automotive parts with Farsoon metal AM machine (metal-am.com)
2025-06-26 — PressRelease (brose.com)
Facilities
Brose North America Inc is headquartered in Vance, Alabama. Public sources also reference these locations:
Blythewood, South Carolina — brose-sitech.com
Coburg, Germany — metal-am.com
Auburn Hills, Michigan — automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com
Company details
In April 2026, Brose reported investing MX$209 million to expand its Queretaro operations in Mexico, and in April 2026 it reported hiring for multiple positions in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Brose North America Inc was founded in 1908, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Vance, Alabama. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 118 years in operation (founded 1908). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Brose North America Inc do?
Brose North America Inc is a United States automotive supplier headquartered in Vance, Alabama, and founded in 1908. It reports 200 to 500 employees and serves the automotive industry. Its parent group is Brose, and in October 2026 the Brose Sitech unit reported opening a new manufacturing location in Blythewood, South Carolina, its first U.S. smart-factory plant. The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certifications.
Where is Brose North America Inc headquartered?
Brose North America Inc is headquartered in Vance, Alabama (10100 Brose Dr, Vance, Alabama, 35490).
When was Brose North America Inc founded?
Brose North America Inc was founded in 1908.
How big is Brose North America Inc?
Brose North America Inc has an estimated 200-500 employees.
What certifications does Brose North America Inc hold?
Brose North America Inc lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Brose North America Inc import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 71 inbound shipments for Brose North America Inc, with top origins including Germany · Belgium · Brazil · Netherlands.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 205-562-4800
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO/TS 16949
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