Overview

Cataler North America manufactures automotive exhaust catalysts and emission-control products, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. The privately held company is headquartered in Lincolnton, North Carolina, was founded in 2002, and employs an estimated 200 to 500 people, with estimated revenue of $1 to 5 billion. It is a subsidiary of the Japanese Cataler group within the Toyota Motor Corporation ecosystem. Its product range includes battery and emissions technologies.

At a glance

What Cataler North America makes

The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications, and lists battery and emissions products among its offerings.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Emissions (source: cataler.com).

Certifications

Cataler North America is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• IATF 16949 — cataler.com

• ISO 14001 — cataler.com

• ISO 9001 — cataler.com

• ISO/TS 16949 — or.jp

Trade and customs footprint

Customs records show 403 shipments associated with the company, with origins including Japan, South Korea, China, Germany, Singapore, Vietnam, and Taiwan. US customs bill-of-lading records list 403 inbound shipments across 4 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · South Korea · China · Germany.

Latest developments

• 2026-05-20 — CNA 1.5億個出荷達成 | キャタラー (cataler.co.jp)

• 2025-09-11 — Cataler to Expand in Karnataka - Full Govt Support & Investor-Friendly Ecosystem | MB Patil (linkedin.com)

Facilities

Cataler North America is headquartered in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Somerset, New Jersey — pharmasource.global

Company details

Cataler's Japanese parent reported reaching a cumulative shipment milestone of 150 million units (CNA) on May 20, 2026. Cataler North America was founded in 2002, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Lincolnton, North Carolina. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 24 years in operation (founded 2002). 403 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Cataler North America make?

Cataler North America manufactures automotive exhaust catalysts and emission-control products, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. The privately held company is headquartered in Lincolnton, North Carolina, was founded in 2002, and employs an estimated 200 to 500 people, with estimated revenue of $1 to 5 billion. It is a subsidiary of the Japanese Cataler group within the Toyota Motor Corporation ecosystem. Its product range includes battery and emissions technologies.

Where is Cataler North America headquartered?

Cataler North America is headquartered in Lincolnton, North Carolina (2002 Cataler Dr, Lincolnton, North Carolina, 28092-6138).

When was Cataler North America founded?

Cataler North America was founded in 2002.

How big is Cataler North America?

Cataler North America has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).

What certifications does Cataler North America hold?

Cataler North America lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Does Cataler North America import from overseas suppliers?

US customs bill-of-lading records show 403 inbound shipments for Cataler North America, with top origins including Japan · South Korea · China · Germany.

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