Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern
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Since 1953
Cherry is a German manufacturer of computer peripherals, including mechanical keyboards, keyswitches, mice, and card readers, headquartered in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria. Founded in 1953, the company employs between 200 and 500 people and is publicly listed under the ticker C3RY.DE. It serves automotive, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, renewable-energy, and electric-vehicle sectors. In August 2026, the company announced the Smart Board 1150 and Smart Terminal ST-1150 security products.
Cherry at a glance
Revenue
115.1M
Employees
200-500
Founded
1953
Headquarters
Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern
Ownership
Publicly traded (ETRA: C3RY.DE)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · TS 16949
Import activity
2443
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
2443
Named foreign suppliers
44
Top origins
China · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Japan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Cherry.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available for the company; its most recent reported development is the August 2026 launch of the Smart Board 1150 and Smart Terminal ST-1150 security products, as announced by Cherry.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TS 16949 certifications and lists electronics and plastic among its manufactured products.
Cherry reported revenue of 115.1 million and reported that revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of 2026 deviated from the prior year.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
73 years in operation (founded 1953).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001, TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Cherry is a German manufacturer of computer peripherals, including mechanical keyboards, keyswitches, mice, and card readers, headquartered in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria. Founded in 1953, the company employs between 200 and 500 people and is publicly listed under the ticker C3RY.DE. It serves automotive, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, renewable-energy, and electric-vehicle sectors. In August 2026, the company announced the Smart Board 1150 and Smart Terminal ST-1150 security products.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1953 |
Headquarters | Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | 115.1M |
Ownership | Publicly traded (ETRA: C3RY.DE) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · TS 16949 |
What Cherry makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TS 16949 certifications and lists electronics and plastic among its manufactured products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Plastic (source: cherry.de).
Certifications
Cherry is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available for the company; its most recent reported development is the August 2026 launch of the Smart Board 1150 and Smart Terminal ST-1150 security products, as announced by Cherry. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2443 inbound shipments across 44 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Japan.
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — Cherry SE advances transformation program Blossom: focus on profitable growth in the Peripherals business | Corporate - EQS News (eqs-news.com)
2026-10-19 — Cherry SE: Revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months 2026 deviate from prior-year; additional financial support secured from majority shareholder | Ad-hoc - EQS News (eqs-news.com)
2026-10-02 — CHERRY wird assoziierter Partner des Netzwerks N49:X – European Resilience Hub - Cherry (cherry.de)
2026-08-06 — CHERRY Advances Its Security Portfolio with the Smart Board 1150 and Smart Terminal ST-1150 - Cherry (cherry.de)
2026-08-03 — CHERRY baut Vertriebsteam in strategisch wichtigen Märkten aus - Cherry (cherry.de)
2025-11-19 — Cherry SE initiates M&A process for the divestment of a business segment | Corporate - EQS News (eqs-news.com)
Facilities
Cherry is headquartered in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern. Public sources also reference these locations:
Auerbach, Germany — cherry.de
Company details
Cherry reported revenue of 115.1 million and reported that revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of 2026 deviated from the prior year. Cherry was founded in 1953, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 73 years in operation (founded 1953). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001, TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Cherry make?
Cherry is a German manufacturer of computer peripherals, including mechanical keyboards, keyswitches, mice, and card readers, headquartered in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria. Founded in 1953, the company employs between 200 and 500 people and is publicly listed under the ticker C3RY.DE. It serves automotive, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, renewable-energy, and electric-vehicle sectors. In August 2026, the company announced the Smart Board 1150 and Smart Terminal ST-1150 security products.
Where is Cherry headquartered?
Cherry is headquartered in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Cherrystrasse, Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern, 91275).
When was Cherry founded?
Cherry was founded in 1953.
How big is Cherry?
Cherry has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the 115.1M range.
Is Cherry publicly traded?
Publicly traded (ETRA: C3RY.DE). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Cherry hold?
Cherry lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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