Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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San Francisco, California
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Since 1991
CSI is a company founded in 1991 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States. It has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees and is privately held. Its primary capability is electronics and software, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, and industrial-equipment industries. In 2026, CSI announced an exclusive European OPA partnership with Toggle Engineering.
CSI at a glance
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1991
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
17849
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
17849
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea · Vietnam
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from CSI.
What this tells a buyer
The company announced an exclusive European OPA partnership with Toggle Engineering on 18 September 2026, as reported on its own website.
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications.
CSI operates in the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, and industrial-equipment sectors, with an employee band of 1,000 to 5,000.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
35 years in operation (founded 1991).
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
CSI is a company founded in 1991 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States. It has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees and is privately held. Its primary capability is electronics and software, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, and industrial-equipment industries. In 2026, CSI announced an exclusive European OPA partnership with Toggle Engineering.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1991 |
Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What CSI makes
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications.
Certifications
CSI is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — componentsourcing.com
IATF 16949 — componentsourcing.com
ISO 14001 — componentsourcing.com
ISO 9001 — componentsourcing.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company announced an exclusive European OPA partnership with Toggle Engineering on 18 September 2026, as reported on its own website. US customs bill-of-lading records list 17849 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea · Vietnam.
Latest developments
2026-09-18 — CSI and Toggle Engineering Announce Exclusive European OPA Partnership — CSI (csi-automation.com)
2026-03-18 — I-Pulse Acquires CSI Technologies to Strengthen U.S. High-Energy Capacitor Manufacturing Capabilities - IPULSE - Power great ideas (ipulse-group.com)
2026-03-04 — CSI Electrical Contractors Slam Dunks ‘Once-in-A-Lifetime’ Intuit Dome Project - CSI Electric (csielectric.com)
2026-01-13 — Le nantais CSI Thermoformage investit 2 millio (lejournaldesentreprises.com)
2025-10-24 — CSI S.p.A. has acquired a majority stake in Beond S.r.l., with the aim of strengthening the electrification supply chain. - CSI (csi-spa.com)
2025-05-06 — Park Place Technologies expands UK presence with CSI buy | Microscope (computerweekly.com)
Facilities
CSI is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Lubbock, TX — prnewswire.com
Company details
CSI operates in the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, and industrial-equipment sectors, with an employee band of 1,000 to 5,000. CSI was founded in 1991, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 35 years in operation (founded 1991). Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does CSI make?
CSI is a company founded in 1991 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States. It has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees and is privately held. Its primary capability is electronics and software, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, and industrial-equipment industries. In 2026, CSI announced an exclusive European OPA partnership with Toggle Engineering.
Where is CSI headquartered?
CSI is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
When was CSI founded?
CSI was founded in 1991.
How big is CSI?
CSI has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees.
What certifications does CSI hold?
CSI lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does CSI import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 17849 inbound shipments for CSI, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea · Vietnam.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 925-846-2244
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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