Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Novi, Michigan
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Since 1991
Gentherm Inc is a manufacturer of thermal management and temperature control products, headquartered in Novi, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1991, it is estimated to employ 10,000 to 50,000 people with revenue in the $1 billion to $5 billion range. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, medical, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment industries. Its reported customers include Honda, and its product lines include heated and cooled automotive seats and thermal management systems.
Gentherm Inc at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1991
Headquarters
Novi, Michigan
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
Import activity
22955
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
22955
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Gentherm Inc.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 22,955 shipments linked to the company, with suppliers and origins spanning Germany, Hong Kong, China, Japan, and several other countries.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications and lists thermal management and tooling among its products.
In January 2026 the company announced it would combine with the Performance Technologies business of Modine, a development it has presented as a basis for its growth plans.
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).
22,955 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Gentherm Inc is a manufacturer of thermal management and temperature control products, headquartered in Novi, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1991, it is estimated to employ 10,000 to 50,000 people with revenue in the $1 billion to $5 billion range. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, medical, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment industries. Its reported customers include Honda, and its product lines include heated and cooled automotive seats and thermal management systems.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1991 |
Headquarters | Novi, Michigan |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 |
What Gentherm Inc makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications and lists thermal management and tooling among its products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Thermal Management, Tooling (source: gentherm.com).
Certifications
Gentherm Inc is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — somosindustria.com
ISO 9001 — somosindustria.com
ISO/TS 16949 — gentherm.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 22,955 shipments linked to the company, with suppliers and origins spanning Germany, Hong Kong, China, Japan, and several other countries. US customs bill-of-lading records list 22955 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · South Korea.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Honda — reported by gentherm.com
Latest developments
2026-10-22 — Gentherm Reports 2026 Third Quarter Results | GENTHERM INCORPORATED (gentherm.com)
2026-08-13 — Gentherm at J.P. Morgan Automotive Conference: merger drives growth plan By Investing.com (investing.com)
2026-07-23 — Gentherm Reports 2026 Second Quarter Results and Announces (globenewswire.com)
2026-02-19 — Gentherm Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results | GENTHERM INCORPORATED (gentherm.com)
2026-01-29 — Gentherm and Modine’s Performance Technologies Business to Combine, Establishing a Scaled Leader in Thermal Management Solutions | GENTHERM INCORPORATED (gentherm.com)
2025-07-03 — New investment worth more than 30 million euros in TIDZ Prilep, Gentherm begins expansion process - TIDZ (fez.gov.mk)
Company details
In January 2026 the company announced it would combine with the Performance Technologies business of Modine, a development it has presented as a basis for its growth plans. Gentherm Inc was founded in 1991, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Novi, Michigan. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 35 years in operation (founded 1991). 22,955 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Gentherm Inc make?
Gentherm Inc is a manufacturer of thermal management and temperature control products, headquartered in Novi, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1991, it is estimated to employ 10,000 to 50,000 people with revenue in the $1 billion to $5 billion range. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, medical, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment industries. Its reported customers include Honda, and its product lines include heated and cooled automotive seats and thermal management systems.
Where is Gentherm Inc headquartered?
Gentherm Inc is headquartered in Novi, Michigan.
When was Gentherm Inc founded?
Gentherm Inc was founded in 1991.
How big is Gentherm Inc?
Gentherm Inc has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Gentherm Inc hold?
Gentherm Inc lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Gentherm Inc import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 22955 inbound shipments for Gentherm Inc, with top origins including Germany · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · South Korea.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 248-504-0500
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
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