Verified Nov 2026
Thermal & Fluid Systems
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Glendale, California
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Since 1956
Glenair is a privately held manufacturer of high-reliability electrical connectors, backshells, accessories, and interconnect cable assemblies, headquartered in Glendale, California. Founded in 1956, the company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. It serves the automotive, electronics, medical, military-defense, industrial equipment, and aerospace industries. In a recent development, the company announced a production expansion using advanced CNC machines, reported in October 2025.
Glenair at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1956
Headquarters
Glendale, California
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 9001
Import activity
39
Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Medical
Military & Defense
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
39
Named foreign suppliers
20
Top origins
Taiwan · Colombia · Germany · Japan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Glenair.
What this tells a buyer
Recent public reporting from October 2025 states that Glenair increased production capacity by adding advanced CNC machines.
The company holds AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers products including military-qualified connectors, turnkey cable assemblies, and custom engineering services.
Glenair operates major manufacturing facilities in the United States, England, and Italy, totaling around 2 million square feet of factory space.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
70 years in operation (founded 1956).
Holds AS9100, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Glenair is a privately held manufacturer of high-reliability electrical connectors, backshells, accessories, and interconnect cable assemblies, headquartered in Glendale, California. Founded in 1956, the company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. It serves the automotive, electronics, medical, military-defense, industrial equipment, and aerospace industries. In a recent development, the company announced a production expansion using advanced CNC machines, reported in October 2025.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1956 |
Headquarters | Glendale, California |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Thermal & Fluid Systems |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 9001 |
What Glenair makes
The company holds AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers products including military-qualified connectors, turnkey cable assemblies, and custom engineering services.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Gear, Connector, Tooling, Machining, Injection Molding, Composite, Chassis (source: glenair.com).
Certifications
Glenair is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — glenair.com
ISO 9001 — glenair.com
Trade and customs footprint
Recent public reporting from October 2025 states that Glenair increased production capacity by adding advanced CNC machines. US customs bill-of-lading records list 39 inbound shipments across 20 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · Colombia · Germany · Japan.
Latest developments
2026-10-08 — 🚀 ANNOUNCING GLENAIR AS OUR OFFICIAL LANYARD SPONSOR (linkedin.com)
2026-09-17 — Glenair Conduit IDIQ - Department Of Defense | CLEATUS (cleat.ai)
2026-09-17 — Glenair Conduit IDIQ · US | Otnox (otnox.com)
2025-10-24 — Glenair Boosts Production with Advanced CNC Machines - MTDCNC - The home of CNC milling. turning, 5 axis and precision machining (mtdcnc.com)
Facilities
Glenair is headquartered in Glendale, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Mansfield, England — glenair.com
Company details
Glenair operates major manufacturing facilities in the United States, England, and Italy, totaling around 2 million square feet of factory space. Glenair was founded in 1956, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Glendale, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 70 years in operation (founded 1956). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Glenair make?
Glenair is a privately held manufacturer of high-reliability electrical connectors, backshells, accessories, and interconnect cable assemblies, headquartered in Glendale, California. Founded in 1956, the company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. It serves the automotive, electronics, medical, military-defense, industrial equipment, and aerospace industries. In a recent development, the company announced a production expansion using advanced CNC machines, reported in October 2025.
Where is Glenair headquartered?
Glenair is headquartered in Glendale, California (1211 Air Way, Glendale, California, 91201).
When was Glenair founded?
Glenair was founded in 1956.
How big is Glenair?
Glenair has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Glenair hold?
Glenair lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Glenair import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 39 inbound shipments for Glenair, with top origins including Taiwan · Colombia · Germany · Japan.
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