Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Downers Grove, Illinois
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Since 1980
Hirose Electric Americas is a United States subsidiary of Hirose Electric Co., Ltd., headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, and founded in 1980. It employs between 100 and 200 people, is part of a publicly traded parent (ticker 6806), and designs and manufactures electrical and electronic connectors for automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and industrial equipment customers. In March 2026 the parent announced a new manufacturing site in India, slated to begin operations in 2027.
Hirose Electric Americas at a glance
Revenue
1.3B
Employees
100-200
Founded
1980
Headquarters
Downers Grove, Illinois
Ownership
Publicly traded (TYO: 6806)
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
46 years in operation (founded 1980).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Hirose Electric Americas is a United States subsidiary of Hirose Electric Co., Ltd., headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, and founded in 1980. It employs between 100 and 200 people, is part of a publicly traded parent (ticker 6806), and designs and manufactures electrical and electronic connectors for automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and industrial equipment customers. In March 2026 the parent announced a new manufacturing site in India, slated to begin operations in 2027.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1980 |
Headquarters | Downers Grove, Illinois |
Employees | 100-200 |
Revenue | 1.3B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (TYO: 6806) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered |
What Hirose Electric Americas makes
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ITAR registrations, and its product range includes automotive FPC/FFC connectors such as the FH51 Series released in September 2026.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Connector, PCB, LED, Battery, Electronics (source: hirose.com).
Certifications
Hirose Electric Americas is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — hirose.com
IATF 16949 — hirose.com
ISO 14001 — hirose.com
ISO 45001 — hirose.com
ISO 9001 — hirose.com
ITAR registered — hirose.com
Latest developments
2026-10-14 — Hirose President Mark Kojak’s Plan for Tariffs, AI and New Priorities After Joining Manufacturer Council | Manufacturing.net (manufacturing.net)
2026-09-08 — [Press Release] Hirose Electric Releases FH51 Series Automotive One Action FPC/FFC Connector (hirose.com)
2026-03-25 — [Press Release] Hirose Electric AU1 Series Adopted by a Leading EV Manufacturer, Advancing Automotive USB Type-C Standardization (hirose.com)
2026-03-18 — [Press Release] Hirose Electric to Establish a New Manufacturing Site in India, Set to Begin Operations in 2027 (hirose.com)
2026-01-07 — Not a concept—already on the road. | Hirose Electric Americas (linkedin.com)
2025-12-23 — [Press Release] Hirose’s ZE150HV Series Selected as a CES Innovation Awards® 2026 Honoree (hirose.com)
Company details
The company's revenue band is listed at 1.3B, and no named customers are reported in the available record. Hirose Electric Americas was founded in 1980, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 46 years in operation (founded 1980). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hirose Electric Americas make?
Hirose Electric Americas is a United States subsidiary of Hirose Electric Co., Ltd., headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, and founded in 1980. It employs between 100 and 200 people, is part of a publicly traded parent (ticker 6806), and designs and manufactures electrical and electronic connectors for automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and industrial equipment customers. In March 2026 the parent announced a new manufacturing site in India, slated to begin operations in 2027.
Where is Hirose Electric Americas headquartered?
Hirose Electric Americas is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois (2300 Warrenville Rd, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515).
When was Hirose Electric Americas founded?
Hirose Electric Americas was founded in 1980.
How big is Hirose Electric Americas?
Hirose Electric Americas has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the 1.3B range.
Is Hirose Electric Americas publicly traded?
Publicly traded (TYO: 6806). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Hirose Electric Americas hold?
Hirose Electric Americas lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
03-3491-5300
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered
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