Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Tacoma, Washington
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Since 1941
Hoya is an electronics and software company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, United States, founded in 1941. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people, with an estimated annual revenue band of $5 billion to $10 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and renewable-energy industries. In 2026, Hoya announced plans to invest about 50 billion yen in a glass substrate plant in Vietnam to meet demand for nearline hard disk drives.
Hoya at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1941
Headquarters
Tacoma, Washington
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
15210
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
15210
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · South Korea · Thailand · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Hoya.
What this tells a buyer
Hoya's customs records show 15,210 shipments, with origins including China, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Mexico, Germany, and Malaysia.
Hoya lists semiconductor and glass products among its offerings and holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Hoya was founded in 1941 and is organized around Life Care and Information Technology segments, with its primary capability listed as electronics and software.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
85 years in operation (founded 1941).
15,210 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Hoya is an electronics and software company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, United States, founded in 1941. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people, with an estimated annual revenue band of $5 billion to $10 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and renewable-energy industries. In 2026, Hoya announced plans to invest about 50 billion yen in a glass substrate plant in Vietnam to meet demand for nearline hard disk drives.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1941 |
Headquarters | Tacoma, Washington |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Hoya makes
Hoya lists semiconductor and glass products among its offerings and holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, Glass (source: hoya.com).
Certifications
Hoya is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
Hoya's customs records show 15,210 shipments, with origins including China, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Mexico, Germany, and Malaysia. US customs bill-of-lading records list 15210 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · South Korea · Thailand · Taiwan.
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — VM - Hoya Reports Revenue Growth for Second Quarter and First Half of 2026 (visionmonday.com)
2026-05-06 — Japan's Hoya To Invest Jpy 50 Billion In Vietnam Glass Substrate Plant For Hdds, Expands Euv Blanks Capacity In Singapore (ic-pcb.com)
2026-04-30 — Japan's Hoya Corp: to invest roughly 50 billion yen in new glass substrate factory in Vietnam on strong Nearline HDD demand | MarketScreener (marketscreener.com)
2026-04-30 — HOYA、ベトナムにHDD基板の新工場 500億円投資 - 日本経済新聞 (nikkei.com)
2026-03-23 — HOYA Introduces Its First Off-site Corporate PPA at Akishima Plant - HOYA Corporation (hoya.com)
2025-10-15 — C2 CryoBalloon Technology: Asset Purchase Agreement with Merit Medical Systems - HOYA Corporation (hoya.com)
Facilities
Hoya is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. Public sources also reference these locations:
Vietnam — marketscreener.com
Company details
Hoya was founded in 1941 and is organized around Life Care and Information Technology segments, with its primary capability listed as electronics and software. Hoya was founded in 1941, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 85 years in operation (founded 1941). 15,210 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hoya make?
Hoya is an electronics and software company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, United States, founded in 1941. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people, with an estimated annual revenue band of $5 billion to $10 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and renewable-energy industries. In 2026, Hoya announced plans to invest about 50 billion yen in a glass substrate plant in Vietnam to meet demand for nearline hard disk drives.
Where is Hoya headquartered?
Hoya is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington (2330 South 78th Street, Tacoma, Washington, 98409).
When was Hoya founded?
Hoya was founded in 1941.
How big is Hoya?
Hoya has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does Hoya hold?
Hoya lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Hoya import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 15210 inbound shipments for Hoya, with top origins including China · South Korea · Thailand · Taiwan.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+81 3-6911-4811
Certification
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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