Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Hallstahammar, Vaestmanland County
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Since 1931
Kanthal is a Swedish manufacturer of industrial heating technology and resistance materials, headquartered in Hallstahammar, Västmanland County, Sweden. Founded in 1931, it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $250-500 million. The company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and renewable energy industries. In March 2026 it announced an £8 million expansion in Perth, Scotland, to increase silicon carbide heating element capacity.
Kanthal at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1931
Headquarters
Hallstahammar, Vaestmanland County
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
228
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
228
Named foreign suppliers
20
Top origins
Sweden · Belgium · Germany · Italy
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Kanthal.
What this tells a buyer
Kanthal's recent public announcements cover expansions in Perth, Scotland, and a new high-temperature electrification service center in the United States, reported on its own site and by The Courier.
Kanthal's product range covers resistance alloys, heating elements, and heating systems, and it holds ISO 9001 certification.
Kanthal is privately held, reports the revenue band as an estimate, and lists its heating applications across steel, glass, aluminum, battery, and casting processes.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
95 years in operation (founded 1931).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Kanthal is a Swedish manufacturer of industrial heating technology and resistance materials, headquartered in Hallstahammar, Västmanland County, Sweden. Founded in 1931, it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $250-500 million. The company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and renewable energy industries. In March 2026 it announced an £8 million expansion in Perth, Scotland, to increase silicon carbide heating element capacity.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1931 |
Headquarters | Hallstahammar, Vaestmanland County |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Kanthal makes
Kanthal's product range covers resistance alloys, heating elements, and heating systems, and it holds ISO 9001 certification.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions, Electronics, Steel, Glass, Aluminum, Battery, Casting, Assembly (source: kanthal.com).
Certifications
Kanthal is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — kanthal.com
Trade and customs footprint
Kanthal's recent public announcements cover expansions in Perth, Scotland, and a new high-temperature electrification service center in the United States, reported on its own site and by The Courier. US customs bill-of-lading records list 228 inbound shipments across 20 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Sweden · Belgium · Germany · Italy.
Latest developments
2026-10-08 — SynErgie3: Kanthal brings hybrid heating to steel annealing and galvanizing processes — Kanthal® (kanthal.com)
2026-03-25 — Heating firm Kanthal expansion is £8 million commitment to Perth (thecourier.co.uk)
2026-03-20 — Kanthal expands Globar® SiC capacity in Perth to support CO₂ reduction — Kanthal® (kanthal.com)
2026-03-18 — Kanthal expands U.S. footprint with new high-temperature electrification service center — Kanthal® (kanthal.com)
2026-01-12 — Behind the expansion that puts Kanthal closer to Asia’s growing wire demand — Kanthal® (kanthal.com)
2025-09-05 — Kanthal expands wire production capacity in Hosur, India — Kanthal® (kanthal.com)
Facilities
Kanthal is headquartered in Hallstahammar, Vaestmanland County. Public sources also reference these locations:
Perth, Scotland — kanthal.com
India — kanthal.com
Abu Dhabi, UAE — kanthal.com
Concord, North Carolina — kanthal.com
Company details
Kanthal is privately held, reports the revenue band as an estimate, and lists its heating applications across steel, glass, aluminum, battery, and casting processes. Kanthal was founded in 1931, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Hallstahammar, Vaestmanland County. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 95 years in operation (founded 1931). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kanthal make?
Kanthal is a Swedish manufacturer of industrial heating technology and resistance materials, headquartered in Hallstahammar, Västmanland County, Sweden. Founded in 1931, it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $250-500 million. The company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and renewable energy industries. In March 2026 it announced an £8 million expansion in Perth, Scotland, to increase silicon carbide heating element capacity.
Where is Kanthal headquartered?
Kanthal is headquartered in Hallstahammar, Vaestmanland County (3 Soerkvarnsvaegen, Hallstahammar, Vaestmanland County, 734 40).
When was Kanthal founded?
Kanthal was founded in 1931.
How big is Kanthal?
Kanthal has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Kanthal hold?
Kanthal lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Kanthal import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 228 inbound shipments for Kanthal, with top origins including Sweden · Belgium · Germany · Italy.
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