Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Yokohama, Kanagawa
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Since 1946
Kenwood is a Japanese electronics and communications company founded in 1946 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, operating as a division of JVCKENWOOD Corporation. It employs an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. The company makes professional and enterprise communications equipment, consumer audio, and broadcast video products, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In June 2026, Kenwood launched a new Hi-Fi product range built on Frontier's AURIA solution, as reported by EE Journal.
Kenwood at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1946
Headquarters
Yokohama, Kanagawa
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
Import activity
115
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
115
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Belgium · South Korea · Portugal · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Kenwood.
What this tells a buyer
Kenwood's most recent reported development was the June 2026 launch of a new Hi-Fi range built on Frontier's AURIA solution, reported by EE Journal.
Kenwood holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications and lists chassis and electronics among its products.
Kenwood is a division of JVCKENWOOD Corporation, which is not publicly traded, and it reports an estimated 2,600-plus employees in its public profile.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
80 years in operation (founded 1946).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Kenwood is a Japanese electronics and communications company founded in 1946 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, operating as a division of JVCKENWOOD Corporation. It employs an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. The company makes professional and enterprise communications equipment, consumer audio, and broadcast video products, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In June 2026, Kenwood launched a new Hi-Fi product range built on Frontier's AURIA solution, as reported by EE Journal.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1946 |
Headquarters | Yokohama, Kanagawa |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 |
What Kenwood makes
Kenwood holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications and lists chassis and electronics among its products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Chassis, Electronics (source: kenwood.com).
Certifications
Kenwood is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — jvckenwood.com
ISO 9001 — kenwood.com
ISO/TS 16949 — kenwood.com
Trade and customs footprint
Kenwood's most recent reported development was the June 2026 launch of a new Hi-Fi range built on Frontier's AURIA solution, reported by EE Journal. US customs bill-of-lading records list 115 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · South Korea · Portugal · Netherlands.
Latest developments
2026-10-07 — Kenwood Management Completes Lease Extension with Chroma Imaging and General Dynamics at its Herndon, Virginia Warehouse Project (kenwoodmgt.com)
2026-06-05 — One Platform, Many Products: Kenwood Launches New Hi-Fi Range built on Frontier’s AURIA solution – EEJournal (eejournal.com)
2026-03-12 — JVCKENWOOD Corporation Selects IFS Cloud to Modernize Global Manufacturing Operations (ifs.com)
2025-10-09 — TREASURE ISLAND MARINA MODERNIZATION TEAM EYES FIRST WORK BEGINNING IN JUNE 2026 (prnewswire.com)
2025-07-18 — JOFOC Procurement Kenwood SCMs NX Radios (highergov.com)
2025-06-30 — Kenwood Dealer Group buys Loveland Commerce Park site for $6.3M - Cincinnati Business Courier (bizjournals.com)
Facilities
Kenwood is headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa. Public sources also reference these locations:
Japan — kenwood.com
Company details
Kenwood is a division of JVCKENWOOD Corporation, which is not publicly traded, and it reports an estimated 2,600-plus employees in its public profile. Kenwood was founded in 1946, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 80 years in operation (founded 1946). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kenwood make?
Kenwood is a Japanese electronics and communications company founded in 1946 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, operating as a division of JVCKENWOOD Corporation. It employs an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. The company makes professional and enterprise communications equipment, consumer audio, and broadcast video products, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In June 2026, Kenwood launched a new Hi-Fi product range built on Frontier's AURIA solution, as reported by EE Journal.
Where is Kenwood headquartered?
Kenwood is headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa.
When was Kenwood founded?
Kenwood was founded in 1946.
How big is Kenwood?
Kenwood has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Kenwood hold?
Kenwood lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Kenwood import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 115 inbound shipments for Kenwood, with top origins including Belgium · South Korea · Portugal · Netherlands.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 310-761-8802
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
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