Verified Nov 2026
Castings & Forgings
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Veracruz, Veracruz
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Since 1936
LECO is an analytical instrumentation company headquartered in Veracruz, Mexico, founded in 1936. It is estimated to have 1,000-5,000 employees and revenue in the $250-500M range, and it is privately held. The company's primary capability is listed as castings and forgings, and it serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and industrial-equipment industries. Among recent developments, LECO announced the 812 Series carbon and moisture determinator in August 2026.
Leco at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1936
Headquarters
Veracruz, Veracruz
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
677
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
677
Named foreign suppliers
35
Top origins
China · South Korea · Malaysia · Hong Kong S.A.R.
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Leco.
What this tells a buyer
The record includes no customs or trade shipment data for LECO, and its most recent reported development is the August 2026 introduction of the 812 Series carbon and moisture determinator.
The record lists ISO 9001 certification, and its listed products include LED, glass, and gear items.
LECO is privately held with an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees and an estimated $250-500M revenue band, and the record reports no named customers.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
90 years in operation (founded 1936).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
LECO is an analytical instrumentation company headquartered in Veracruz, Mexico, founded in 1936. It is estimated to have 1,000-5,000 employees and revenue in the $250-500M range, and it is privately held. The company's primary capability is listed as castings and forgings, and it serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and industrial-equipment industries. Among recent developments, LECO announced the 812 Series carbon and moisture determinator in August 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1936 |
Headquarters | Veracruz, Veracruz |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Castings & Forgings |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Leco makes
The record lists ISO 9001 certification, and its listed products include LED, glass, and gear items.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Glass, Gear (source: leco.com).
Certifications
Leco is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — leco.com
Trade and customs footprint
The record includes no customs or trade shipment data for LECO, and its most recent reported development is the August 2026 introduction of the 812 Series carbon and moisture determinator. US customs bill-of-lading records list 677 inbound shipments across 35 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · South Korea · Malaysia · Hong Kong S.A.R..
Latest developments
2026-09-09 — LECO Instrumente Plzeň spol. s r. o. · Nutcracker (nutcracker-business.com)
2026-08-17 — Introducing the new LECO 812 Series- Carbon and Moisture Determinator: faster, more sensitive, and designed to reveal more about your materials. | LECO Europe (linkedin.com)
2026-07-30 — LECO's Summer Interns—Thank You! (leco.com)
2025-07-30 — LECO GCxGC HRT Upgrade, Chroma Licensing, Maintenance Plan & System Training (usfcr.com)
2025-03-12 — Vergeben an LECO Instrumente GmbH: GC mit... | BidsFactory (bidsfactory.com)
2025-03-11 — ChromaTOF® Sync 2D Makes Exclusive Debut at MDCW 2025 (leco.com)
Company details
LECO is privately held with an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees and an estimated $250-500M revenue band, and the record reports no named customers. Leco was founded in 1936, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Veracruz, Veracruz. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 90 years in operation (founded 1936). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Leco make?
LECO is an analytical instrumentation company headquartered in Veracruz, Mexico, founded in 1936. It is estimated to have 1,000-5,000 employees and revenue in the $250-500M range, and it is privately held. The company's primary capability is listed as castings and forgings, and it serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and industrial-equipment industries. Among recent developments, LECO announced the 812 Series carbon and moisture determinator in August 2026.
Where is Leco headquartered?
Leco is headquartered in Veracruz, Veracruz (Avenida Cristobal Colon, Veracruz, Veracruz, 91919).
When was Leco founded?
Leco was founded in 1936.
How big is Leco?
Leco has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Leco hold?
Leco lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Leco import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 677 inbound shipments for Leco, with top origins including China · South Korea · Malaysia · Hong Kong S.A.R..
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