Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Nuremberg, Bavaria
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Since 1917
Leoni is a Germany-based manufacturer of wiring systems, cable technologies, and energy and data management solutions, headquartered in Nuremberg, Bavaria. Founded in 1917, the company employs an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $5 to 10 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and renewable energy industries. In June 2026, the company opened its first plant in Africa, located in Morocco, with a reported investment of $66 million.
Leoni at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
50,000-100,000
Founded
1917
Headquarters
Nuremberg, Bavaria
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
5845
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
5845
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · Italy · Mexico · Belgium
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Leoni.
What this tells a buyer
Leoni announced an investment of $66 million in a plant in Morocco in June 2026, which the company describes as its first facility on the African continent.
The company's certifications include IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and its product range covers complete wiring systems, high-voltage cables for electric vehicles, and cable harnesses.
Leoni is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry and operates across more than 100 locations worldwide.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
109 years in operation (founded 1917).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Leoni is a Germany-based manufacturer of wiring systems, cable technologies, and energy and data management solutions, headquartered in Nuremberg, Bavaria. Founded in 1917, the company employs an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $5 to 10 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and renewable energy industries. In June 2026, the company opened its first plant in Africa, located in Morocco, with a reported investment of $66 million.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1917 |
Headquarters | Nuremberg, Bavaria |
Employees | 50,000-100,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Leoni makes
The company's certifications include IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and its product range covers complete wiring systems, high-voltage cables for electric vehicles, and cable harnesses.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Powertrain, Rubber, Plastic (source: leoni.com).
Certifications
Leoni is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
Leoni announced an investment of $66 million in a plant in Morocco in June 2026, which the company describes as its first facility on the African continent. US customs bill-of-lading records list 5845 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Italy · Mexico · Belgium.
Latest developments
2026-08-25 — Tunisia: Leoni Group confirms continued expansion projects across several regions (tunisienumerique.com)
2026-06-24 — LEONI Launches First African Plant in Morocco with $66 Million Investment (moroccoworldnews.com)
2026-06-23 — Groundbreaking ceremony for new Leoni LCS cable plant in Morocco | Press | LEONI Cable Solutions (leonicables.com)
2026-06-11 — Leoni strengthens its industrial footprint in Morocco (leoni.com)
2026-02-24 — El gobernador Esteban anuncia expansión de LEONI en Durango y 500 empleos para producir arneses de vehículos autónomos (gob.mx)
2025-12-10 — Leoni expands its production network with two plants in Badr, Egypt (leoni.com)
Facilities
Leoni is headquartered in Nuremberg, Bavaria. Public sources also reference these locations:
Agadir, Morocco — leoni.com
Morocco — leonicables.com
Germany — leoni.com
Company details
Leoni is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry and operates across more than 100 locations worldwide. Leoni was founded in 1917, has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, and is headquartered in Nuremberg, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 109 years in operation (founded 1917). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Leoni make?
Leoni is a Germany-based manufacturer of wiring systems, cable technologies, and energy and data management solutions, headquartered in Nuremberg, Bavaria. Founded in 1917, the company employs an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $5 to 10 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and renewable energy industries. In June 2026, the company opened its first plant in Africa, located in Morocco, with a reported investment of $66 million.
Where is Leoni headquartered?
Leoni is headquartered in Nuremberg, Bavaria (5 Marienstrasse, Nuremberg, Bavaria, 90402).
When was Leoni founded?
Leoni was founded in 1917.
How big is Leoni?
Leoni has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does Leoni hold?
Leoni lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Leoni import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 5845 inbound shipments for Leoni, with top origins including Germany · Italy · Mexico · Belgium.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 911 20230
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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