Verified Nov 2026
Castings & Forgings
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Grandvillars, Franche-Comte
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Since 1777
LISI Automotive, headquartered in Grandvillars, France, is a division of the LISI Group and designs and manufactures metal and plastic fastening and assembly solutions. Founded in 1777, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500M to $1B, and it is privately held. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In October 2025 it acquired the assets of Polysemble Hungary, and in March 2026 it inaugurated a new cold-forging workshop at its Shanghai site.
Lisi Automotive at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1777
Headquarters
Grandvillars, Franche-Comte
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
295
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
295
Named foreign suppliers
45
Top origins
Belgium · Germany · Netherlands · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Lisi Automotive.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available for this company, but it opened a new cold-forging workshop at its Shanghai site in March 2026, according to a LinkedIn post by the company.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and offers products in forging, injection molding, machining, and assembly categories.
The company lists Audi among its reported customers, according to aiac.com, and operates production sites across several countries including France, Germany, Hungary, the US, China, Mexico, and Spain.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
249 years in operation (founded 1777).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
LISI Automotive, headquartered in Grandvillars, France, is a division of the LISI Group and designs and manufactures metal and plastic fastening and assembly solutions. Founded in 1777, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500M to $1B, and it is privately held. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In October 2025 it acquired the assets of Polysemble Hungary, and in March 2026 it inaugurated a new cold-forging workshop at its Shanghai site.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1777 |
Headquarters | Grandvillars, Franche-Comte |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Castings & Forgings |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Lisi Automotive makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and offers products in forging, injection molding, machining, and assembly categories.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Plastic, Machining, Injection Molding, Forging, Emissions, Steel, Interior (source: lisi-automotive.com).
Certifications
Lisi Automotive is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — lisi-automotive.com
ISO 14001 — lisi-automotive.com
ISO 45001 — lisi-automotive.com
ISO 50001 — lisi-automotive.com
ISO 9001 — lisi-automotive.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available for this company, but it opened a new cold-forging workshop at its Shanghai site in March 2026, according to a LinkedIn post by the company. US customs bill-of-lading records list 295 inbound shipments across 45 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · Germany · Netherlands · Taiwan.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Audi — reported by aiac.com
Latest developments
2026-10-22 — L'Avenir (lavenir.net)
2026-09-15 — Question n°12962 : Conséquences de la fermeture du site LISI Automotive à Puiseux-Pontoise - Assemblée nationale (assemblee-nationale.fr)
2026-03-25 — [ Mars 2026 marque une étape importante dans l'histoire de notre site de Shanghai: l'inauguration de notre nouvel atelier de frappe à froid. | LISI AUTOMOTIVE (linkedin.com)
2025-11-17 — Plex is excited to share that Lisi Automotive expanded its deployment of Plex ERP to include a Shanghai facility, reflecting the company's commitment to digitizing operations on a global level. | Antoine Pris (linkedin.com)
2025-10-08 — Acquisition of the assets of POLYSEMBLE HUNGARY - LISI (lisi-automotive.com)
2025-10-01 — American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (“AIAC”) — AIAC (aiac.com)
Facilities
Lisi Automotive is headquartered in Grandvillars, Franche-Comte. Public sources also reference these locations:
Morocco — lisi-automotive.com
Company details
The company lists Audi among its reported customers, according to aiac.com, and operates production sites across several countries including France, Germany, Hungary, the US, China, Mexico, and Spain. Lisi Automotive was founded in 1777, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Grandvillars, Franche-Comte. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 249 years in operation (founded 1777). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Lisi Automotive make?
LISI Automotive, headquartered in Grandvillars, France, is a division of the LISI Group and designs and manufactures metal and plastic fastening and assembly solutions. Founded in 1777, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500M to $1B, and it is privately held. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In October 2025 it acquired the assets of Polysemble Hungary, and in March 2026 it inaugurated a new cold-forging workshop at its Shanghai site.
Where is Lisi Automotive headquartered?
Lisi Automotive is headquartered in Grandvillars, Franche-Comte.
When was Lisi Automotive founded?
Lisi Automotive was founded in 1777.
How big is Lisi Automotive?
Lisi Automotive has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Lisi Automotive hold?
Lisi Automotive lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Lisi Automotive import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 295 inbound shipments for Lisi Automotive, with top origins including Belgium · Germany · Netherlands · Taiwan.
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Location & contact
Phone
+33 3 84 57 00 77
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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