Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Since 1975
LITEON is an electronics manufacturer headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 1975. It produces optoelectronic semiconductors, LED components, and power management modules, and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. The company is publicly listed in Taiwan and employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people. In September 2026, it announced a strategic investment in liquid cooling technology company DCX.
Liteon at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1975
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
51 years in operation (founded 1975).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
LITEON is an electronics manufacturer headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 1975. It produces optoelectronic semiconductors, LED components, and power management modules, and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. The company is publicly listed in Taiwan and employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people. In September 2026, it announced a strategic investment in liquid cooling technology company DCX.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1975 |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Liteon makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its product lines include LEDs and electronic power components.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Electronics (source: liteon.com).
Certifications
Liteon is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — diodes.com
ISO 14001 — liteon.com
ISO 45001 — liteon.com
ISO 9001 — liteon.com
Latest developments
2026-09-03 — LITEON Announces Strategic Investment in Liquid Cooling Technology Company DCX (prnewswire.com)
2026-09-03 — LITEON Conducts Ceremonial Groundbreaking on McKinney Manufacturing Campus – McKinney Economic Development Corporation (mckinneyedc.com)
2026-07-13 — Governor Abbott Announces LITEON Expansion In McKinney | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott (texas.gov)
2026-01-21 — Press Center | LITEON (liteon.com)
Company details
Estimated annual revenue falls between $1 billion and $5 billion, and the company is listed as a public company in Taiwan. Liteon was founded in 1975, and has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 51 years in operation (founded 1975). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Liteon make?
LITEON is an electronics manufacturer headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 1975. It produces optoelectronic semiconductors, LED components, and power management modules, and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. The company is publicly listed in Taiwan and employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people. In September 2026, it announced a strategic investment in liquid cooling technology company DCX.
When was Liteon founded?
Liteon was founded in 1975.
How big is Liteon?
Liteon has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Liteon hold?
Liteon lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 408-946-4873
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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