Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Rietheim-Weilheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1925
Marquardt is a family-owned manufacturer of mechatronic switching and operating systems, headquartered in Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany, and founded in 1925. The company reports an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Its products serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its offerings include steering, battery, and interior systems, and in March 2025 it opened a new mechatronics plant in Talegaon, India.
Marquardt at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1925
Headquarters
Rietheim-Weilheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1951
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1951
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Hong Kong S.A.R. · Germany · China · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Marquardt.
What this tells a buyer
Marquardt's customs records show 1,951 shipments, with origins including Hong Kong, Germany, China, the Netherlands, and Spain.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product range includes steering, battery, and interior systems.
Marquardt is privately held as a family-owned business and was selected by the World Bank Group's IFC for a manufacturing and job-creation partnership in Tunisia, announced in November 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
101 years in operation (founded 1925).
1,951 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Marquardt is a family-owned manufacturer of mechatronic switching and operating systems, headquartered in Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany, and founded in 1925. The company reports an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Its products serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its offerings include steering, battery, and interior systems, and in March 2025 it opened a new mechatronics plant in Talegaon, India.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1925 |
Headquarters | Rietheim-Weilheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Marquardt makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product range includes steering, battery, and interior systems.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Steering, Battery, Interior (source: marquardt.com).
Certifications
Marquardt is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — marquardt.com
ISO 14001 — marquardt.com
ISO 45001 — marquardt.com
ISO 50001 — marquardt.com
ISO 9001 — marquardt.com
Trade and customs footprint
Marquardt's customs records show 1,951 shipments, with origins including Hong Kong, Germany, China, the Netherlands, and Spain. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1951 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · Germany · China · Netherlands.
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — World Bank Group's IFC Partners with Marquardt to Support Advanced Manufacturing and Job Creation in Tunisia (ifc.org)
2026-09-04 — Marquardt case study | GoPal® AMRs in internal intralogistics | Novomatix (novomatix.ro)
2026-09-03 — INTERVIEW Bogdan Nuna, Marquardt: “Romania can become a strategic software development hub for the global automotive industry” – Automotive Today (automotive-today.ro)
2026-05-21 — Geschäftsjahr 2025 (marquardt.com)
2025-03-06 — Marquardt opens new mechatronics plant in Talegaon - The HinduBusinessLine (thehindubusinessline.com)
2025-03-05 — Marquardt India targets 10x revenue surge by 2030, ETAuto (indiatimes.com)
Company details
Marquardt is privately held as a family-owned business and was selected by the World Bank Group's IFC for a manufacturing and job-creation partnership in Tunisia, announced in November 2026. Marquardt was founded in 1925, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Rietheim-Weilheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 101 years in operation (founded 1925). 1,951 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Marquardt make?
Marquardt is a family-owned manufacturer of mechatronic switching and operating systems, headquartered in Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany, and founded in 1925. The company reports an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Its products serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its offerings include steering, battery, and interior systems, and in March 2025 it opened a new mechatronics plant in Talegaon, India.
Where is Marquardt headquartered?
Marquardt is headquartered in Rietheim-Weilheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg (16 Schlossstrasse, Rietheim-Weilheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 78604).
When was Marquardt founded?
Marquardt was founded in 1925.
How big is Marquardt?
Marquardt has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Marquardt hold?
Marquardt 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 Marquardt import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1951 inbound shipments for Marquardt, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · Germany · China · Netherlands.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 7424 990
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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