Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Since 1931
Portescap is a manufacturer of miniature electric motors and precision motion control products, including DC motors, stepper motors, linear actuators, and specialty components. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and was founded in 1931, originally in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. It is a member of Regal Rexnord and falls in the 200-500 employee band with an estimated revenue of $100-250M. Its products serve automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In May 2026, Portescap reported achieving AS9100 certification across all of its global manufacturing facilities.
Portescap at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1931
Headquarters
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Military & Defense
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
95 years in operation (founded 1931).
Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Portescap is a manufacturer of miniature electric motors and precision motion control products, including DC motors, stepper motors, linear actuators, and specialty components. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and was founded in 1931, originally in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. It is a member of Regal Rexnord and falls in the 200-500 employee band with an estimated revenue of $100-250M. Its products serve automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In May 2026, Portescap reported achieving AS9100 certification across all of its global manufacturing facilities.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1931 |
Headquarters | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Portescap makes
Portescap holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and offers customized miniature motors such as brushless and brush DC motors, stepper motors, and gearheads, with reported manufacturing sites in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Mumbai, India.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Assembly, Interior (source: portescap.com).
Certifications
Portescap is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — linkedin.com
ISO 13485 — portescap.com
ISO 14001 — portescap.com
ISO 45001 — portescap.com
ISO 9001 — portescap.com
Latest developments
2026-08-14 — Portescap's new Aero Platform is expanding what we can deliver for aerospace motion. | Regal Rexnord (linkedin.com)
2026-06-08 — Today we’re celebrating 50 years of working together—built on trust, performance, and shared success. | Portescap (linkedin.com)
2026-05-28 — Portescap Achieves AS9100 Certification Across All Global Manufacturing Facilities (automation.com)
2026-02-11 — How Portescap Empowers Humanoid Robots (automation.com)
2026-01-21 — Portescap achieves AS9100 certification across all global manufacturing facilities - Defense and Munitions (defenseandmunitions.com)
2025-11-12 — We’re incredibly proud to announce that every Portescap manufacturing site worldwide is now AS9100-certified, underscoring our commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality and reliability for the aerospace industry. | Portescap (linkedin.com)
Facilities
Portescap is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Public sources also reference these locations:
West Chester, Pennsylvania — portescap.com
Mumbai, India — portescap.com
Company details
Portescap is a subsidiary of Regal Rexnord and is privately held, with the record listing no public ticker. Portescap was founded in 1931, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 95 years in operation (founded 1931). Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Portescap make?
Portescap is a manufacturer of miniature electric motors and precision motion control products, including DC motors, stepper motors, linear actuators, and specialty components. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and was founded in 1931, originally in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. It is a member of Regal Rexnord and falls in the 200-500 employee band with an estimated revenue of $100-250M. Its products serve automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In May 2026, Portescap reported achieving AS9100 certification across all of its global manufacturing facilities.
Where is Portescap headquartered?
Portescap is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania (110 Westtown Rd, West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19382-4978).
When was Portescap founded?
Portescap was founded in 1931.
How big is Portescap?
Portescap has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Portescap hold?
Portescap lists AS9100 · ISO 13485 · 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
+1 610-235-5499
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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