Verified Nov 2026
Bearings & Components
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Lakeville, Minnesota
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Since 1993
QA1 is a manufacturer of suspension components, shock absorbers, driveline systems, and carbon fiber driveshafts, headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota. Founded in 1993, it has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million, and it is privately held. Its products serve automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods markets. In 2026 the company announced a new facility in Mooresville, North Carolina, to be built in cooperation with Detroit Speed.
QA1 at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
100-200
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Lakeville, Minnesota
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
367
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
367
Named foreign suppliers
29
Top origins
Taiwan · China · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R.
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from QA1.
What this tells a buyer
QA1 opened two new facilities in October 2025 and announced a further facility in Mooresville, North Carolina, in early 2026, according to trade reporting.
The company's listed capabilities include chassis, suspension, CNC machining, metal fabrication, assembly, and bearing products, and it holds ISO 9001 certification.
QA1 won multiple awards at the 2025 SEMA Show, and it acquired Carrera Racing Shocks in 2004.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
33 years in operation (founded 1993).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
QA1 is a manufacturer of suspension components, shock absorbers, driveline systems, and carbon fiber driveshafts, headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota. Founded in 1993, it has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million, and it is privately held. Its products serve automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods markets. In 2026 the company announced a new facility in Mooresville, North Carolina, to be built in cooperation with Detroit Speed.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1993 |
Headquarters | Lakeville, Minnesota |
Employees | 100-200 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Bearings & Components |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What QA1 makes
The company's listed capabilities include chassis, suspension, CNC machining, metal fabrication, assembly, and bearing products, and it holds ISO 9001 certification.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Chassis, Suspension, CNC Machining, Machining, Metal Fabrication, Assembly, Bearing (source: qa1.net).
Certifications
QA1 is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — qa1.net
Trade and customs footprint
QA1 opened two new facilities in October 2025 and announced a further facility in Mooresville, North Carolina, in early 2026, according to trade reporting. US customs bill-of-lading records list 367 inbound shipments across 29 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · China · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R..
Latest developments
2026-09-15 — We’re growing in Mooresville! QA1 Brands is expanding with a new facility in Mooresville, NC, bringing together the strength of Detroit Speed and the broader QA1 Brands family. | Detroit Speed (linkedin.com)
2026-02-11 — NC: Specialty Automotive Manufacturer QA1 Brands Expanding In Mooresville With New Plant | Trade and Industry Development (tradeandindustrydev.com)
2026-02-02 — Trinity Capital developing build-to-suit industrial facility for QA1 Brands | Trinity Capital (trinitycapitaladvisors.com)
2025-11-12 — QA1 Brands Win Multiple Awards at the 2025 SEMA Show (qa1.net)
2025-10-07 — QA1 Brands opens two new facilities (thefabricator.com)
2025-10-06 — QA1 Brands Expands Performance Manufacturing Footprint With Two New FacilitiesPerformance Racing Industry (performanceracing.com)
Facilities
QA1 is headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota. Public sources also reference these locations:
Mooresville, NC — linkedin.com
Lakeville, Minnesota — performanceracing.com
Company details
QA1 won multiple awards at the 2025 SEMA Show, and it acquired Carrera Racing Shocks in 2004. QA1 was founded in 1993, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 33 years in operation (founded 1993). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does QA1 make?
QA1 is a manufacturer of suspension components, shock absorbers, driveline systems, and carbon fiber driveshafts, headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota. Founded in 1993, it has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million, and it is privately held. Its products serve automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods markets. In 2026 the company announced a new facility in Mooresville, North Carolina, to be built in cooperation with Detroit Speed.
Where is QA1 headquartered?
QA1 is headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota (9574 211th St W, Lakeville, Minnesota, 55044-6153).
When was QA1 founded?
QA1 was founded in 1993.
How big is QA1?
QA1 has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
What certifications does QA1 hold?
QA1 lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does QA1 import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 367 inbound shipments for QA1, with top origins including Taiwan · China · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R..
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