Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Since 1933
Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. manufactures magnet wire and nonferrous wire products, including insulated copper, aluminum, and brass magnet wire used in motors, transformers, and coils. The company is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was founded in 1933, and is privately held with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10-50 million. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, plumbing hardware, and renewable energy industries. In June 2026, the City of Lafayette awarded it a financial services contract.
Rea Magnet Wire at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1933
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
110
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
110
Named foreign suppliers
30
Top origins
China · Guatemala · Belgium · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Rea Magnet Wire.
What this tells a buyer
The company most recently appeared in the record with a June 2026 City of Lafayette financial services contract award, and it joined the Copper Development Association as a member in May 2026.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications and lists aluminum among its products.
The company is privately held and reports an estimated workforce of 200-500 employees, with manufacturing listed in the United States and Mexico according to its public profile.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
93 years in operation (founded 1933).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. manufactures magnet wire and nonferrous wire products, including insulated copper, aluminum, and brass magnet wire used in motors, transformers, and coils. The company is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was founded in 1933, and is privately held with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10-50 million. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, plumbing hardware, and renewable energy industries. In June 2026, the City of Lafayette awarded it a financial services contract.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1933 |
Headquarters | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Rea Magnet Wire makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications and lists aluminum among its products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Aluminum (source: reawire.com).
Certifications
Rea Magnet Wire is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — reawire.com
ISO 14001 — reawire.com
ISO 9001 — reawire.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company most recently appeared in the record with a June 2026 City of Lafayette financial services contract award, and it joined the Copper Development Association as a member in May 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 110 inbound shipments across 30 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Guatemala · Belgium · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-06-25 — City of Lafayette Awards Financial Services Contract to Rea Magnet Wire Company Inc (June 2026) (civiciq.com)
2026-05-04 — CDA Welcomes Rea Magnet Wire Company Inc. as New Member (copper.org)
2026-03-25 — AI Data Centers: The Physical Backbone of the Digital Revolution (reawire.com)
2026-02-18 — CIVS Staff Visited Rea Magnet Wire for ManuFuture Collaboration - Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) (pnw.edu)
2025-09-26 — New Haven Ave - Rea Magnet Signal Improvements (constructconnect.com)
2025-01-29 — Please join us in welcoming Chris Billingsley to Rea Magnet Wire Company as President and Chief Executive Officer. - Rea Magnet Wire Company Inc. (reawire.com)
Company details
The company is privately held and reports an estimated workforce of 200-500 employees, with manufacturing listed in the United States and Mexico according to its public profile. Rea Magnet Wire was founded in 1933, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 93 years in operation (founded 1933). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rea Magnet Wire make?
Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. manufactures magnet wire and nonferrous wire products, including insulated copper, aluminum, and brass magnet wire used in motors, transformers, and coils. The company is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was founded in 1933, and is privately held with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10-50 million. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, plumbing hardware, and renewable energy industries. In June 2026, the City of Lafayette awarded it a financial services contract.
Where is Rea Magnet Wire headquartered?
Rea Magnet Wire is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana (3400 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805-1643).
When was Rea Magnet Wire founded?
Rea Magnet Wire was founded in 1933.
How big is Rea Magnet Wire?
Rea Magnet Wire has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Rea Magnet Wire hold?
Rea Magnet Wire lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Rea Magnet Wire import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 110 inbound shipments for Rea Magnet Wire, with top origins including China · Guatemala · Belgium · Germany.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 260-421-7321
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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