Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Benicia, California
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Since 1878
RIX Industries designs and manufactures hydrogen and gas generation systems, high-pressure compressors, and cryogenic cooling technologies. The company is headquartered in Benicia, California, was founded in 1878, and employs roughly 100 to 200 people, with estimated annual revenue of $10 to $50 million. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, medical, military and defense, industrial equipment, and aerospace industries. In 2025 it was awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation SBIR grant for its WESATIS innovation.
RIX Industries at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
100-200
Founded
1878
Headquarters
Benicia, California
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 9001
Import activity
154
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Military & Defense
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
154
Named foreign suppliers
11
Top origins
India · Japan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Singapore
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from RIX Industries.
What this tells a buyer
RIX Industries opened a new Center of Excellence for advanced development in December 2025, following a funding award for a tire inflation system reported in February 2026.
The company holds AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications and lists assembly and welding among its manufacturing capabilities.
RIX Industries is privately held and has been supplying the U.S. Armed Forces for more than 120 years.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
148 years in operation (founded 1878).
Holds AS9100, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
RIX Industries designs and manufactures hydrogen and gas generation systems, high-pressure compressors, and cryogenic cooling technologies. The company is headquartered in Benicia, California, was founded in 1878, and employs roughly 100 to 200 people, with estimated annual revenue of $10 to $50 million. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, medical, military and defense, industrial equipment, and aerospace industries. In 2025 it was awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation SBIR grant for its WESATIS innovation.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1878 |
Headquarters | Benicia, California |
Employees | 100-200 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 9001 |
What RIX Industries makes
The company holds AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications and lists assembly and welding among its manufacturing capabilities.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Welding (source: rixindustries.com).
Certifications
RIX Industries is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — rixindustries.com
ISO 9001 — rixindustries.com
Trade and customs footprint
RIX Industries opened a new Center of Excellence for advanced development in December 2025, following a funding award for a tire inflation system reported in February 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 154 inbound shipments across 11 foreign suppliers, with top origins including India · Japan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Singapore.
Latest developments
2026-09-17 — Bringing Medical Oxygen Compressor Training to Africa with Build Health International (rixindustries.com)
2026-03-13 — From Ribbon Cutting to Industry Spotlight: RIX Otterson Center (rixindustries.com)
2026-02-01 — RIX Industries Receives Funding for Tire Inflation System (tirereview.com)
2025-12-03 — RIX Opens New Center of Excellence for Advanced Development (rixindustries.com)
2025-10-28 — RIX Industries Awarded U.S. DOT SBIR for WESATIS Innovation (rixindustries.com)
2025-09-12 — SAM.gov (sam.gov)
Company details
RIX Industries is privately held and has been supplying the U.S. Armed Forces for more than 120 years. RIX Industries was founded in 1878, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Benicia, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 148 years in operation (founded 1878). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does RIX Industries make?
RIX Industries designs and manufactures hydrogen and gas generation systems, high-pressure compressors, and cryogenic cooling technologies. The company is headquartered in Benicia, California, was founded in 1878, and employs roughly 100 to 200 people, with estimated annual revenue of $10 to $50 million. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, medical, military and defense, industrial equipment, and aerospace industries. In 2025 it was awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation SBIR grant for its WESATIS innovation.
Where is RIX Industries headquartered?
RIX Industries is headquartered in Benicia, California (4900 Industrial Way, Benicia, California, 94510).
When was RIX Industries founded?
RIX Industries was founded in 1878.
How big is RIX Industries?
RIX Industries has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does RIX Industries hold?
RIX Industries lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does RIX Industries import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 154 inbound shipments for RIX Industries, with top origins including India · Japan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Singapore.
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