Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Houston, Texas
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Since 1926
SAE Towers manufactures high-voltage steel lattice transmission towers, steel poles, and hardware for electrical transmission and distribution systems. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, was founded in 1926, and has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees. It has been a subsidiary of KEC International Limited since 2010 and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, plumbing-hardware, and renewable-energy industries. In 2026, SAE Towers received first place at the Minas Sustentável Award 2026 for its zinc recovery and reuse project at its Brazil factory.
SAE Towers at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1926
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Certifications
ISO 45001
Import activity
99
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Construction
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
99
Named foreign suppliers
9
Top origins
Netherlands · India · Spain · United Kingdom
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from SAE Towers.
What this tells a buyer
SAE Towers was reported to have secured first place at the Minas Sustentável Award 2026 for its Applied Circular Economy project on zinc recovery and reuse at its Brazil factory, announced on 15 September 2026.
The company holds ISO 45001 certification and lists transmission, steel, suspension, and lighting products among its offerings, with facilities in Monterrey, Mexico, The Woodlands, Texas, and Betim, Brazil.
SAE Towers is a subsidiary of KEC International Limited, which was reported on 8 September 2026 to have signed a contract with Ethiopian Electric Power for 177 km of 400 kV, 132 kV, and 66 kV transmission lines.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
100 years in operation (founded 1926).
Holds ISO 45001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
SAE Towers manufactures high-voltage steel lattice transmission towers, steel poles, and hardware for electrical transmission and distribution systems. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, was founded in 1926, and has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees. It has been a subsidiary of KEC International Limited since 2010 and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, plumbing-hardware, and renewable-energy industries. In 2026, SAE Towers received first place at the Minas Sustentável Award 2026 for its zinc recovery and reuse project at its Brazil factory.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1926 |
Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | ISO 45001 |
What SAE Towers makes
The company holds ISO 45001 certification and lists transmission, steel, suspension, and lighting products among its offerings, with facilities in Monterrey, Mexico, The Woodlands, Texas, and Betim, Brazil.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Transmission, Steel, Suspension, Lighting (source: saetowers.com).
Certifications
SAE Towers is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 45001 — saetowers.com
Trade and customs footprint
SAE Towers was reported to have secured first place at the Minas Sustentável Award 2026 for its Applied Circular Economy project on zinc recovery and reuse at its Brazil factory, announced on 15 September 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 99 inbound shipments across 9 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Netherlands · India · Spain · United Kingdom.
Latest developments
2026-09-15 — SAE Towers, a 100% subsidiary of KEC International, has secured 1st place at the Minas Sustentável Award 2026 for its Applied Circular Economy project: Zinc Recovery and Reuse at its Brazil Factory. (linkedin.com)
2026-09-08 — SAE Towers reshared KEC International Ltd.: We are pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) for the construction of 177 km of 400 kV, 132 kV and 66 kV Transmission Lines under … (linkedin.com)
2026-07-23 — DA TRANSMISSÃO DE ENERGIA A NOVOS MERCADOS: UMA ESTRATÉGIA DE EXPANSÃO EM MOVIMENTO | SAE Towers (linkedin.com)
2026-07-17 — SAE Towers: de torres de energia à mineração em Minas (diariodocomercio.com.br)
2026-02-25 — Parceria entre AXIA Energia, SAE Towers e Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) fortalece agenda de inovação | SAE Towers (linkedin.com)
2025-11-14 — Mais um teste de carga concluído com excelência | SAE Towers (linkedin.com)
Facilities
SAE Towers is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Public sources also reference these locations:
Monterrey, Mexico — saetowers.com
The Woodlands, Texas — akta.pro
Betim, Brazil — akta.pro
Company details
SAE Towers is a subsidiary of KEC International Limited, which was reported on 8 September 2026 to have signed a contract with Ethiopian Electric Power for 177 km of 400 kV, 132 kV, and 66 kV transmission lines. SAE Towers was founded in 1926, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 100 years in operation (founded 1926). Holds ISO 45001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does SAE Towers make?
SAE Towers manufactures high-voltage steel lattice transmission towers, steel poles, and hardware for electrical transmission and distribution systems. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, was founded in 1926, and has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees. It has been a subsidiary of KEC International Limited since 2010 and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, plumbing-hardware, and renewable-energy industries. In 2026, SAE Towers received first place at the Minas Sustentável Award 2026 for its zinc recovery and reuse project at its Brazil factory.
Where is SAE Towers headquartered?
SAE Towers is headquartered in Houston, Texas (16945 Northchase Dr, Houston, Texas, 77060).
When was SAE Towers founded?
SAE Towers was founded in 1926.
How big is SAE Towers?
SAE Towers has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does SAE Towers hold?
SAE Towers lists ISO 45001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does SAE Towers import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 99 inbound shipments for SAE Towers, with top origins including Netherlands · India · Spain · United Kingdom.
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