Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Milpitas, California
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Since 1988
Sandisk is a United States semiconductor company headquartered in Milpitas, California, founded in 1988. It designs and manufactures NAND flash memory and data storage products, including solid-state drives, memory cards, USB flash drives, and embedded storage, serving consumer, enterprise, automotive, and IoT markets. Its employee count is estimated at 10,000 to 50,000, and it operates as an independent company after its 2025 spin-off from Western Digital. In August 2026, it announced with Kioxia plans to invest over $31 billion in Japan.
Sandisk at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1988
Headquarters
Milpitas, California
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
3
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
3
Named foreign suppliers
3
Top origins
Israel · Germany · Singapore
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Sandisk.
What this tells a buyer
The company's recorded customs data shows three shipments, with origins in Israel, Germany, and Singapore.
Sandisk holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its products include semiconductor and assembly operations.
The company is privately held, with an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more, and it produces a significant share of its flash chips through a joint venture with Kioxia at a facility in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
38 years in operation (founded 1988).
3 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Sandisk is a United States semiconductor company headquartered in Milpitas, California, founded in 1988. It designs and manufactures NAND flash memory and data storage products, including solid-state drives, memory cards, USB flash drives, and embedded storage, serving consumer, enterprise, automotive, and IoT markets. Its employee count is estimated at 10,000 to 50,000, and it operates as an independent company after its 2025 spin-off from Western Digital. In August 2026, it announced with Kioxia plans to invest over $31 billion in Japan.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1988 |
Headquarters | Milpitas, California |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Sandisk makes
Sandisk holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its products include semiconductor and assembly operations.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, Assembly (source: sandisk.com).
Certifications
Sandisk is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — sandisk.com
ISO 14001 — sandisk.com
ISO 45001 — sandisk.com
ISO 50001 — sandisk.com
ISO 9001 — sandisk.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company's recorded customs data shows three shipments, with origins in Israel, Germany, and Singapore. US customs bill-of-lading records list 3 inbound shipments across 3 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Israel · Germany · Singapore.
Latest developments
2026-10-29 — Sandisk Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2027 Financial Results (businesswire.com)
2026-08-27 — Kioxia and Sandisk to Invest Over $31 Billion in Japan, Extending Leadership in Memory Industry | Sandisk (sandisk.com)
2026-08-27 — Kioxia, Sandisk to invest over $31 billion in Japan amid AI boom | Reuters (reuters.com)
2026-08-13 — Sandisk Details Growth Strategy and Long-Term Financial Model at 2026 Investor Day | Sandisk (sandisk.com)
2026-05-01 — Sandisk has thumping quarter on AI boom, secures long-term contracts and unveils big buyback | Reuters (reuters.com)
2026-01-29 — Kioxia and Sandisk Extend Yokkaichi Joint Venture Agreement Through 2034 | Sandisk (sandisk.com)
Facilities
Sandisk is headquartered in Milpitas, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Iwate Prefecture, Japan — sandisk.com
Company details
The company is privately held, with an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more, and it produces a significant share of its flash chips through a joint venture with Kioxia at a facility in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Sandisk was founded in 1988, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Milpitas, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 38 years in operation (founded 1988). 3 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sandisk make?
Sandisk is a United States semiconductor company headquartered in Milpitas, California, founded in 1988. It designs and manufactures NAND flash memory and data storage products, including solid-state drives, memory cards, USB flash drives, and embedded storage, serving consumer, enterprise, automotive, and IoT markets. Its employee count is estimated at 10,000 to 50,000, and it operates as an independent company after its 2025 spin-off from Western Digital. In August 2026, it announced with Kioxia plans to invest over $31 billion in Japan.
Where is Sandisk headquartered?
Sandisk is headquartered in Milpitas, California (951 Sandisk Drive, Milpitas, California, 95035).
When was Sandisk founded?
Sandisk was founded in 1988.
How big is Sandisk?
Sandisk has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Sandisk hold?
Sandisk lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Sandisk import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 3 inbound shipments for Sandisk, with top origins including Israel · Germany · Singapore.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 408-801-1000
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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