Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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San Jose, California
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Since 1980
Sanmina is an electronics manufacturing services provider headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 1980. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people and reports an estimated annual revenue of $5 to 10 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In December 2025 it announced a new factory in Houston, Texas, to expand its energy business.
Sanmina at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1980
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
3934
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Military & Defense
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
3934
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · Singapore · Malaysia
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Sanmina.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 3,934 shipments, most of them sourced from suppliers in Hong Kong and China, with additional origins including Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan.
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications and provides design, assembly, and electronics manufacturing services, including printed circuit boards.
Sanmina reports its ownership as private, and it is one of the larger independent manufacturers of printed circuit boards and backplanes.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
46 years in operation (founded 1980).
3,934 US import shipments on record.
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Sanmina is an electronics manufacturing services provider headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 1980. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people and reports an estimated annual revenue of $5 to 10 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In December 2025 it announced a new factory in Houston, Texas, to expand its energy business.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1980 |
Headquarters | San Jose, California |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Sanmina makes
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications and provides design, assembly, and electronics manufacturing services, including printed circuit boards.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Electronics, Assembly, Lighting, LED, Sensor (source: sanmina.com).
Certifications
Sanmina is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — sanmina.com
IATF 16949 — sanmina.com
ISO 13485 — sanmina.com
ISO 14001 — sanmina.com
ISO 9001 — sanmina.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 3,934 shipments, most of them sourced from suppliers in Hong Kong and China, with additional origins including Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan. US customs bill-of-lading records list 3934 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · Singapore · Malaysia.
Latest developments
2026-09-29 — Cleanroom Semiconductor Sanmina Opens in Israel - Sanmina Israel % (sanmina.co.il)
2026-01-26 — Sanmina Corporation | Sanmina Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results (sanmina.com)
2025-12-16 — Sanmina Corporation | SANMINA CORPORATION ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF ENERGY BUSINESS WITH NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACTORY IN HOUSTON, TEXAS (sanmina.com)
2025-12-16 — KONČAR signs agreement with Fortune 500 company – Sanmina Corporation, aiming to strengthen its presence in the U.S. market | KONČAR (koncar.hr)
2025-11-03 — Sanmina to create 150 jobs at Co Cork facility (rte.ie)
2025-10-27 — Sanmina Corporation | SANMINA COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF ZT SYSTEMS DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE MANUFACTURING BUSINESS FROM AMD (sanmina.com)
Facilities
Sanmina is headquartered in San Jose, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Houston, Texas — sanmina.com
Chennai, India — sanmina.com
Company details
Sanmina reports its ownership as private, and it is one of the larger independent manufacturers of printed circuit boards and backplanes. Sanmina was founded in 1980, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in San Jose, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 46 years in operation (founded 1980). 3,934 US import shipments on record. Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sanmina make?
Sanmina is an electronics manufacturing services provider headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 1980. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people and reports an estimated annual revenue of $5 to 10 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In December 2025 it announced a new factory in Houston, Texas, to expand its energy business.
Where is Sanmina headquartered?
Sanmina is headquartered in San Jose, California.
When was Sanmina founded?
Sanmina was founded in 1980.
How big is Sanmina?
Sanmina has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does Sanmina hold?
Sanmina lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Sanmina import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 3934 inbound shipments for Sanmina, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · Singapore · Malaysia.
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Location & contact
Phone
510-578-9900
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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