Verified Nov 2026
Tool & Die
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Arezzo, Tuscany
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Since 1979
Seco is an Italian technology company headquartered in Arezzo, Tuscany, founded in 1979. It designs and manufactures embedded systems, industrial computers, and IoT hardware, and is listed on Euronext STAR Milan. The company has between 500 and 1,000 employees and reported revenue of about 231.6 million. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. In a recent development, Seco announced a majority stake in China's Qiyang and full control of Fannal, expanding its footprint in Asia.
Seco at a glance
Revenue
231.6M
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1979
Headquarters
Arezzo, Tuscany
Ownership
Publicly traded (MIL: IOT.MI)
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
889
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
889
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Taiwan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Seco.
What this tells a buyer
Seco's most recent reported development is its acquisition of a majority stake in China's Qiyang and full control of Fannal, announced in November 2026.
Seco holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and offers industrial computers, embedded systems, and IoT hardware.
Seco is publicly traded under the ticker IOT.MI and employs between 500 and 1,000 people.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
47 years in operation (founded 1979).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Seco is an Italian technology company headquartered in Arezzo, Tuscany, founded in 1979. It designs and manufactures embedded systems, industrial computers, and IoT hardware, and is listed on Euronext STAR Milan. The company has between 500 and 1,000 employees and reported revenue of about 231.6 million. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. In a recent development, Seco announced a majority stake in China's Qiyang and full control of Fannal, expanding its footprint in Asia.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1979 |
Headquarters | Arezzo, Tuscany |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | 231.6M |
Ownership | Publicly traded (MIL: IOT.MI) |
Primary capability | Tool & Die |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Seco makes
Seco holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and offers industrial computers, embedded systems, and IoT hardware.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Electronics, Coating, Assembly (source: seco.com).
Certifications
Seco is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
Seco's most recent reported development is its acquisition of a majority stake in China's Qiyang and full control of Fannal, announced in November 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 889 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Taiwan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-11-04 — SECO buys majority of China’s Qiyang and takes full control of Fannal (evertiq.com)
2026-11-02 — Seco cresce nell'edge AI con tre m&a in Asia | MilanoFinanza News (milanofinanza.it)
2026-11-02 — Seco espande le attività in Cina, per Valuetrack le M&A creano valore | MarketScreener Italia (marketscreener.com)
2026-04-13 — SECO: SECO’s Clea framework selected by Hitachi Energy for multiyear rollout to support secure, scalable energy digitalization (seco.com)
2026-02-19 — SECO: SECO launches new Genio 360- and Genio 360P-based SOMs and expands its Edge AI portfolio with MediaTek at Embedded World 2026 (seco.com)
2026-02-05 — SECO: Unaudited consolidated pre-closing results as of December 31, 2025 (seco.com)
Facilities
Seco is headquartered in Arezzo, Tuscany. Public sources also reference these locations:
Italy — seco.com
Company details
Seco is publicly traded under the ticker IOT.MI and employs between 500 and 1,000 people. Seco was founded in 1979, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Arezzo, Tuscany. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 47 years in operation (founded 1979). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Seco make?
Seco is an Italian technology company headquartered in Arezzo, Tuscany, founded in 1979. It designs and manufactures embedded systems, industrial computers, and IoT hardware, and is listed on Euronext STAR Milan. The company has between 500 and 1,000 employees and reported revenue of about 231.6 million. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. In a recent development, Seco announced a majority stake in China's Qiyang and full control of Fannal, expanding its footprint in Asia.
Where is Seco headquartered?
Seco is headquartered in Arezzo, Tuscany (12 Via Achille Grandi, Arezzo, Tuscany, 52100).
When was Seco founded?
Seco was founded in 1979.
How big is Seco?
Seco has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the 231.6M range.
Is Seco publicly traded?
Publicly traded (MIL: IOT.MI). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Seco hold?
Seco lists AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+39 0575 26979
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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