Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Wedemark, Lower Saxony
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Since 1945
Sennheiser is a German audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945 and headquartered in Wedemark, Lower Saxony. The company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. It is family-owned and serves automotive, electronics, appliance, and industrial equipment markets, as well as professional audio users. In August 2026, the company was named Official Sound Provider of Formula E.
Sennheiser at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1945
Headquarters
Wedemark, Lower Saxony
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1909
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1909
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · Germany · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Sennheiser.
What this tells a buyer
Sennheiser's most recent reported development is its designation as Official Sound Provider of Formula E, announced in August 2026.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists assembly, electronics, PCB, and LED capabilities among its products and services.
Sennheiser is privately held and not publicly listed, and in March 2026 reports indicated its owners were considering selling the consumer headphone business.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
81 years in operation (founded 1945).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Sennheiser is a German audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945 and headquartered in Wedemark, Lower Saxony. The company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. It is family-owned and serves automotive, electronics, appliance, and industrial equipment markets, as well as professional audio users. In August 2026, the company was named Official Sound Provider of Formula E.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1945 |
Headquarters | Wedemark, Lower Saxony |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Sennheiser makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists assembly, electronics, PCB, and LED capabilities among its products and services.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Electronics, PCB, LED (source: sennheiser.com).
Certifications
Sennheiser is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — dqsglobal.com
ISO 50001 — dqsglobal.com
ISO 9001 — dqsglobal.com
Trade and customs footprint
Sennheiser's most recent reported development is its designation as Official Sound Provider of Formula E, announced in August 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1909 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · Germany · China.
Latest developments
2026-09-03 — Sennheiser Group to complete Spectera ecosystem and unveil new Neumann monitors at IBC2026 - SVG Europe (svgeurope.org)
2026-09-02 — smart Expands Collaboration with Sennheiser to Elevate Premium Audio Experiences in the Upcoming smart #2 | smart Newsroom (smart.com)
2026-08-10 — Sennheiser becomes Official Sound Provider of Formula E (sennheiser.com)
2026-03-25 — Sennheiser's owners want to sell its consumer headphone business (engadget.com)
2026-03-13 — Sennheiser Directions: A Conversation with CEO Andreas Sennheiser | audioXpress (audioxpress.com)
2026-03-04 — Sennheiser to Relocate American Headquarters to Nashville - TNECD (tnecd.com)
Facilities
Sennheiser is headquartered in Wedemark, Lower Saxony. Public sources also reference these locations:
Wennebostel, Germany — sennheiser.com.ua
Romania — sennheiser.com
Germany — sennheiser.com
Tullamore, Ireland — sennheiser.com
Company details
Sennheiser is privately held and not publicly listed, and in March 2026 reports indicated its owners were considering selling the consumer headphone business. Sennheiser was founded in 1945, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Wedemark, Lower Saxony. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 81 years in operation (founded 1945). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sennheiser make?
Sennheiser is a German audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945 and headquartered in Wedemark, Lower Saxony. The company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. It is family-owned and serves automotive, electronics, appliance, and industrial equipment markets, as well as professional audio users. In August 2026, the company was named Official Sound Provider of Formula E.
Where is Sennheiser headquartered?
Sennheiser is headquartered in Wedemark, Lower Saxony.
When was Sennheiser founded?
Sennheiser was founded in 1945.
How big is Sennheiser?
Sennheiser has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Sennheiser hold?
Sennheiser lists ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Sennheiser import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1909 inbound shipments for Sennheiser, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · Germany · China.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 5130 6000
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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