Verified Oct 2026
Electronics & Software
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Niles, Illinois
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Since 1925
Shure Incorporated manufactures professional and consumer audio equipment including wired and wireless microphones, headphones, and conferencing systems. Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Niles, Illinois, the company employs approximately 2,000 people across 30+ manufacturing facilities and regional offices with estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion.
Shure at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1925
Headquarters
Niles, Illinois
Import activity
9913
Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
9913
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Shure.
What this tells a buyer
Shure records 9,913 customs shipments, sourcing audio equipment and components from China, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Canada, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
The company specializes in wired and wireless microphone systems, digital signal processors, conference room audio systems, automatic mixers, and microphone array technology with Dante network connectivity.
Shure has operated for nearly 100 years and serves musicians, broadcasters, corporate professionals, and audio engineers globally.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Oct 29, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
101 years in operation (founded 1925).
9,913 US import shipments on record.
Overview
Shure Incorporated manufactures professional and consumer audio equipment including wired and wireless microphones, headphones, and conferencing systems. Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Niles, Illinois, the company employs approximately 2,000 people across 30+ manufacturing facilities and regional offices with estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1925 |
Headquarters | Niles, Illinois |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
What Shure makes
The company specializes in wired and wireless microphone systems, digital signal processors, conference room audio systems, automatic mixers, and microphone array technology with Dante network connectivity.
Trade and customs footprint
Shure records 9,913 customs shipments, sourcing audio equipment and components from China, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Canada, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia. US customs bill-of-lading records list 9913 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · South Korea.
Company details
Shure has operated for nearly 100 years and serves musicians, broadcasters, corporate professionals, and audio engineers globally. Shure was founded in 1925, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Niles, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 101 years in operation (founded 1925). 9,913 US import shipments on record.
Frequently asked questions
What does Shure make?
Shure Incorporated manufactures professional and consumer audio equipment including wired and wireless microphones, headphones, and conferencing systems. Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Niles, Illinois, the company employs approximately 2,000 people across 30+ manufacturing facilities and regional offices with estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion.
Where is Shure headquartered?
Shure is headquartered in Niles, Illinois (5800 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, Illinois, 60714).
When was Shure founded?
Shure was founded in 1925.
How big is Shure?
Shure has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
Does Shure import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 9913 inbound shipments for Shure, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan · South Korea.
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Leadership
Location & contact
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