Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Richmond, British Columbia
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Since 1993
Sierra Wireless, a Canadian company headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, was founded in 1993 and makes wireless communications equipment and IoT solutions. It is a subsidiary of Semtech Corporation, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees and an estimated $250-500M revenue band, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its products include cellular IoT modules and AirLink routers, and in August 2026 it published guidance on moving industrial equipment to 5G RedCap without hardware redesign.
Sierra Wireless at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Richmond, British Columbia
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
85
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
85
Named foreign suppliers
14
Top origins
Hong Kong S.A.R. · Vietnam · China · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Sierra Wireless.
What this tells a buyer
The company has no customs data in the record, and its most recent reported development is a August 2026 publication on upgrading industrial equipment to 5G RedCap connectivity.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its product areas include batteries, assembly, and electronics.
The company is a subsidiary of Semtech Corporation and is not publicly traded, and the record reports no named customers.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
33 years in operation (founded 1993).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Sierra Wireless, a Canadian company headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, was founded in 1993 and makes wireless communications equipment and IoT solutions. It is a subsidiary of Semtech Corporation, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees and an estimated $250-500M revenue band, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its products include cellular IoT modules and AirLink routers, and in August 2026 it published guidance on moving industrial equipment to 5G RedCap without hardware redesign.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1993 |
Headquarters | Richmond, British Columbia |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Sierra Wireless makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its product areas include batteries, assembly, and electronics.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Assembly, Electronics (source: sierrawireless.com).
Certifications
Sierra Wireless is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — sierrawireless.com
ISO 13485 — sierrawireless.com
ISO 14001 — sierrawireless.com
ISO 45001 — sierrawireless.com
ISO 9001 — sierrawireless.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company has no customs data in the record, and its most recent reported development is a August 2026 publication on upgrading industrial equipment to 5G RedCap connectivity. US customs bill-of-lading records list 85 inbound shipments across 14 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · Vietnam · China · Taiwan.
Latest developments
2026-08-11 — Move Your Industrial Equipment to 5G RedCap Without Redesigning It - Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless) (sierrawireless.com)
2026-07-14 — One Fleet, One Platform: What's New in AirLink® Manager and AirLink Mobility Manager 2.18.1 - Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless) (sierrawireless.com)
2026-03-27 — Enabling Scalable Smart Metering with the HL7900E LPWA Module - Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless) (sierrawireless.com)
2026-03-19 — MWC 2026: Redefining IoT and AI—and Where Semtech Contributes - Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless) (sierrawireless.com)
2026-02-23 — AirLink® OS 6.0: 5G RedCap, Multi-Profile SIMs and Smarter IoT Connectivity - Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless) (sierrawireless.com)
2025-07-22 — Introducing Verified Taoglas Antennas for AirLink® Networking Solutions - Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless) (sierrawireless.com)
Facilities
Sierra Wireless is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia. Public sources also reference these locations:
Canada — sierrawireless.com
Taipei, Taiwan — sierrawireless.com
Company details
The company is a subsidiary of Semtech Corporation and is not publicly traded, and the record reports no named customers. Sierra Wireless was founded in 1993, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 33 years in operation (founded 1993). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sierra Wireless make?
Sierra Wireless, a Canadian company headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, was founded in 1993 and makes wireless communications equipment and IoT solutions. It is a subsidiary of Semtech Corporation, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees and an estimated $250-500M revenue band, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its products include cellular IoT modules and AirLink routers, and in August 2026 it published guidance on moving industrial equipment to 5G RedCap without hardware redesign.
Where is Sierra Wireless headquartered?
Sierra Wireless is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia (13811 Wireless Way, Richmond, British Columbia, V6V 3B9).
When was Sierra Wireless founded?
Sierra Wireless was founded in 1993.
How big is Sierra Wireless?
Sierra Wireless has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Sierra Wireless hold?
Sierra Wireless lists IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Sierra Wireless import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 85 inbound shipments for Sierra Wireless, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · Vietnam · China · Taiwan.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 604-231-1100
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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