Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Since 1921
Smart Link is a United States company founded in 1921, with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $5-10B. Its primary capability is electronics and software, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, and electronics industries. The company is privately held and holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications. Its public record includes a 2025 announcement of a proposed acquisition of a 59.1837% equity interest in PLZ-YOFC, and a 2026 report that it deployed a private wireless network at its headquarters in Annapolis, MD.
Smart Link at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1921
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
240
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
240
Named foreign suppliers
31
Top origins
China · South Korea · Vietnam · Malaysia
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Smart Link.
What this tells a buyer
The record includes no customs data, and the most recent reported development is a 2026 private wireless network deployment at its Annapolis, MD headquarters.
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications, covering aerospace, automotive, quality management, and environmental management systems.
The company is privately held, with an estimated revenue band of $5-10B and 200-500 employees, and the record shows a 2025 proposed acquisition of a 59.1837% equity interest in PLZ-YOFC.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
105 years in operation (founded 1921).
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Smart Link is a United States company founded in 1921, with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $5-10B. Its primary capability is electronics and software, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, and electronics industries. The company is privately held and holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications. Its public record includes a 2025 announcement of a proposed acquisition of a 59.1837% equity interest in PLZ-YOFC, and a 2026 report that it deployed a private wireless network at its headquarters in Annapolis, MD.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1921 |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Smart Link makes
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications, covering aerospace, automotive, quality management, and environmental management systems.
Certifications
Smart Link is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — smartlinkengineering.com.my
IATF 16949 — prosmartcard.com
ISO 14001 — prosmartcard.com
ISO 9001 — smartlinkengineering.com.my
Trade and customs footprint
The record includes no customs data, and the most recent reported development is a 2026 private wireless network deployment at its Annapolis, MD headquarters. US customs bill-of-lading records list 240 inbound shipments across 31 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · South Korea · Vietnam · Malaysia.
Latest developments
2026-10-12 — SmartLink (smart card) (wikipedia.org)
2026-08-21 — My company has deployed a private wireless network at the headquarters of Smartlink, a national leader in digital infrastructure services, in downtown Annapolis, MD. | Janine Riccardi (linkedin.com)
2026-07-08 — Today marks an exciting new chapter for Smartlink. | Jason Campbell (linkedin.com)
2025-03-28 — VOLUNTARY ANNOUNCEMENT - PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF 59.1837% EQUITY INTEREST IN PLZ-YOFC | Smart Link Better Life (yofc.com)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
Malaysia — smartlinkengineering.com.my
Company details
The company is privately held, with an estimated revenue band of $5-10B and 200-500 employees, and the record shows a 2025 proposed acquisition of a 59.1837% equity interest in PLZ-YOFC. Smart Link was founded in 1921, and has an estimated 200-500 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 105 years in operation (founded 1921). Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Smart Link make?
Smart Link is a United States company founded in 1921, with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $5-10B. Its primary capability is electronics and software, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, and electronics industries. The company is privately held and holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications. Its public record includes a 2025 announcement of a proposed acquisition of a 59.1837% equity interest in PLZ-YOFC, and a 2026 report that it deployed a private wireless network at its headquarters in Annapolis, MD.
When was Smart Link founded?
Smart Link was founded in 1921.
How big is Smart Link?
Smart Link has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does Smart Link hold?
Smart Link lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Smart Link import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 240 inbound shipments for Smart Link, with top origins including China · South Korea · Vietnam · Malaysia.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 212-435-7000
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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