Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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New York, New York
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Since 1985
SMTC is an electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in New York, New York, founded in 1985. It is privately held, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated annual revenue of $250 to $500 million. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries, and its products include metal fabrication, sheet metal, stamping, and assembly work. In May 2026, the company acquired a plant in Mexico from Zenith.
SMTC at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1985
Headquarters
New York, New York
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
4637
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Military & Defense
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
4637
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · Taiwan · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from SMTC.
What this tells a buyer
SMTC was recognized with Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North America Company of the Year award for mid-tier electronic manufacturing services, announced on October 30, 2026.
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001 certifications and lists metal fabrication, sheet metal, stamping, connector, and coating among its products.
SMTC operates facilities in Mexico and Fremont, California, and has named a new Chief Transformation Officer in 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
41 years in operation (founded 1985).
Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
SMTC is an electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in New York, New York, founded in 1985. It is privately held, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated annual revenue of $250 to $500 million. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries, and its products include metal fabrication, sheet metal, stamping, and assembly work. In May 2026, the company acquired a plant in Mexico from Zenith.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1985 |
Headquarters | New York, New York |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What SMTC makes
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001 certifications and lists metal fabrication, sheet metal, stamping, connector, and coating among its products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Electronics, Metal Fabrication, Semiconductor, Stamping, Sheet Metal, Connector, Coating (source: smtc.com).
Certifications
SMTC is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — prnewswire.com
ISO 13485 — smtc.com
ISO 14001 — smtc.com
ISO 9001 — prnewswire.com
Trade and customs footprint
SMTC was recognized with Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North America Company of the Year award for mid-tier electronic manufacturing services, announced on October 30, 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 4637 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · Taiwan · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-10-30 — SMTC Recognized with Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North America Company of the Year Recognition for Mid-tier Electronic Manufacturing Services (prnewswire.com)
2026-06-01 — I'm excited to join SMTC Corporation as its new Chief Transformation Officer. | Ben Brooks (linkedin.com)
2026-05-25 — SMTC acquires Zenith plant in Mexico | TechBloat (techbloat.com)
2026-05-19 — EMS Spotlight: Mike Buseman, CEO SMTC (youtube.com)
2026-02-06 — We’re growing, and we want you on our team! 🚀 | SMTC Corporation (linkedin.com)
2025-09-15 — Sinexcel forms manufacturing partnership with SMTC for localized EV charger production in the US - Automotive Technology Insight | Forecasts | Industry News | Supply Chain (spglobal.com)
Facilities
SMTC is headquartered in New York, New York. Public sources also reference these locations:
Mexico — techbloat.com
Fremont, CA — linkedin.com
Company details
SMTC operates facilities in Mexico and Fremont, California, and has named a new Chief Transformation Officer in 2026. SMTC was founded in 1985, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in New York, New York. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 41 years in operation (founded 1985). Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does SMTC make?
SMTC is an electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in New York, New York, founded in 1985. It is privately held, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated annual revenue of $250 to $500 million. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries, and its products include metal fabrication, sheet metal, stamping, and assembly work. In May 2026, the company acquired a plant in Mexico from Zenith.
Where is SMTC headquartered?
SMTC is headquartered in New York, New York.
When was SMTC founded?
SMTC was founded in 1985.
How big is SMTC?
SMTC has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does SMTC hold?
SMTC lists AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does SMTC import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 4637 inbound shipments for SMTC, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · Taiwan · South Korea.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 905-479-1810
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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