Verified Nov 2026
Chassis & Safety Systems
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Wytheville, Virginia
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Since 1916
Somic America, Inc. is an automotive supplier headquartered in Wytheville, Virginia, founded in 1916. It designs and manufactures ball joints and rotary dampers used in suspension, steering, and seat and tailgate systems, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. The company has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $50 to $100 million. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Somic Ishikawa. In August 2026 it reported using the Virginia Economic Development Partnership's Supply Chain Optimization Program to strengthen its operations.
Somic America, Inc. at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1916
Headquarters
Wytheville, Virginia
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001
Import activity
2113
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
2113
Named foreign suppliers
22
Top origins
South Korea · Singapore · Greece · Japan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Somic America, Inc..
What this tells a buyer
Somic America's recent developments include a September 2026 board approval of a memorandum of understanding with CRIFA for an expansion that officials say would exceed $22 million, and an October 2026 report that the town approved the expansion.
The company manufactures suspension and steering components, with listed capabilities in machining, assembly, forging, and gear production, and holds IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certifications.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Somic Ishikawa, the company operates in North America and was formed in 2010 through the merger of Brewer Automotive Components, Inc. and Wytheville Technologies, Inc.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
110 years in operation (founded 1916).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Somic America, Inc. is an automotive supplier headquartered in Wytheville, Virginia, founded in 1916. It designs and manufactures ball joints and rotary dampers used in suspension, steering, and seat and tailgate systems, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. The company has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $50 to $100 million. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Somic Ishikawa. In August 2026 it reported using the Virginia Economic Development Partnership's Supply Chain Optimization Program to strengthen its operations.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1916 |
Headquarters | Wytheville, Virginia |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Chassis & Safety Systems |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 |
What Somic America, Inc. makes
The company manufactures suspension and steering components, with listed capabilities in machining, assembly, forging, and gear production, and holds IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Assembly, Suspension, Steering, Forging, Gear (source: somicamerica.com).
Certifications
Somic America, Inc. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — somicamerica.com
ISO 14001 — somicamerica.com
Trade and customs footprint
Somic America's recent developments include a September 2026 board approval of a memorandum of understanding with CRIFA for an expansion that officials say would exceed $22 million, and an October 2026 report that the town approved the expansion. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2113 inbound shipments across 22 foreign suppliers, with top origins including South Korea · Singapore · Greece · Japan.
Latest developments
2026-10-09 — Somic expansion approved by town (swvatoday.com)
2026-09-08 — Board approves CRIFA MOU with Somic America; officials say expansion would exceed $22 million | Citizen Portal (citizenportal.ai)
2026-07-08 — Somic America - Driving Quality and Safety in Automotive Manufacturing #MadeInSWVA (buzzsprout.com)
2026-02-20 — A special welcome to the leadership team from our parent company, Somic Ishikawa Inc., as they visit our North American operations! | Somic America Inc. (linkedin.com)
2026-01-12 — 🔧 Somic America in Wytheville, VA is hiring! Explore job opportunities now: | Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (linkedin.com)
Company details
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Somic Ishikawa, the company operates in North America and was formed in 2010 through the merger of Brewer Automotive Components, Inc. and Wytheville Technologies, Inc. Somic America, Inc. was founded in 1916, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Wytheville, Virginia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 110 years in operation (founded 1916). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Somic America, Inc. make?
Somic America, Inc. is an automotive supplier headquartered in Wytheville, Virginia, founded in 1916. It designs and manufactures ball joints and rotary dampers used in suspension, steering, and seat and tailgate systems, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. The company has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $50 to $100 million. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Somic Ishikawa. In August 2026 it reported using the Virginia Economic Development Partnership's Supply Chain Optimization Program to strengthen its operations.
Where is Somic America, Inc. headquartered?
Somic America, Inc. is headquartered in Wytheville, Virginia (3045 Peppers Ferry Rd, Wytheville, Virginia, 24382).
When was Somic America, Inc. founded?
Somic America, Inc. was founded in 1916.
How big is Somic America, Inc.?
Somic America, Inc. has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
What certifications does Somic America, Inc. hold?
Somic America, Inc. lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Somic America, Inc. import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 2113 inbound shipments for Somic America, Inc., with top origins including South Korea · Singapore · Greece · Japan.
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