Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Volpiano, Piemonte
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Since 1976
SPEA is an Italian company founded in 1976 and headquartered in Volpiano, near Turin, that designs and manufactures automatic test equipment for semiconductors, MEMS, sensors, and printed circuit boards. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with estimated revenue in the $100 to $250 million range, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In April 2026, the company opened an innovation hub in Santa Clara, California. SPEA also reports Bosch as a customer, having received a Bosch Global Supplier Award in November 2025.
Spea at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1976
Headquarters
Volpiano, Piemonte
Certifications
ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
73
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Military & Defense
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
73
Named foreign suppliers
7
Top origins
France · Netherlands · United Kingdom
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Spea.
What this tells a buyer
SPEA opened a new innovation hub in Santa Clara, California, in April 2026, according to its own announcement.
The company's listed product areas include LED, semiconductor, electronics, sensor, and assembly-related equipment, and it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
SPEA is privately held, and its reported customers include Bosch, which recognized the company with a Global Supplier Award in 2025.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
50 years in operation (founded 1976).
Holds ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
SPEA is an Italian company founded in 1976 and headquartered in Volpiano, near Turin, that designs and manufactures automatic test equipment for semiconductors, MEMS, sensors, and printed circuit boards. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with estimated revenue in the $100 to $250 million range, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In April 2026, the company opened an innovation hub in Santa Clara, California. SPEA also reports Bosch as a customer, having received a Bosch Global Supplier Award in November 2025.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1976 |
Headquarters | Volpiano, Piemonte |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Spea makes
The company's listed product areas include LED, semiconductor, electronics, sensor, and assembly-related equipment, and it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Semiconductor, Electronics, Sensor, Assembly (source: spea.com).
Certifications
Spea is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
SPEA opened a new innovation hub in Santa Clara, California, in April 2026, according to its own announcement. US customs bill-of-lading records list 73 inbound shipments across 7 foreign suppliers, with top origins including France · Netherlands · United Kingdom.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Bosch — reported by spea.com
Latest developments
2026-07-02 — SPEA & GJM: Expanding Next-Gen MEMS Testing in China - SPEA (spea.com)
2026-04-22 — SPEA Lands in Silicon Valley: New Innovation Hub Opens in Santa Clara (spea.com)
2026-03-20 — SPEA Next-Gen KGD Test Cells with Modular Handling | SPEA (spea.com)
2025-12-03 — SPEA Wins ICCPI Global Impact Award 2025 - SPEA (spea.com)
2025-11-11 — Bosch honors SPEA with a Bosch Global Supplier Award - SPEA (spea.com)
2025-10-31 — SPEA Philippines: Grand Opening Cerimony - SPEA (spea.com)
Facilities
Spea is headquartered in Volpiano, Piemonte. Public sources also reference these locations:
Santa Clara, California — spea.com
Company details
SPEA is privately held, and its reported customers include Bosch, which recognized the company with a Global Supplier Award in 2025. Spea was founded in 1976, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Volpiano, Piemonte. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 50 years in operation (founded 1976). Holds ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Spea make?
SPEA is an Italian company founded in 1976 and headquartered in Volpiano, near Turin, that designs and manufactures automatic test equipment for semiconductors, MEMS, sensors, and printed circuit boards. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with estimated revenue in the $100 to $250 million range, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In April 2026, the company opened an innovation hub in Santa Clara, California. SPEA also reports Bosch as a customer, having received a Bosch Global Supplier Award in November 2025.
Where is Spea headquartered?
Spea is headquartered in Volpiano, Piemonte (16 Via Torino, Volpiano, Piemonte, 10088).
When was Spea founded?
Spea was founded in 1976.
How big is Spea?
Spea has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Spea hold?
Spea lists ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Spea import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 73 inbound shipments for Spea, with top origins including France · Netherlands · United Kingdom.
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