Verified Nov 2026
Castings & Forgings
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San Jose, California
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Since 1989
SST is a company headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 1989, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated annual revenue of $250 million to $500 million. It is privately held and operates as a castings and forgings supplier serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, plumbing-hardware, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. In a recent development, SST's semiconductor business was reported to be licensing embedded memory technology to Mythic for its ultra-low-power analog processing units, as announced in March 2026.
SST at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1989
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
4214
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
4214
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Italy · Taiwan · Vietnam
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from SST.
What this tells a buyer
SST announced in May 2026 that Otovo plans to acquire the company, the seventh acquisition by Otovo since December 2025.
SST holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its listed products include semiconductor offerings.
SST is a privately held company in its industry, serving automotive and electronics customers, with a reported headcount band of 1,000 to 5,000.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
37 years in operation (founded 1989).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
SST is a company headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 1989, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated annual revenue of $250 million to $500 million. It is privately held and operates as a castings and forgings supplier serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, plumbing-hardware, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. In a recent development, SST's semiconductor business was reported to be licensing embedded memory technology to Mythic for its ultra-low-power analog processing units, as announced in March 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1989 |
Headquarters | San Jose, California |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Castings & Forgings |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What SST makes
SST holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its listed products include semiconductor offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor (source: sst.com).
Certifications
SST is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — sourceready.com
ISO 14001 — spectrumcontrol.com
ISO 45001 — spectrumcontrol.com
ISO 9001 — sstsensing.com
Trade and customs footprint
SST announced in May 2026 that Otovo plans to acquire the company, the seventh acquisition by Otovo since December 2025. US customs bill-of-lading records list 4214 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Italy · Taiwan · Vietnam.
Latest developments
2026-07-13 — SST is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract (sst-hq.com)
2026-05-27 — Otovo to Acquire SST – Seventh Acquisition Since December 2025 (businesswire.com)
2026-03-17 — Mythic Selects memBrain™ Technology from Silicon Storage Technology® for its Next Generation of Ultra-Low-Power Analog Processing Units | SST - Silicon Storage Technology (sst.com)
2025-11-06 — SST Thermal Solutions Marks Strategic Milestone with First Major Project in Morocco - SST ME (sst-ts.com)
2025-09-10 — Deca and Silicon Storage Technology Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enable NVM Chiplet Solutions | SST - Silicon Storage Technology (sst.com)
2025-08-19 — Dyer forms SST Group with £1.625 million equity funding and acquisition of Washington-based engineering firm - Dyer Engineering (dyer.co.uk)
Facilities
SST is headquartered in San Jose, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
San Jose, California — linkedin.com
Company details
SST is a privately held company in its industry, serving automotive and electronics customers, with a reported headcount band of 1,000 to 5,000. SST was founded in 1989, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in San Jose, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 37 years in operation (founded 1989). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does SST make?
SST is a company headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 1989, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated annual revenue of $250 million to $500 million. It is privately held and operates as a castings and forgings supplier serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, plumbing-hardware, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. In a recent development, SST's semiconductor business was reported to be licensing embedded memory technology to Mythic for its ultra-low-power analog processing units, as announced in March 2026.
Where is SST headquartered?
SST is headquartered in San Jose, California (450 Holger Way, San Jose, California, 95134).
When was SST founded?
SST was founded in 1989.
How big is SST?
SST has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does SST hold?
SST lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does SST import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 4214 inbound shipments for SST, with top origins including China · Italy · Taiwan · Vietnam.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 408-735-9110
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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