Verified Nov 2026
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Westbrook, Connecticut
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Since 1948
The Lee Company is a manufacturer of miniature precision fluid control components, including solenoid valves, miniature pumps, flow metering, and pressure control parts. It is headquartered in Westbrook, Connecticut, was founded in 1948, and has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees with an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million. The privately held company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, medical, military and defense, aerospace, and industrial equipment sectors. In August 2026 it announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint through the acquisition of facilities in Beacon Falls, Connecticut and Rock Hill, South Carolina.
The Lee Company at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1948
Headquarters
Westbrook, Connecticut
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
14
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Military & Defense
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
14
Named foreign suppliers
7
Top origins
Germany · Netherlands · Italy · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from The Lee Company.
What this tells a buyer
The company announced in August 2026 that it had acquired two facilities, located in Beacon Falls, Connecticut and Rock Hill, South Carolina, as part of an expansion of its manufacturing footprint.
Its certifications include AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, and its listed products include solenoid valves and miniature pumps.
The company is privately held and family-owned, and it was named the 2026 winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut award for its satellite propellant isolation valve, according to its own website and WTNH.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
78 years in operation (founded 1948).
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
The Lee Company is a manufacturer of miniature precision fluid control components, including solenoid valves, miniature pumps, flow metering, and pressure control parts. It is headquartered in Westbrook, Connecticut, was founded in 1948, and has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees with an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million. The privately held company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, medical, military and defense, aerospace, and industrial equipment sectors. In August 2026 it announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint through the acquisition of facilities in Beacon Falls, Connecticut and Rock Hill, South Carolina.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1948 |
Headquarters | Westbrook, Connecticut |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What The Lee Company makes
Its certifications include AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, and its listed products include solenoid valves and miniature pumps.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Valve, LED (source: theleeco.com).
Certifications
The Lee Company is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — theleeco.com
IATF 16949 — theleeco.com
ISO 14001 — theleeco.com
ISO 9001 — theleeco.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company announced in August 2026 that it had acquired two facilities, located in Beacon Falls, Connecticut and Rock Hill, South Carolina, as part of an expansion of its manufacturing footprint. US customs bill-of-lading records list 14 inbound shipments across 7 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Netherlands · Italy · China.
Latest developments
2026-10-05 — The Lee Company Featured on WTNH’s CT Buzz as 2026 Winner of “Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut” | The Lee Co (theleeco.com)
2026-10-01 — The Lee Company’s Satellite Propellant Isolation Valve Crowned the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut | The Lee Co (theleeco.com)
2026-08-28 — The Lee Company Acquires Two Facilities - CBIA (cbia.com)
2026-08-26 — The Lee Company Announces Plans to Expand Manufacturing Footprint | The Lee Co (theleeco.com)
2026-08-26 — We're excited to announce plans to expand The Lee Company's manufacturing footprint with the acquisition of facilities in Beacon Falls, Connecticut and Rock Hill, South Carolina. | The Lee Company (linkedin.com)
2026-08-26 — The Lee Company Expands Manufacturing Footprint in ... (citybiz.co)
Facilities
The Lee Company is headquartered in Westbrook, Connecticut. Public sources also reference these locations:
Beacon Falls, Connecticut — linkedin.com
Company details
The company is privately held and family-owned, and it was named the 2026 winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut award for its satellite propellant isolation valve, according to its own website and WTNH. The Lee Company was founded in 1948, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Westbrook, Connecticut. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 78 years in operation (founded 1948). Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does The Lee Company do?
The Lee Company is a manufacturer of miniature precision fluid control components, including solenoid valves, miniature pumps, flow metering, and pressure control parts. It is headquartered in Westbrook, Connecticut, was founded in 1948, and has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees with an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million. The privately held company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, medical, military and defense, aerospace, and industrial equipment sectors. In August 2026 it announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint through the acquisition of facilities in Beacon Falls, Connecticut and Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Where is The Lee Company headquartered?
The Lee Company is headquartered in Westbrook, Connecticut (2 Squaw Brook, Westbrook, Connecticut, 06498).
When was The Lee Company founded?
The Lee Company was founded in 1948.
How big is The Lee Company?
The Lee Company has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does The Lee Company hold?
The Lee Company lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does The Lee Company import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 14 inbound shipments for The Lee Company, with top origins including Germany · Netherlands · Italy · China.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 860-399-6281
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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