Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Helsinki, Uusimaa
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Since 2006
The Switch is an electronics and software company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2006. It has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million, and it is privately held. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its marine and offshore wind work includes permanent magnet shaft generators, and in February 2026 it reconfigured its Vaasa factory to meet growing demand for DC systems.
The Switch at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Helsinki, Uusimaa
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
4
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
4
Named foreign suppliers
2
Top origins
South Korea · China · Mexico
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from The Switch.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available for this company, so the most recent reported development is that The Switch won the New Propulsion Technology of the Year award at the Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards 2026 in Amsterdam, announced on 17 June 2026.
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and its record lists products spanning electronics, emissions, battery, and steel-related applications.
The Switch reported a record order backlog in October 2025 after investing in its Vaasa operations, and it received new orders for PMM1000M shaft generators in August 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
20 years in operation (founded 2006).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
The Switch is an electronics and software company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2006. It has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million, and it is privately held. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its marine and offshore wind work includes permanent magnet shaft generators, and in February 2026 it reconfigured its Vaasa factory to meet growing demand for DC systems.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2006 |
Headquarters | Helsinki, Uusimaa |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What The Switch makes
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and its record lists products spanning electronics, emissions, battery, and steel-related applications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Emissions, Battery, Steel (source: theswitch.com).
Certifications
The Switch is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — theswitch.com
ISO 9001 — theswitch.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available for this company, so the most recent reported development is that The Switch won the New Propulsion Technology of the Year award at the Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards 2026 in Amsterdam, announced on 17 June 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 4 inbound shipments across 2 foreign suppliers, with top origins including South Korea · China · Mexico.
Latest developments
2026-08-13 — The Switch | New orders for PMM1000M shaft generators (theswitch.com)
2026-06-17 — The Switch | The Switch wins New Propulsion Technology of the Year at Amsterdam’s Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards 2026 (theswitch.com)
2026-05-21 — スイッチ社の完全子会社化に関するお知らせ | BEMAC株式会社のプレスリリース (prtimes.jp)
2026-02-25 — The Switch | The Switch reconfigures Vaasa factory as demand for DC systems accelerates (theswitch.com)
2025-10-13 — The Switch invests in Vaasa and achieves record order backlog - Vaasa Insider (vaasainsider.fi)
2025-09-22 — The Switch | The Switch surpasses 500 marine PM shaft generator orders with new 18,200 TEU vessel project (theswitch.com)
Facilities
The Switch is headquartered in Helsinki, Uusimaa. Public sources also reference these locations:
China — theswitch.com
Finland — theswitch.com
Stord, Norway — theswitch.com
Company details
The Switch reported a record order backlog in October 2025 after investing in its Vaasa operations, and it received new orders for PMM1000M shaft generators in August 2026. The Switch was founded in 2006, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Helsinki, Uusimaa. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 20 years in operation (founded 2006). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does The Switch make?
The Switch is an electronics and software company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2006. It has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million, and it is privately held. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its marine and offshore wind work includes permanent magnet shaft generators, and in February 2026 it reconfigured its Vaasa factory to meet growing demand for DC systems.
Where is The Switch headquartered?
The Switch is headquartered in Helsinki, Uusimaa.
When was The Switch founded?
The Switch was founded in 2006.
How big is The Switch?
The Switch has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
What certifications does The Switch hold?
The Switch lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does The Switch import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 4 inbound shipments for The Switch, with top origins including South Korea · China · Mexico.
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