Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Since 2019
Trew is a United States-based manufacturer and solutions provider of automated material handling systems, headquartered in West Chester, Ohio. Founded in 2019, the company is estimated to have 500 to 1,000 employees and revenue in the $250 to $500 million range, based on an estimated band. It is privately held and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. Among recent events, the company announced in June 2026 that Brightpick had become a Trew partner, and in July 2026 that American Industrial Partners had acquired Intelligrated and Transnorm.
Trew at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
2019
Import activity
117
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
117
Named foreign suppliers
13
Top origins
Germany · Taiwan · Singapore · Hong Kong S.A.R.
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Trew.
What this tells a buyer
Trew has no customs trade records in the available data, and its most recent reported development is a July 2026 announcement that American Industrial Partners acquired Intelligrated and Transnorm.
Trew's public product listings reference lighting, and its described offerings include conveyor systems, sortation equipment, robotics, and warehouse execution and control software, though no certifications are listed.
Trew reports a leadership change with John Naylor appointed Chief Revenue Officer in August 2026 and Bryan Jones appointed Chief Financial Officer in July 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
Overview
Trew is a United States-based manufacturer and solutions provider of automated material handling systems, headquartered in West Chester, Ohio. Founded in 2019, the company is estimated to have 500 to 1,000 employees and revenue in the $250 to $500 million range, based on an estimated band. It is privately held and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. Among recent events, the company announced in June 2026 that Brightpick had become a Trew partner, and in July 2026 that American Industrial Partners had acquired Intelligrated and Transnorm.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2019 |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
What Trew makes
Trew's public product listings reference lighting, and its described offerings include conveyor systems, sortation equipment, robotics, and warehouse execution and control software, though no certifications are listed.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Lighting (source: trewautomation.com).
Trade and customs footprint
Trew has no customs trade records in the available data, and its most recent reported development is a July 2026 announcement that American Industrial Partners acquired Intelligrated and Transnorm. US customs bill-of-lading records list 117 inbound shipments across 13 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Taiwan · Singapore · Hong Kong S.A.R..
Latest developments
2026-08-06 — John Naylor Appointed CRO (trewautomation.com)
2026-07-30 — Bryan Jones Appointed CFO (trewautomation.com)
2026-07-27 — AIP Acquires Intelligrated and Transnorm (trewautomation.com)
2026-06-24 — Brightpick is a TREWpartner (trewautomation.com)
2026-04-23 — American Industrial Partners to Acquire Honeywell’s Warehouse and Workflow Solutions Business (trewautomation.com)
2026-04-08 — TrewSort® Swivel Wheel Sorter (trewautomation.com)
Company details
Trew reports a leadership change with John Naylor appointed Chief Revenue Officer in August 2026 and Bryan Jones appointed Chief Financial Officer in July 2026. Trew was founded in 2019, and has an estimated 500-1,000 employees.
Frequently asked questions
What does Trew make?
Trew is a United States-based manufacturer and solutions provider of automated material handling systems, headquartered in West Chester, Ohio. Founded in 2019, the company is estimated to have 500 to 1,000 employees and revenue in the $250 to $500 million range, based on an estimated band. It is privately held and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. Among recent events, the company announced in June 2026 that Brightpick had become a Trew partner, and in July 2026 that American Industrial Partners had acquired Intelligrated and Transnorm.
When was Trew founded?
Trew was founded in 2019.
How big is Trew?
Trew has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
Does Trew import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 117 inbound shipments for Trew, with top origins including Germany · Taiwan · Singapore · Hong Kong S.A.R..
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