Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Muelheim, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1965
Turck is a German automation technology company headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1965. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion, and remains privately held as a family-owned business. The company makes smart sensors, connectivity products, and decentralized automation systems for factory, process, and logistics use. Its products serve automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, industrial equipment, and consumer goods sectors. Recent coverage reports the launch of a compact condition monitoring solution and the addition of IO-Link to an IP67 CAN roller controller.
Turck at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1965
Headquarters
Muelheim, North Rhine-Westphalia
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
23
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
23
Named foreign suppliers
15
Top origins
Germany · Taiwan · South Korea · United Kingdom
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Turck.
What this tells a buyer
No customs or trade shipment data is available in the record, but the company announced a new condition monitoring solution in November 2026, according to coverage by Medianet and The National Tribune.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product range includes inductive, photoelectric, and capacitive sensors along with IO-Link-enabled controllers.
Turck operates as a family-owned company with an estimated size band of 1,000 to 5,000 employees and reports operations across automotive, pharmaceutical, and industrial automation sectors.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
61 years in operation (founded 1965).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Turck is a German automation technology company headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1965. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion, and remains privately held as a family-owned business. The company makes smart sensors, connectivity products, and decentralized automation systems for factory, process, and logistics use. Its products serve automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, industrial equipment, and consumer goods sectors. Recent coverage reports the launch of a compact condition monitoring solution and the addition of IO-Link to an IP67 CAN roller controller.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1965 |
Headquarters | Muelheim, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Turck makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product range includes inductive, photoelectric, and capacitive sensors along with IO-Link-enabled controllers.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include PCB, Sensor (source: turck.com).
Certifications
Turck is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — pcturck.de
ISO 14001 — turck.com
ISO 50001 — turck.com
ISO 9001 — turck.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs or trade shipment data is available in the record, but the company announced a new condition monitoring solution in November 2026, according to coverage by Medianet and The National Tribune. US customs bill-of-lading records list 23 inbound shipments across 15 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Taiwan · South Korea · United Kingdom.
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — TURCK Simplifies Condition Monitoring With Compact New Solution – News Hub (medianet.com.au)
2026-11-02 — TURCK Simplifies Condition Monitoring With Compact New Solution | The National Tribune (nationaltribune.com.au)
2026-08-05 — TURCK Australia New Zealand reaches for great heights under new leadership | DEMM Engineering and Manufacturing (demm.co.nz)
2026-05-27 — TURCK upgrades lifting safety at WA mine - Australian Mining (australianmining.com.au)
2026-02-24 — Turck Adds IO-Link to IP67 CAN Roller Controller | Intralogistics (intralogisticsmag.com)
2026-02-19 — TURCK Introduces IP67 Conveyor Control Module for MTA Sorter Lines | Intralogistics (intralogisticsmag.com)
Company details
Turck operates as a family-owned company with an estimated size band of 1,000 to 5,000 employees and reports operations across automotive, pharmaceutical, and industrial automation sectors. Turck was founded in 1965, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Muelheim, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 61 years in operation (founded 1965). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Turck make?
Turck is a German automation technology company headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1965. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion, and remains privately held as a family-owned business. The company makes smart sensors, connectivity products, and decentralized automation systems for factory, process, and logistics use. Its products serve automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, industrial equipment, and consumer goods sectors. Recent coverage reports the launch of a compact condition monitoring solution and the addition of IO-Link to an IP67 CAN roller controller.
Where is Turck headquartered?
Turck is headquartered in Muelheim, North Rhine-Westphalia (7 Witzlebenstrasse, Muelheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, 45472).
When was Turck founded?
Turck was founded in 1965.
How big is Turck?
Turck has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Turck hold?
Turck lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Turck import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 23 inbound shipments for Turck, with top origins including Germany · Taiwan · South Korea · United Kingdom.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 208 49520
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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