Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Houston, Texas
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Since 1954
UPG is an engineering-driven original design manufacturer headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded in 1954. It is privately held with an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million. UPG makes complex plastic parts and assemblies through precision injection molding, value-added assembly, and contract manufacturing, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and industrial equipment sectors. The company operates facilities in Houston, Cardiff, and Suzhou, and its Houston site received AS9100 certification for CNC machining operations in March 2026.
UPG at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1954
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
201
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
201
Named foreign suppliers
27
Top origins
Spain · China · Germany · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from UPG.
What this tells a buyer
No customs or trade shipment data is available for UPG, so its trade footprint cannot be characterized from the record; the most recent reported development is a September 2026 expansion of ISO Class 7 cleanroom capacity at its Wales facility to support medical device demand.
UPG holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications and offers products and services including injection molding, welding, assembly, sub-assembly, mold making, thermal management, electronics, lighting, and interior plastic components.
UPG reports that the data center industry accounts for about 70% of its revenue, with the remainder spread across automotive, healthcare, and energy clients.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
72 years in operation (founded 1954).
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
UPG is an engineering-driven original design manufacturer headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded in 1954. It is privately held with an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million. UPG makes complex plastic parts and assemblies through precision injection molding, value-added assembly, and contract manufacturing, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and industrial equipment sectors. The company operates facilities in Houston, Cardiff, and Suzhou, and its Houston site received AS9100 certification for CNC machining operations in March 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1954 |
Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What UPG makes
UPG holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications and offers products and services including injection molding, welding, assembly, sub-assembly, mold making, thermal management, electronics, lighting, and interior plastic components.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Injection Molding, Welding, Assembly, Sub-Assembly, Mold, Thermal Management, Electronics, Lighting, Interior, Plastic (source: upgintl.com).
Certifications
UPG is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — thepartnercos.com
IATF 16949 — upgintl.com
ISO 13485 — upgintl.com
ISO 14001 — linkedin.com
ISO 9001 — thepartnercos.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs or trade shipment data is available for UPG, so its trade footprint cannot be characterized from the record; the most recent reported development is a September 2026 expansion of ISO Class 7 cleanroom capacity at its Wales facility to support medical device demand. US customs bill-of-lading records list 201 inbound shipments across 27 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Spain · China · Germany · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-09-24 — UPG Wales Doubles ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Capacity to Support Growing Medical Device Demand – TPC (thepartnercos.com)
2026-03-24 — UPG Houston Manufacturing Facility Achieves AS9100 Certification for CNC Machining Operations – TPC (thepartnercos.com)
2026-02-26 — Powering the Data Center Boom: UPG’s End-to-End Manufacturing Advantage – TPC (thepartnercos.com)
2025-12-19 — UK parts supplier UPG UK & Ireland expands Monroe shock absorber range for trucks - AftermarketInsight (spglobal.com)
2025-12-02 — Design-2-Part • Design-2-Part November-December 2025 • Manufacturer UPG Provides Complex Plastic Parts, Assemblies, to High-growth Markets (mydigitalpublication.com)
2025-12-01 — Manufacturer UPG Provides Complex Plastic Parts, Assemblies, to High-growth Industries | Design 2 Part Magazine (d2pmagazine.com)
Facilities
UPG is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Public sources also reference these locations:
Suzhou, China — thepartnercos.com
Houston, TX — linkedin.com
Texas — upgintl.com
Company details
UPG reports that the data center industry accounts for about 70% of its revenue, with the remainder spread across automotive, healthcare, and energy clients. UPG was founded in 1954, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 72 years in operation (founded 1954). Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does UPG make?
UPG is an engineering-driven original design manufacturer headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded in 1954. It is privately held with an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million. UPG makes complex plastic parts and assemblies through precision injection molding, value-added assembly, and contract manufacturing, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and industrial equipment sectors. The company operates facilities in Houston, Cardiff, and Suzhou, and its Houston site received AS9100 certification for CNC machining operations in March 2026.
Where is UPG headquartered?
UPG is headquartered in Houston, Texas (7865 Northcourt Rd, Houston, Texas, 77040).
When was UPG founded?
UPG was founded in 1954.
How big is UPG?
UPG has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does UPG hold?
UPG lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does UPG import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 201 inbound shipments for UPG, with top origins including Spain · China · Germany · South Korea.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 713-466-5563
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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