Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Sterling, Illinois
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Since 1919
Wahl Clipper Corporation is a family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Sterling, Illinois, founded in 1919. It designs, manufactures, and distributes grooming products, including professional and consumer hair clippers and trimmers and animal grooming tools. The company reports an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. Its listed industries include automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing hardware. In September 2026, the company unveiled the Vapor Switch, a new product from its Wahl Professional line.
Wahl Clipper Corporation at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1919
Headquarters
Sterling, Illinois
Certifications
ISO 13485
Import activity
1589
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1589
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Germany · Thailand
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Wahl Clipper Corporation.
What this tells a buyer
Customs data for this company was not found in the record, and its most recent reported development is the September 2026 launch of the Vapor Switch by Wahl Professional.
The company holds ISO 13485 certification and reports more than 274 patents in grooming technologies, with a battery technology capability listed among its primary capabilities.
The company is privately held and family-owned, and it reports operations in eight factories across four continents and a presence in more than 165 countries.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
107 years in operation (founded 1919).
Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Wahl Clipper Corporation is a family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Sterling, Illinois, founded in 1919. It designs, manufactures, and distributes grooming products, including professional and consumer hair clippers and trimmers and animal grooming tools. The company reports an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. Its listed industries include automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing hardware. In September 2026, the company unveiled the Vapor Switch, a new product from its Wahl Professional line.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1919 |
Headquarters | Sterling, Illinois |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 13485 |
What Wahl Clipper Corporation makes
The company holds ISO 13485 certification and reports more than 274 patents in grooming technologies, with a battery technology capability listed among its primary capabilities.
Certifications
Wahl Clipper Corporation is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — aaimtrack.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs data for this company was not found in the record, and its most recent reported development is the September 2026 launch of the Vapor Switch by Wahl Professional. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1589 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Germany · Thailand.
Latest developments
2026-09-28 — How Wahl Doubled Ad Sales & Buy Box Wins | Pattern (pattern.com)
2026-09-01 — Versatility, Reimagined: Wahl® Professional Unveils the New Vapor Switch™ (prnewswire.com)
2026-06-16 — Wahl Appoints John Anton as CEO | Wahl USA (wahlusa.com)
2026-03-09 — Wahl® Introduces Be Radiant™, a New Women's Grooming Line Delivering Trusted Power and Performance (prnewswire.com)
2025-11-13 — Wahl® Launches on TikTok Shop with Exclusive Black Friday Deals (prnewswire.com)
2025-09-23 — Wahl Clipper Corp. cutting jobs in ‘reorganization’ (kwqc.com)
Facilities
Wahl Clipper Corporation is headquartered in Sterling, Illinois. Public sources also reference these locations:
Sterling, Illinois — wahl.com
Company details
The company is privately held and family-owned, and it reports operations in eight factories across four continents and a presence in more than 165 countries. Wahl Clipper Corporation was founded in 1919, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Sterling, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 107 years in operation (founded 1919). Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Wahl Clipper Corporation make?
Wahl Clipper Corporation is a family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Sterling, Illinois, founded in 1919. It designs, manufactures, and distributes grooming products, including professional and consumer hair clippers and trimmers and animal grooming tools. The company reports an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. Its listed industries include automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing hardware. In September 2026, the company unveiled the Vapor Switch, a new product from its Wahl Professional line.
Where is Wahl Clipper Corporation headquartered?
Wahl Clipper Corporation is headquartered in Sterling, Illinois (2900 Locust Street, Sterling, Illinois, 61081).
When was Wahl Clipper Corporation founded?
Wahl Clipper Corporation was founded in 1919.
How big is Wahl Clipper Corporation?
Wahl Clipper Corporation has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Wahl Clipper Corporation hold?
Wahl Clipper Corporation lists ISO 13485 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Wahl Clipper Corporation import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1589 inbound shipments for Wahl Clipper Corporation, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Germany · Thailand.
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