Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Nashua, New Hampshire
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Since 1957
Wakefield Thermal makes thermal management products, including heat sinks, extrusions, heat exchangers, fans, and coolant distribution units, along with custom thermal engineering. Founded in 1957, the company is headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, and employs an estimated 500 to 1,000 people. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In September 2026, it announced a new AC fan product line for industrial equipment and power systems.
Wakefield Thermal at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1957
Headquarters
Nashua, New Hampshire
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered
Import activity
957
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Military & Defense
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
957
Named foreign suppliers
39
Top origins
China · Taiwan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Wakefield Thermal.
What this tells a buyer
The company's most recent public development was a September 2026 product announcement for a new AC fan line, following an August 2026 announcement of turnkey skived fin heatsink assemblies.
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ITAR registration, and its capabilities include extrusion, machining, welding, assembly, and coating.
Wakefield Thermal is privately held, with an estimated annual revenue band of $50 to $100 million and facilities listed in Exeter, New Hampshire and Withee, Wisconsin.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
69 years in operation (founded 1957).
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Wakefield Thermal makes thermal management products, including heat sinks, extrusions, heat exchangers, fans, and coolant distribution units, along with custom thermal engineering. Founded in 1957, the company is headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, and employs an estimated 500 to 1,000 people. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In September 2026, it announced a new AC fan product line for industrial equipment and power systems.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1957 |
Headquarters | Nashua, New Hampshire |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered |
What Wakefield Thermal makes
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ITAR registration, and its capabilities include extrusion, machining, welding, assembly, and coating.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Aluminum, Steel, Lighting, LED, Machining, Assembly, Extrusion, Thermal Management, Welding, Coating (source: wakefieldthermal.com).
Certifications
Wakefield Thermal is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — wakefieldthermal.com
IATF 16949 — wakefieldthermal.com
ISO 14001 — wakefieldthermal.com
ISO 9001 — wakefieldthermal.com
ITAR registered — wakefieldthermal.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company's most recent public development was a September 2026 product announcement for a new AC fan line, following an August 2026 announcement of turnkey skived fin heatsink assemblies. US customs bill-of-lading records list 957 inbound shipments across 39 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Taiwan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-09-25 — Engineering for What’s Next: Wakefield Thermal (f-t.com)
2026-09-16 — NPI Alert Wakefield Thermal's new AC Fan product line provides reliable airflow and cooling performance for industrial equipment, electronics enclosures, power systems, and other heat-sensitive applications. | Wakefield Thermal (linkedin.com)
2026-08-12 — NPI Announcement: Wakefield Thermal is proud to announce our new complete turnkey Skived Fin Heatsink Assemblies. With both standard line and custom options and a fin density only attainable with our in-house … | Wakefield Thermal (linkedin.com)
2026-06-11 — Case Study on Wakefield Thermal - C/A Design, Inc.'s Manufacturing & Office Facility – New Headquarters (f-t.com)
2025-10-17 — PowerComp Adds Wakefield Thermal / Precision Engineering, LLC to Line Card: | Power Component Sales, LLC (linkedin.com)
Facilities
Wakefield Thermal is headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire. Public sources also reference these locations:
Exeter, NH — high-profile.com
Withee, WI — wakefieldthermal.com
Company details
Wakefield Thermal is privately held, with an estimated annual revenue band of $50 to $100 million and facilities listed in Exeter, New Hampshire and Withee, Wisconsin. Wakefield Thermal was founded in 1957, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 69 years in operation (founded 1957). Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Wakefield Thermal make?
Wakefield Thermal makes thermal management products, including heat sinks, extrusions, heat exchangers, fans, and coolant distribution units, along with custom thermal engineering. Founded in 1957, the company is headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, and employs an estimated 500 to 1,000 people. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and military-defense industries. In September 2026, it announced a new AC fan product line for industrial equipment and power systems.
Where is Wakefield Thermal headquartered?
Wakefield Thermal is headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire (120 Northwest Blvd, Nashua, New Hampshire, 03063-4006).
When was Wakefield Thermal founded?
Wakefield Thermal was founded in 1957.
How big is Wakefield Thermal?
Wakefield Thermal has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
What certifications does Wakefield Thermal hold?
Wakefield Thermal lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Wakefield Thermal import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 957 inbound shipments for Wakefield Thermal, with top origins including China · Taiwan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 603-635-2800
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered
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