Vishay Intertechnology’s New Factory in Mexico Certified to IATF 16949:2016
Rhea-AI Summary
Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) announced that its new Vishay La Laguna factory in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, is certified to IATF 16949:2016 for magnetic inductors as of Dec 2, 2025. The site produces power inductors including the IHLP family. The facility is also certified to ISO 9001:2015 for all products and to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 for environmental and occupational health systems. The factory holds LEED certification for sustainable construction. Vishay positions the certification as a commitment to the automotive market and expanded manufacturing footprint.
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- IATF 16949:2016 certification for magnetic inductors
- ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system for all products
- ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 environmental and safety certification
- LEED certification for sustainable facility construction
- Local production of IHLP power inductors in Mexico
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News Market Reaction – VSH
On the day this news was published, VSH gained 2.18%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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VSH gained 2.93% while key peers like DIOD (-1.2%) and SIMO (-0.65%) were slightly negative, suggesting a stock-specific move rather than a broad sector trend.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10 | Sensor launch | Positive | +2.9% | New AEC-Q200 qualified 0402 NTC thermistor with tight tolerances. |
| Dec 09 | Product award | Positive | +0.5% | Ambient light sensor received 2025 AspenCore World Electronics award. |
| Dec 03 | Power module launch | Positive | +6.4% | Introduction of 1200 V SiC MOSFET power modules in MAACPAK package. |
| Dec 02 | Factory certification | Positive | +2.2% | Mexico inductor factory certified to IATF 16949:2016 and ISO standards. |
| Nov 25 | Relay launch | Positive | +3.5% | Launch of 1500 V automotive-grade solid-state relay for 800 V batteries. |
Recent product and operational announcements have generally coincided with positive price reactions, indicating news-flow sensitivity skewed to the upside.
Over the past few weeks, Vishay reported several product introductions and an operational milestone. On Nov 25, 2025, it launched the VORA1150 solid-state relay for 800 V battery systems. This was followed by certification of the new La Laguna factory to IATF 16949:2016 on Dec 2, then new 1200 V SiC MOSFET power modules on Dec 3, and an award-winning ambient light sensor on Dec 9. Each event saw a positive 24-hour price reaction, reinforcing a pattern of constructive responses to technical and manufacturing advances.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights certification of Vishay’s La Laguna factory to IATF 16949:2016, alongside ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and LEED standards. It underscores a focus on automotive-grade quality and environmentally aligned manufacturing. In context, Vishay recently reported quarterly net revenues of $790.6 million but a net loss of $7.9 million, so investors may watch how this expanded, certified capacity contributes to future margins and utilization.
Key Terms
iatf 16949:2016 regulatory
iso 9001:2015 regulatory
iso 14001:2015 regulatory
iso 45001:2018 regulatory
leed regulatory
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Gomez Palacio Site Produces Power Inductors, Including IHLP Family
MALVERN, Pa., Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Inductors Division of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that its new Vishay La Laguna factory in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico has been certified to the IATF 16949:2016 quality standard. At this location, Vishay produces power inductors, including its industry-leading IHLP® family of molded composite inductors.
Based on ISO 9001:2015 — with additional automotive customer-specific requirements — IATF 16949:2016 is the global technical specification and quality management standard for the automotive industry. With this certification, the quality management system at the Vishay La Laguna inductor factory is now certified to ISO 9001:2015 for all products, and IATF 16949:2016 certified for magnetic inductors.
In addition, the facility’s environmental management system is certified to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. The factory also carries USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, a globally recognized standard for green building that promotes sustainable construction practices and enhances environmental performance.
Vishay Senior Vice President Mike Husman stated, “This certification emphasizes the Inductor Division’s commitment to the automotive market, and providing our customers with a choice of manufacturing locations located in all regions of the globe.”
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.® Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.
The DNA of tech® is a registered trademark of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. IHLP is a registered trademark of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
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Vishay Intertechnology
Peter Henrici, +1 408 567-8400
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