Vishay Intertechnology’s New Factory in Mexico Certified to IATF 16949:2016

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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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Supply-chain & Quality Operations Analyst

Vishay’s Gomez Palacio plant earned IATF 16949:2016 and related certifications, strengthening its automotive supply credentials.

The factory now holds IATF 16949:2016 certification for magnetic inductors and ISO 9001:2015 for all products, plus ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and LEED certification, which signals a verified quality management system and formal environmental and safety processes at the new Gomez Palacio site. This gives the site explicit approval to supply automotive customers for products such as the IHLP family, aligning production controls with automotive customer-specific requirements and global technical specifications.

Key dependencies and risks include the ongoing maintenance of certified processes and customer audits; certification alone does not guarantee new contracts or volume, but it removes a common supplier barrier for automotive programs. Watch for evidence of qualification orders, customer acknowledgements, or capacity ramp milestones within the next 12–18 months to confirm commercial impact. The concrete monitorable item is the certification date Dec. 02, 2025, which establishes the start of certified status for sourcing and qualification timelines.

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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For more information please contact:
Vishay Intertechnology
Peter Henrici, +1 408 567-8400
peter.henrici@vishay.com
or
Redpines
Bob Decker, +1 415 409-0233
bob.decker@redpinesgroup.com

FAQ

What did Vishay (VSH) announce on Dec 2, 2025 about its Gomez Palacio factory?

Vishay announced the Gomez Palacio factory is certified to IATF 16949:2016 for magnetic inductors and also holds ISO and LEED certifications.

Which products are made at Vishay La Laguna in Gomez Palacio (VSH)?

The site produces power inductors, including Vishay's IHLP family of molded composite inductors.

What quality standards does Vishay La Laguna hold for VSH products?

The factory is certified to IATF 16949:2016 for magnetic inductors and ISO 9001:2015 for all products.

Does Vishay (VSH) have environmental and safety certifications at the Mexico plant?

Yes; the facility is certified to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 and has LEED certification.

How does the IATF 16949:2016 certification affect Vishay's (VSH) automotive market position?

The company says the certification emphasizes its commitment to the automotive market and offers an additional manufacturing location.

Where can investors find more information about Vishay Intertechnology (VSH)?

Vishay provides corporate and product information on its website and investor relations channels at Vishay.com.