GENTEX CORP
Gentex Corporation is an American electronics and technology company that develops, designs, and manufactures automatic-dimming rear-view mirrors, camera-based driver assistance systems, and other equipment for the automotive industry. They produce dimmable aircraft windows for the commercial, business and general aviation markets. In addition, the company produces photoelectric smoke detectors and signaling devices for the North American fire protection market as well as the HomeLink Wireless Control System.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
Gentex Corporation is an American electronics and technology company that develops, designs, and manufactures automatic-dimming rear-view mirrors, camera-based driver assistance systems, and other equipment for the automotive industry. They produce dimmable aircraft windows for the commercial, business and general aviation markets. In addition, the company produces photoelectric smoke detectors and signaling devices for the North American fire protection market as well as the HomeLink Wireless Control System. [3]
Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation is based in Zeeland, Michigan. They created the first dual-sensor photoelectric smoke detector, and pioneered electrochromic automatic-dimming mirrors for the automotive industry and smart windows for the aviation industry. Gentex has more than 1,700 patents on various technologies and products. [3]
In analyses of the industry in 2001, Gentex had the highest market-to-book value of any automotive supplier. [3]
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Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: GNTX (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was GENTEX CORP founded?
Founded: 1974. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of GENTEX CORP?
Headquarters location: Zeeland. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for GENTEX CORP?
Business sectors: automotive industry. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
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