# Gentex Corporation

> Gentex is a publicly traded Michigan electronics manufacturer best known for automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based Full Display Mirrors. It sells customized components to automakers worldwide and applies its sensing, glass, chemistry and manufacturing expertise to aircraft windows, fire protection, biometrics, low-vision devices, smart-home products and premium audio.

- **Founded:** 1974
- **Headquarters:** Zeeland, United States
- **Founders:** Fred Bauer (Founder; former Chairman and CEO)
- **Products:** Electrochromic automatic-dimming mirrors, Full Display Mirror, HomeLink, Dimmable aircraft windows, Fire protection
- **Notable:** Introduced a dual-cell photoelectric smoke alarm in 1974., Developed interior electrochromic mirrors in 1987 and exterior versions in 1991., Full Display Mirror shipments increased from 1.05 million in 2020 to 3.19 million in 2025.

## Products & services

- **Electrochromic automatic-dimming mirrors** — Interior and exterior mirrors that reduce reflected headlight glare using electrically controlled chemistry. Interior version introduced in 1987; exterior in 1991.
- **Full Display Mirror** — Switchable optical mirror and camera-fed LCD rearview display; introduced in 2014, in production since 2015.
- **HomeLink** — Vehicle-based controls for garage doors, gates and compatible home systems; acquired in 2013.
- **Dimmable aircraft windows** — Electrochromic windows that vary light transmission electronically; deliveries began in 2010.
- **Fire protection** — Photoelectric smoke detection, alarms and audible/visual signaling devices.
- **eSight** — Electronic assistive eyewear for people with low vision; Gentex acquired certain eSight technology assets in November 2023.
- **PLACE** — Smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms with room-specific features and app control; introduced as a platform in 2024.
- **Premium audio** — The VOXX acquisition added the Premium Audio Company, including Klipsch and Onkyo branded products.
- **Driver and in-cabin monitoring** — Camera and sensing technologies for driver and occupant monitoring; deployment varies by automaker and program.

## Achievements

- Introduced a dual-cell photoelectric smoke alarm in 1974.
- Developed interior electrochromic mirrors in 1987 and exterior versions in 1991.
- Full Display Mirror shipments increased from 1.05 million in 2020 to 3.19 million in 2025.
- Reported $2.53 billion in 2025 consolidated sales.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 1, Gentex scheduled its third-quarter results release for October 23, 2026 before market open, with a 9:30 a.m. ET conference call. The results themselves were not located in the public pages checked during research.
- **2026-07** — Second-quarter consolidated sales were $651.3 million and net income attributable to Gentex was $114.7 million; automotive revenue declined to $560.1 million.
- **2026-01** — Reported 2025 consolidated sales of $2.53 billion, up 10%, while core sales excluding VOXX declined 2%.
- **2026-01** — CES showcased next-generation Full Display Mirror with an 8MP rear camera, dimmable visors, monitoring systems and products across acquired businesses.
- **2025-07** — Acquired BioConnect, expanding biometric access-control capabilities.
- **2025-04** — Closed VOXX acquisition at $7.50 per share for shares not already owned; step-acquisition consideration net of acquired cash was $187.7 million.

## Links

- Website: https://gentex.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gentex-corporation/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GentexCorp
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GentexCorporation
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentexcorporation/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GentexCorporation/

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