Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX), founded in 1974 and headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, is a global technology company specializing in auto-dimming rearview mirrors, vision systems, and electronic connectivity solutions for the automotive market. Originally established as a producer of firefighting and home safety products, Gentex shifted its strategic focus in the early 1980s to develop electrochromic mirror technology. Since then, the company has grown into a leading supplier of advanced mirror and electronic products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide.
The core of Gentex’s business is its auto-dimming mirror systems, which use electrochromic materials to automatically adjust glare levels and enhance driver safety. In addition to mirrors, Gentex offers integrated digital vision systems that incorporate camera-based driver assistance features such as rear cameras, lane-departure warning, and forward-facing sensors. The company also develops interior electronics solutions, including connected vehicle interfaces, over-the-air software updating platforms, and smartphone integration modules designed to meet evolving consumer demands.
Gentex serves a broad array of automotive OEM customers across North America, Europe and Asia, maintaining manufacturing facilities and research centers on multiple continents to support local production and engineering requirements. Its products can be found in a range of vehicle segments, from passenger cars and luxury sedans to light trucks and commercial vehicles. By collaborating closely with automakers’ design and engineering teams, Gentex continues to introduce next-generation technologies that promote safety, comfort and convenience on the road.
The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Steven J. Downing, who has guided Gentex through a period of innovation and international expansion since 2002. Supported by an experienced executive team and board of directors, Gentex remains committed to continuous research and development, focusing on emerging areas such as advanced driver assistance systems, smart lighting solutions and connected mobility services.
