Gentex (automotive supplier)

Gentex Corporation is a global company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets high-tech electronic products and features specializing in dimmable devices. Their primary focus is in the automotive, aerospace, and fire protection industries.

In the automotive sector, Gentex is best known as a leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics for driver assistance systems. These mirrors automatically darken to reduce glare from headlights of trailing vehicles. They also produce integrated toll modules, connected car features, and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) components.

Beyond automotive applications, Gentex manufactures dimmable aircraft windows, utilizing similar electrochromic technology found in their automotive mirrors. Their products are used in both commercial and private aircraft.

Gentex is also a significant manufacturer of residential smoke alarms and signaling devices for fire protection systems. These devices are sold through distributors to professional alarm system installers.

The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol "GNTX."