Vishay Precision Group
"Performance through Precision"
VPG (NYSE: VPG, est. 2010, Chesterbrook PA) manufactures precision foil resistors, strain gages, and load cells for industrial, aerospace, and medical markets.
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) is a publicly traded global manufacturer of precision sensors, foil resistors, and sensor-based measurement systems, headquartered at 851 Duportail Rd, 2nd Floor, Chesterbrook, PA 19087, USA (formerly listed at 3 Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, PA). The company was spun off from Vishay Intertechnology in July 2010 and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker VPG.
VPG's heritage traces to the pioneering work of Dr. Felix Zandman, who founded Vishay Intertechnology in Malvern, PA in 1962 and developed the first Bulk Metal® foil resistors and PhotoStress® photoelastic coating technology for structural stress analysis. VPG carries forward this six-decade legacy of precision measurement innovation.
The company designs, manufactures, and markets three main product categories: (1) Foil Technology Products — precision foil resistors and foil strain gages, built on VPG's proprietary resistive foil technology and known for extremely stable performance across temperature ranges; (2) Force Sensors — load cells, transducers, weighing modules, and torque sensors that convert mechanical inputs (force, weight, pressure, torque, tilt, motion, acceleration) into precise electronic signals; and (3) Weighing and Control Systems — complete data acquisition systems, on-board weighing solutions, and process control instruments.
VPG markets its products under multiple specialty brands including Micro-Measurements (strain gages), VPG Force Sensors, Vishay Foil Resistors, and Weighing and Control Systems. The company serves markets in test and measurement, avionics, military and space, automotive, transportation, steel, industrial automation, medical, and agriculture. Notably, VPG's precision sensors are integral to robotic force-torque sensing, collaborative robot safety systems, and smart manufacturing instrumentation.
Quality management systems across most VPG facilities are certified to ISO 9001, AS 9100 (aerospace), IATF 16949 (automotive), ISO/IEC 17025 (calibration laboratories), and MIL-STD-790 (military reliability). VPG operates globally with facilities and sales offices in the USA, Canada, Germany, UK, France, China, Taiwan, Japan, India, Israel, and Sweden. The company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people worldwide.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Precision Foil Strain Gages
High-accuracy foil strain gages for structural stress analysis, force measurement, and robotic tactile sensing in test, aerospace, and industrial applications.
Load Cells and Force Transducers
Industrial-grade load cells and force transducers converting mechanical force and weight inputs into precision electronic signals for automation, weighing, and robotics.
Contact Vishay Precision Group
WEBSITE
https://www.vpgsensors.com/PHONE
+1 484 321 5300HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2010
Primary Role
Component Supplier
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
Public
Funding Total
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Certifications & Memberships
Keywords
- Vishay Precision Group
- precision sensors
- load cells
- foil resistors
- force measurement
- strain gages
- weighing systems
- NYSE:VPG
- transducers
- torque sensors
- Micro-Measurements
- Bulk Metal foil
- Component Supplier
- Manufacturer
- Perception & Vision
- Control & Software
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Senior Care
- Agriculture
- Special / Extreme Environments
Vishay Precision Group (VPG) is Benefiting from the Manufacturing Rebound and Robotics Growth
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), a Malvern, Pennsylvania-based company specializing in precision measurement and sensing technologies, is experiencing significant growth due to a rebound in manufacturing and advancements in robotics. In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Prosper Stars & Stripes highlighted VPG as a key beneficiary of these trends, noting a 33.60% increase in share price over the past month and an impressive 429.73% rise over the past year, with shares closing at $133.45 on June 17, 2026. The company's recent performance reflects a broader recovery in the industrial sector, with VPG reporting a book-to-bill ratio above 1.0 for the sixth consecutive quarter and projecting revenue growth of nearly 10% alongside a doubling of operating margins to approximately 20%. This growth is driven by increased demand across various markets, including military, space, semiconductors, and data centers. Additionally, VPG is positioning itself in the emerging humanoid robotics market, which is expected to scale significantly later this year, potentially expanding its addressable market. The company reported $84.4 million in revenue for Q1 2026, marking an 18% year-over-year increase. Despite its potential, some analysts suggest that other AI stocks may offer greater upside. As of the end of Q1 2026, VPG was held by 23 hedge fund portfolios, up from 20 in the previous quarter.
