Our Independence, Kansas facility is dedicated to manufacturing state-of-the-art vehicle components through vertically integrated and lean manufacturing techniques.
With 390,000 square feet of space, SMP's Independence facility produces a wide variety of automotive electronics including sensors, controllers, switches, regulators and other ignition components. SMP’s Independence Plant is honored to produce parts under our Vehicle Control Division for our traditional aftermarket and in addition, excited to produce Engineered Solutions products to be distributed to the original equipment and original equipment service market channels as well, industrial, marine and heavy-duty markets. This expansive facility provides complete engineering and R&D support along with an exhaustive testing operation. The facility is proudly IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 (environmental) certified. Our Engineering group utilizes CAD/CAE/CASE tools to create and implement cutting-edge designs.
We make a vigilant effort throughout our plant to recycle fluids, metals and any other reusable materials. We recycle all oil, paper, steel, precious metals and corrugated materials. We also have a wastewater treatment area for our plate and paint departments.