Like a smaller **Dana Incorporated** (DANA) that also manufactures components for oil and gas pipelines.

Like a specialized **Jabil** (JBL) or **Flex** (FLEX) building high-reliability electronics for aerospace and defense.

• Truck & Off-Highway Steel Components: Provides forged, machined, welded, and heat-treated steel components for commercial and off-highway vehicles.
• Drive Train Components & Assemblies: Manufactures axle shafts, transmission shafts, gear sets, and offers assembly services for drive train systems.
• Oil & Gas Pipeline Products: Produces pressure closures and other fabricated products specifically for oil and gas pipelines.
• Aerospace & Defense Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS): Offers high-reliability circuit card and full box build manufacturing, systems assembly, and integration for aerospace and defense electronics.
• Tube Turns Engineered Products: Sells specialized engineered products under the Tube Turns brand.
• Engineering, Design & Repair Services: Provides engineering design, repair, and inspection services.

Sypris Solutions (SYPR) primarily sells its products and services to other companies (B2B).

Based on the company description, its major customers are found across its two segments:

Sypris Technologies Segment Customers:

• Commercial Vehicle, Off-Highway, and Automotive Manufacturers: Sypris Technologies supplies components like axle shafts, transmission shafts, and gear sets.
  • PACCAR Inc. (PCAR) - (Example of a major commercial vehicle manufacturer)
  • Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) - (Example of a major off-highway vehicle manufacturer)
  • Ford Motor Company (F) - (Example of a major automotive and light truck manufacturer)
  • General Motors Company (GM) - (Example of a major automotive and light truck manufacturer)
• Oil and Gas Pipeline Operators and Contractors: Sypris manufactures pressure closures and fabricated products for this market.
  • Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) - (Example of a major energy infrastructure company involved in pipelines)
  • Enbridge Inc. (ENB) - (Example of a major North American energy infrastructure company)

Sypris Electronics Segment Customers:

• Aerospace and Defense Prime Contractors and System Integrators: This segment provides electronic manufacturing services for various defense and aerospace systems.
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) - (Example of a major aerospace and defense prime contractor)
  • Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX) - (Example of a major aerospace and defense prime contractor)
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) - (Example of a major aerospace and defense prime contractor)

Jeffrey T. Gill

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Gill has served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Sypris Solutions since October 2016. He held the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer of Sypris and its predecessor from 1992 to September 2016, and Executive Vice President from 1983 to 1992. Notably, he co-founded the corporate parent, the Gill Family Partnership, with his father, Robert E. Gill, in November 1983. Mr. Gill has been a director of Sypris and its predecessor since 1983. He holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Dartmouth College.

Rebecca R. Eckert

Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller

Ms. Eckert has served as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of Sypris Solutions since November 1, 2024. Prior to this, she was the Controller and principal accounting officer of Sypris from May 2009 to October 2024. She also served as Manager of Financial Reporting for Sypris from May 2005 to May 2009. Before joining Sypris, Ms. Eckert was an auditor with Ernst & Young LLP. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame, and is a certified public accountant in Kentucky.

Richard L. Davis

Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary

Mr. Davis assumed the role of Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of Sypris Solutions on November 1, 2024. Prior to his current position, he served as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sypris from October 12, 2022, to October 31, 2024. Mr. Davis has a long tenure with Sypris, having held various increasingly responsible executive roles since joining the company in 1985. Before 1985, he held management positions with Armor Elevator and Coopers and Lybrand. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of Louisville, and is a certified public accountant in Kentucky.

Curtis S. Petrie

Vice President of Administration

Mr. Petrie has served as Vice President of Administration of Sypris Solutions since September 1, 2024. His previous roles at Sypris include Corporate Director of Information Technology, Human Resources and Internal Audit from October 2022 to August 2024, and Corporate Director of Information Technology and Human Resources from August 2019 to September 2022. He joined the company in 2007 as Corporate Director of Information Technology. Before his time at Sypris, Mr. Petrie was Chief Information Officer for F+W Media, Inc. from 2006 to 2007 and Chief Information Officer for Lexmark International, Inc., Asia Pacific Group from 2002 to 2006. He began his career with Lexmark International, Inc. in 1995. Mr. Petrie holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky.

Michael D. Sedgwick

Vice President and General Manager of Sypris Electronics, LLC

Mr. Sedgwick was appointed Vice President and General Manager of Sypris Electronics, LLC, effective June 3, 2024. He joined Sypris from SCI Technology, Inc., a division of Sanmina Corporation, where he most recently served as Vice President of Defense and Aerospace Products. His career also includes senior-level positions with I3, Abaco Systems Inc., and AAR Corporation. Mr. Sedgwick began his career with SCI Technology, Inc. in 2007. He served in the U.S. Army as a Battalion Intelligence Officer (S-2) for the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Iraq from 2005 to 2007 and as an Infantry Officer for the 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan and Iraq from 2001 to 2005, and continues to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Key risks to Sypris Solutions' business include:

1. Cyclicality in the Commercial Vehicle Market: The Sypris Technologies segment, which supplies components for commercial vehicles, is highly exposed to cyclical downturns in this market. This cyclicality can lead to reduced demand, intensified price competition, and subsequent compression of volumes and margins.
2. Supply Chain Constraints and Component Shortages: The Sypris Electronics segment faces risks related to material availability issues and component shortages. These constraints can lead to production inefficiencies and significantly impact gross profit.
3. Dependence on Government Programs and Customer Concentration: Sypris Solutions relies on U.S. program timing and budget dynamics, particularly within its defense electronics business. While a strong backlog provides some visibility, the need to win incremental defense awards and the risk of customer concentration pose ongoing challenges.

The electrification of the automotive and commercial vehicle industry, which could reduce demand for traditional drivetrain components such as transmission shafts and gear sets currently supplied by Sypris Technologies.

The global transition away from fossil fuels, potentially decreasing demand for oil and gas pipeline components manufactured by Sypris Technologies.

Sypris Solutions, Inc. operates in several addressable markets across its Sypris Technologies and Sypris Electronics segments, primarily in North America and Mexico. The estimated market sizes for their main products and services are as follows:

Sypris Technologies Segment

• Commercial Vehicle Components: The North America commercial vehicle aftermarket spare parts market was valued at USD 40 billion in 2024 and is projected to increase to USD 52 billion by 2035. The broader North America commercial vehicle market, which includes new vehicles, was valued at USD 557.33 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 859.43 billion by 2033.
• Off-Highway Vehicle Components: The global off-highway vehicles market was estimated at USD 544.07 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 804.86 billion by 2030. North America holds a significant share in the off-highway vehicles industry.
• Automotive Drivetrain Components: The North America automotive drivetrain market generated a revenue of USD 46.69 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 64.84 billion by 2030.
• Oil and Gas Pipeline Components: The North America oil and gas pipeline market was valued at USD 6.52 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow to USD 9.88 billion by 2028.

Sypris Electronics Segment

• Aerospace and Defense Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS): The North America aerospace and defense electronic manufacturing services market was valued at USD 30 billion in 2024 and is projected to rise to USD 39 billion in 2035.
• Circuit Card Assembly for Aerospace and Defense: The North America aerospace and defense Printed Circuit Board (PCB) market was valued at USD 527 million in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 629 million in 2030.

Sypris Solutions (SYPR) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives and market trends:

1. Growth in Defense Electronics: Sypris Electronics anticipates continued revenue expansion from its involvement in electronic warfare, aircraft and missile avionics, and subsea communications markets. This growth is supported by a robust backlog and the securing of new and follow-on contract awards, including significant programs for the U.S. Navy and secure communications infrastructure. Defense electronics are projected to represent an increasing percentage of the company's consolidated sales.
2. Expansion in the Energy Market: Sypris Technologies is strategically growing its presence in the energy sector, particularly within the burgeoning Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market. Strong demand for energy products, such as specialty high-pressure closures for LNG export terminals and insulated joints for waterline expansion applications, is contributing to an increasing backlog in this segment. The company is also actively exploring opportunities in adjacent markets, including CO2 capture.
3. New Programs and Long-Term Contracts in Commercial and Specialty Vehicles: While the commercial vehicle market may face cyclical downturns, Sypris Technologies is focused on offsetting this with planned increases from new programs with existing commercial and other vehicle customers. This includes new awards for ATV drivetrain components, with production slated to commence in 2024, and securing long-term, sole-source extensions for critical components like Ultra® Axle Shafts for major commercial vehicle manufacturers.
4. Conversion of Strong Backlog and New Business Momentum: Across both its Sypris Technologies and Sypris Electronics segments, a significant and growing backlog, coupled with sustained momentum in new contract awards, is a primary indicator of future revenue. The company's ability to convert this backlog into shipments is a key factor underpinning its projected revenue growth over the coming years.

Share Repurchases

• Sypris Solutions did not declare or make any cash dividend payments during 2024 or 2023.
• The company also did not repurchase any shares of common stock during 2024 or 2023.

Share Issuance

• As of March 10, 2025, there were 23,020,010 shares of common stock outstanding.
• The number of shares outstanding increased by 1.02% in the last year as of a recent valuation.

Inbound Investments

• Sypris Solutions manages its liquidity partly through loans from Gill Family Capital Management and other financing activities.
• An Amended and Restated Promissory Note exists between Gill Family Capital Management, Inc. and Sypris Solutions, Inc., along with its subsidiaries.

Outbound Investments

• In September 2022, Sypris Technologies, a subsidiary, acquired the intellectual property rights for the rapid opening closure (ROC) product line from Pipeline Engineering and Supply Co. Limited (PE) in the UK.
• This acquisition was intended to expand Sypris' market presence in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, particularly for oil, gas, petrochemical, and industrial markets.

Capital Expenditures

• In the last 12 months (as of March 2026), capital expenditures totaled approximately $790,000.
• For a recent quarter (likely Q4 2025), capital expenditures amounted to approximately $212,000.