A Legacy of Innovation in Mirror Manufacturing
Until 1985, CIPA USA was a subsidiary of CIPA-France, an innovative leader in mirror manufacturing for more than 65 years. Founded in 1926, CIPA-France played a major role in the evolution of rear-view mirror design. CIPA USA’s experience in mirror development originated from the European automotive industry, serving manufacturers including BMW, Mercedes, Renault, Volvo and Volkswagen.
In the United States market, CIPA mirrors are used on vehicles produced by Chrysler, Ford, Honda and Toyota, as well as motorcycles, boats, personal watercraft, ATV/UTV vehicles and snowmobiles manufactured worldwide.
Since 1985, CIPA USA has operated as a privately held corporation based in Port Huron, Michigan. The company has experienced steady growth, expanding from annual sales of $500,000 at acquisition to more than $11 million by 2012. Today, CIPA manufactures products across the United States, Mexico and Asia, enabling efficient global production while maintaining strict quality standards.
In 1987, CIPA entered the boating industry as a manufacturer of rear-view mirrors for ski boat manufacturers. Today, CIPA leads the market in ski boat mirror products supplied globally.
Committed to customer satisfaction and quality improvement, CIPA completed ISO 9001 Certification and continues to innovate across multiple industries including automotive, powersports, towing and recreational vehicles.
CIPA Company Timeline
1926
CIPA France Founded
1985
CIPA USA Established
1987
Entered Boating Industry
2006
Lighting & Components Expansion
Today
Global Manufacturing
CIPA Full Service Capabilities
CIPA's full service capabilities include the following:
- Concept Designs: Sketches and renderings of mirrors, components, assemblies, and sections.
- Detail Drawings: CAD-based technical drawings with material and fastener specifications.
- Product Cost Preparation: Tooling estimates and piece pricing.
- Hard Surface Modeling: Advanced 3D prototyping and modeling.
- Tooling: Creation of tools and tool design.
- Production: Manufacturing high-quality rear view mirrors with strict quality control.
- Assembly: Complete mirror and component assembly operations.
- Testing: A2LA Certified laboratory testing available.
- Jigs & Fixtures: Assembly support tools for vehicle production.
- EDI Order Management: Electronic data order entry, ASN, and invoicing.
- Aftermarket Packaging: Clamshell or carton packaging with installation instructions.
- Drop Ship Capable: UPS and FedEx shipping center integration.
Interested in more information?
Call Tom Huber of our Original Equipment Division at (810) 479-0924
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Product Divisions & Internal Departments
Major Product Divisions
- Original Equipment
- Aftermarket & Replacement Equipment
- Lighting & Accessories
Internal Departments
- Research & Development
- Patents
- Design & Engineering
- Molding
- Assembly
- Customer Service
- Shipping & Fulfillment
- Supply Chain Management
- Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
At CIPA, Quality Is A Policy
CIPA is dedicated to research & development, design, manufacture, and delivery of high-quality mirror solutions across automotive, marine, and power sports industries. For over 30 years, CIPA has remained committed to exceeding customer expectations through advanced manufacturing and strict quality control standards.
Our manufacturing processes focus on continual improvement with acceptance criteria aimed at achieving zero defects. CIPA continuously works to reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining the highest levels of product performance and reliability.
CIPA completed ISO 9001 Certification in 2000 and is registered as an ISO 9001:2015 compliant manufacturer.
Quality Objectives
- Design products to meet the highest quality standards
- Provide responsive customer service
- Ship on time — every time
- Maintain long-term customer value
- Expand product lines to meet evolving markets
Quality Facts
- OEM-approved quality assurance department
- Incoming inspection of offshore deliveries
- ISO 9001:2015 Registered
- FMVSS 111 mirror compliance
- Engineering staff resources
- Zero-defect acceptance criteria
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