Cooper Standard

Cooper Standard

Sealing and fluid handling systems supplier.

Overview

Cooper Standard supplies sealing and fluid handling systems and components for transportation and industrial markets. Using materials science and manufacturing know-how, it designs engineered solutions that help prevent leaks and manage fluids in vehicles and industrial applications. The company operates globally with facilities in 21 countries and a workforce of over 22,000, delivering products such as gaskets, seals, hoses, and related fluid-transport components through integrated engineering and manufacturing processes. What sets Cooper Standard apart is its large global footprint, deep materials expertise, and focus on sustainability and long-term partnerships with customers, which help it tailor solutions to diverse market needs. The company’s goal is to be the First Choice of the Stakeholders It Serves by living its core values and delivering sustainable solutions, aiming for world-class excellence in every market it serves.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Cooper Standard

Simplify's Rating
Why Cooper Standard is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Novi, Michigan

Founded

1960

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What believers are saying

  • Q1 sales rose 2.9% to $686.4 million despite production headwinds and inflation.
  • The company secured $128 million in net new business awards in Q1.
  • Liquidity improved to about $286 million after refinancing, strengthening near-term financial flexibility.

What critics are saying

  • Bowling Green closure eliminates 175 jobs and signals continued North American capacity rationalization.
  • Production shifting to Mexico and Kentucky creates execution risk and potential customer disruption.
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell in Q1, showing sales growth is not yet converting into earnings.

What makes Cooper Standard unique

  • Cooper Standard is optimizing manufacturing footprint through plant closures and transfer to existing sites.
  • Management targets Fluid Handling expansion, seeking to more than double that business over five to seven years.
  • Refinancing extended debt maturities to 2031 and reduced annual cash interest about $6 million.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.1B

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
Cooper Standard
Jun 16th, 2026
Cooper Standard Recognized as a Finalist for IndustryWeek's Best Plants Awards

Cooper Standard recognized as a finalist for IndustryWeek's Best Plants Awards. 06.16.2026 NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Cooper Standard's (NYSE: CPS) El Jarudo manufacturing facility in Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico has been named one of only six finalists for IndustryWeek's 2026 Best Plants Awards for its world-class manufacturing practices. According to IndustryWeek, the Best Plants program recognizes manufacturing plants that are on the leading edge of efforts to increase competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction, and create stimulating and rewarding work environments. "We are honored that our El Jarudo facility has been recognized as an IndustryWeek Best Plants finalist," said Chris Couch, president, fluid handling systems and chief technology officer, Cooper Standard. "This recognition reflects the team's unwavering commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence and continuous improvement. Their ability to consistently deliver world-class products while fostering a strong culture centered on integrity, teamwork and respect is something of which everyone at Cooper Standard should be proud." Since beginning operations in 1994, the El Jarudo plant has established itself as a high-performing manufacturing facility within Cooper Standard's global network. The facility was recently named Cooper Standard's 2025 Fluid Handling Plant of the Year and has earned the Company's Diamond Plant designation for three consecutive years. Manufacturing stainless steel fuel rails, cooling hoses and air lines for several of the world's leading automakers and suppliers, the plant continues to drive improvements in productivity, quality and customer satisfaction through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and digitization initiatives. This marks the second time Cooper Standard has earned recognition through the IndustryWeek Best Plants program. In 2023, the Company's Aguascalientes, Mexico, facility was one of two plants to receive an IndustryWeek Best Plants Award, recognizing its operational excellence, customer service and employee engagement. Established in 1990, the IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards program annually recognizes North American manufacturing plants that are on the leading edge of efforts to increase competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction, and create stimulating and rewarding work environments. All 2026 finalists receive a second questionnaire seeking documentation of achievements and presenting plant-specific follow-up questions. Winners will be announced later this year and will be featured by IndustryWeek. About Cooper Standard Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich., with locations in 20 countries, is a leading global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components. Utilizing its materials science and manufacturing expertise, Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. create innovative and sustainable engineered solutions for diverse transportation and industrial markets. Cooper Standard's approximately 22,000 team members (including contingent workers) are at the heart of its success, continuously improving its business and surrounding communities. Learn more at www.cooperstandard.com or follow Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. SOURCE Cooper Standard

Third News
Feb 20th, 2026
Cooper Standard prices $1.1B senior secured first lien notes offering at 9.250%

Cooper-Standard Holdings has priced a private offering of $1.1 billion in Senior Secured First Lien Notes with a 9.250% interest rate, due in 2031. The notes are issued by subsidiary Cooper-Standard Automotive and guaranteed by CS Intermediate HoldCo 1 and several domestic subsidiaries, with additional unsecured guarantees from Cooper-Standard Latin America. The offering, targeted at qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and Regulation S, is scheduled to close on 4 March 2026. Proceeds will primarily redeem existing debt obligations, including 13.50% Senior Secured First Lien Notes, aiming to reduce the company's overall debt burden. Cooper Standard operates in 20 countries with approximately 22,000 employees, specialising in sealing and fluid handling systems for the automotive industry.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Cooper Standard reports $44.6M Q4 cash flow despite customer disruption, targets 10% EBITDA margin in 2026

Cooper Standard reported fourth quarter 2025 sales of $672.4 million, up 1.8% year-over-year, though operating income fell to $0.6 million from $31.7 million due to customer supply chain disruptions. The automotive supplier generated strong cash flow with $56.2 million from operations and $44.6 million in free cash flow. For full year 2025, sales reached $2.74 billion whilst adjusted EBITDA improved to $209.7 million, or 7.6% of sales, up $29 million from 2024. The company achieved positive free cash flow of $16.3 million despite industry challenges. Cooper Standard secured $297.9 million in new business awards for 2025, with 74% related to electric and hybrid vehicle programmes. The company expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $260-300 million, targeting margins of 10% or higher, supported by new programme launches and cost optimisation initiatives.

aftermarketNews
Dec 16th, 2025
Cooper Standard Recognized for Innovation

Cooper Standard recognized for innovation. Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. has been recognized as a 2025 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Innovation Award finalist for its quick connector with integrated temperature sensor found on a General Motors electric vehicle. The innovation is recognized in the Chassis/Hardware category. The Cooper Standard and GM collaboration delivers a breakthrough in cooling system design. The innovation integrates a coolant temperature sensor directly into the plastic quick connector, combining two components into one modular solution. This design reduces part count, eliminates potential leak path, and improves assembly efficiency and reliability while reducing packaging space in an already tight powertrain environment, the company said. "We're honored to be recognized once again by SPE for our collaborative innovation," said Chris Couch, president, Fluid Handling Systems and chief technology officer, Cooper Standard. "By integrating sensor functionality into the quick connector, we're helping OEMs like General Motors simplify their systems, reduce weight and cost, and deliver even higher quality and performance. It's a solution that represents the kind of innovation Cooper Standard is known for." The integrated temperature sensor provides precise, real-time monitoring of coolant system conditions to optimize performance and protection in any vehicle. Designed for seamless integration into fluid connectors and tubing, the sensor eliminates the need for separate in-line components, reducing complexity, weight and potential leak paths, the company said. Its compact, robust design supports accurate thermal control, improving efficiency and reliability across a wide range of vehicle applications.

PR Newswire
Sep 18th, 2025
Cooper Standard Elevates Venkat to Senior Vice President, Chief Information Technology and AI Officer

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) today announced the appointment of Soma Venkat, Ph.D., to senior vice president and chief information technology and AI officer, effective September 15, 2025.

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