Visser Precision

Visser Precision is a manufacturer that supplies components and engineering solutions to the aerospace and automotive sectors. The company is headquartered in the United States of America. Its product portfolio includes precision‑machined parts, assemblies, and proprietary schematics that are used by major industry players. Visser Precision works with high‑profile clients such as Tesla, SpaceX, and Lockheed Martin, providing parts that meet stringent performance and safety requirements. The firm’s operations are focused on delivering tight‑tolerance manufacturing for applications where reliability is critical.

Visser Precision’s distinguishing attributes lie in its specialization for aerospace and automotive manufacturing, where it handles sensitive technical data and non‑disclosure agreements with its customers. In March 2020 the company suffered a ransomware attack carried out by the DoppelPaymer group, which involved the exfiltration of confidential documents before encryption. The breach exposed NDAs with Tesla and SpaceX as well as proprietary schematics related to Lockheed Martin programs. Attackers posted portions of the stolen data on a leak site and threatened further releases unless a ransom was paid, although Visser Precision reported that its production operations continued normally during the incident. Lockheed Martin acknowledged the event and activated its supply‑chain cyber‑incident response procedures, while other affected clients did not issue immediate public comments. The incident highlighted the growing trend of ransomware operators stealing data prior to encryption to increase extortion pressure. These events underscore the company’s role as a custodian of valuable intellectual property within its supply chain.