What harting does

HARTING Technology Group is a privately held, 100% family-owned German industrial connectivity solutions company headquartered in Espelkamp, Germany, with annual turnover of approximately EUR 1.1 billion and a workforce of around 6,000 employees. It manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of industrial connectivity products organized around its flagship Han® connector family, including circular connectors in multiple sizes and codings, modular device connectivity technology, the Ha-VIS eCon series of unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches, cable assemblies and bulk cables, and specialized electromobility solutions for EV charging and battery systems. The company has 14 production plants worldwide and 42 sales companies providing local enterprise sales coverage across global markets.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales of configured and customized connectivity solutions, delivered via direct enterprise field sales, country-level sales companies, and the myHARTING digital portal which offers product configurators, engineering data access, and eShop functionality. Its primary customer segment is industrial manufacturing and automation, with secondary segments in electromobility and transportation/rail infrastructure. HARTING operates with a long-term, family-controlled capital base and no external institutional shareholders, and has begun expanding into adjacent verticals including hydrogen technology via a newly commissioned fuel cell plant at its Espelkamp headquarters.

Name

harting

Legal name

HARTING Technology Group

Website

https://harting.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

HARTING Technology Group is a German, family-owned manufacturer of industrial connectivity solutions, serving manufacturing, automation, electromobility, and rail customers worldwide with connectors, Ethernet switches, cable assemblies, and emerging hydrogen technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Connectivity Solutions

NAICS

Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Networking & Communication Electronics Manufacturing (Ethernet switches, Fieldbus, Wireless) (IMAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Industrial connectors
• Circular connectors
• Device connectivity
• Ethernet switches
• Cable assemblies

Headquarters

HQ city

Espelkamp

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Connectors and Hardware Sales: Revenue generated from sale of industrial connector products including Han® series, circular connectors, device connectivity solutions, ethernet switches, and cable assemblies. Products are sold with configuration options and customization capabilities for industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HARTING Technology Group manufactures and sells industrial connectivity solutions for factory automation, transportation, and electromobility applications. The product portfolio spans the Han® industrial connector family, circular connectors, modular device connectivity technology, Ha-VIS eCon industrial Ethernet switches, cable assemblies, and specialized electromobility connectivity solutions. Products are configured and quoted per customer specification, with engineering support delivered through global field sales and the myHARTING digital platform.

Product overview

HARTING Technology Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial connectivity solutions organized around its core Han® connector family. The product ecosystem includes industrial connectors (Han®), circular connectors in various sizes and codings, modular device connectivity technology, Ha-VIS eCon series industrial Ethernet switches, cable assemblies and bulk cables, as well as specialized electromobility solutions. All products are supported by digital tools including configurators and engineering data access through the myHARTING portal, with a focus on electrification, digitalisation, and automation for the All Electric Society.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Han®: Industrial connectors brand known for quick and easy handling, robustness, flexibility in use, long life cycle and tool-free assembly.
• Ha-VIS eCon
• All Electric Society

Products and services

• Industrial Connectors Han® Industrial Han® connectors featuring quick and easy handling, robustness, flexibility in use, long life cycle, and tool-free assembly, designed for demanding industrial applications including factory automation, robotics, and power distribution.
• Circular Connectors Comprehensive portfolio of circular connectors in all common sizes and codings for industrial connection technology, serving as one of HARTING's largest product categories.
• Device Connectivity Modular device connectivity technology engineered to be smaller, faster, and robust simultaneously, meeting the toughest demands for reliable industrial connections inside equipment and devices.
• Industrial Ethernet Switches (Ha-VIS eCon Series) Unmanaged Ethernet switches from the Ha-VIS eCon series offering RJ45 and fiber optic cable ports for the efficient setup and expansion of industrial Ethernet networks.
• Cable Assemblies & Bulk Cables Cable assemblies and raw cables offering flexibility and reliability for various industrial environment applications.
• Circular Connectors Cable Assemblies Plug-and-play circular connector cable assemblies individually customized to customer needs for immediate connectivity benefits.
• Electromobility Solutions Specialized connectivity solutions for the electromobility sector, including connection technology for electric vehicles, EV charging infrastructure, and battery systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Han Size 4 saves up to 40% of installation space while delivering high power density

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZVEI (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Philip Harting, CEO of HARTING Technology Group, re-elected to the ZVEI Executive Board. ZVEI is the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association, representing industry interests at national and international level.
• VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Philip Harting appointed to the VDMA Main Board. VDMA is the Association of German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers. As Chairman of the Board and CEO, Harting contributes expertise in representing the industry's interests.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Phoenix Contact: German family-owned industrial connectivity specialist with directly overlapping portfolios in industrial connectors, terminal blocks, and industrial Ethernet — the closest direct competitor to HARTING in factory automation.
• Weidmüller: German-based provider of industrial connectivity, including connectors, terminal blocks, and electronics for automation — a direct comparable in product scope, customer base, and channels.
• TE Connectivity: Global leader in connectors and sensors serving industrial, automotive, and transportation markets — directly comparable in connector product lines and overlapping with HARTING's industrial and electromobility customers.
• Molex: Global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions with strong presence in industrial and automotive markets — competes head-to-head with HARTING in connector and cable assembly categories.
• Amphenol: Large diversified connector and cable assembly manufacturer with extensive industrial, automotive, and harsh-environment product lines that overlap with HARTING's portfolio.

Emerging players

• Belden: Specialist in industrial networking cables and connectivity — adjacent peer whose industrial Ethernet and cable products intersect with HARTING's Ha-VIS eCon and cable assembly lines.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Global industrial automation and digitalization incumbent; not a direct connector peer but overlaps with HARTING as a major factory automation customer and as a broader player in industrial networking.
• Schneider Electric: Broad industrial automation and electrical equipment incumbent; overlaps with HARTING through industrial networking, EV charging infrastructure, and factory automation customer relationships.
• ABB: Global industrial automation, robotics, and electrification incumbent; comparable through industrial connectors, electrification, and e-mobility charging infrastructure adjacencies.
• Rockwell Automation: Industrial automation incumbent with overlapping customer base in factory automation; competes indirectly with HARTING through its Allen-Bradley ecosystem and industrial networking solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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