Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Espelkamp, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1945
HARTING is an industrial connectivity manufacturer headquartered in Espelkamp, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1945. The company is privately owned and managed by the Harting family and reports an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and a revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It supplies connectors, energy and data transmission solutions, and network components to the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. Its product range includes PCB connectors, and in September 2026 it inaugurated an expanded plant in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.
HARTING at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1945
Headquarters
Espelkamp, North Rhine-Westphalia
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
88
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
88
Named foreign suppliers
30
Top origins
Mexico · Netherlands · China · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from HARTING.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 88 shipments, with origins in Mexico, the Netherlands, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Belgium, Morocco, Spain, and New Zealand.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications and lists products including connectors, PCB connectors, and assemblies, with manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Elgin, Illinois.
HARTING reported around 6,100 employees and 14 production facilities, with sales of €1.1 billion in its 2024/25 business year, and in October 2026 it joined the NVIDIA MGX ecosystem for AI infrastructure.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
81 years in operation (founded 1945).
88 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
HARTING is an industrial connectivity manufacturer headquartered in Espelkamp, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1945. The company is privately owned and managed by the Harting family and reports an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and a revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It supplies connectors, energy and data transmission solutions, and network components to the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. Its product range includes PCB connectors, and in September 2026 it inaugurated an expanded plant in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1945 |
Headquarters | Espelkamp, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What HARTING makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications and lists products including connectors, PCB connectors, and assemblies, with manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Elgin, Illinois.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Connector, Electronics, PCB, Semiconductor, Assembly, Chassis, Valve, Injection Molding, Die Casting, Casting (source: harting.com).
Certifications
HARTING is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — harting.com
ISO 14001 — harting.com
ISO 9001 — harting.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 88 shipments, with origins in Mexico, the Netherlands, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Belgium, Morocco, Spain, and New Zealand. US customs bill-of-lading records list 88 inbound shipments across 30 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Mexico · Netherlands · China · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-10-12 — HARTING inaugurates its expanded Biel/Bienne plant | GGBa (ggba.swiss)
2026-10-12 — HARTING Joins NVIDIA MGX Ecosystem to Power Next-Generation AI Infrastructure (prnewswire.com)
2026-10-02 — Fort Worth Offers Incentives To Land Nearly $200M Harting Connectivity Plant (bisnow.com)
2026-09-02 — HARTING Accelerates Cloud Transformation with RISE with SAP | SAP News Center (sap.com)
2026-04-19 — News Room | HARTING Technology Group (harting.com)
2026-03-31 — HARTING Marks 40 Years in the U.S. with Major Americas Expansion | HARTING Technology Group (harting.com)
Facilities
HARTING is headquartered in Espelkamp, North Rhine-Westphalia. Public sources also reference these locations:
Mexico — harting.com
Elgin, Illinois — harting.com
Company details
HARTING reported around 6,100 employees and 14 production facilities, with sales of €1.1 billion in its 2024/25 business year, and in October 2026 it joined the NVIDIA MGX ecosystem for AI infrastructure. HARTING was founded in 1945, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Espelkamp, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 81 years in operation (founded 1945). 88 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does HARTING make?
HARTING is an industrial connectivity manufacturer headquartered in Espelkamp, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1945. The company is privately owned and managed by the Harting family and reports an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and a revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It supplies connectors, energy and data transmission solutions, and network components to the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. Its product range includes PCB connectors, and in September 2026 it inaugurated an expanded plant in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.
Where is HARTING headquartered?
HARTING is headquartered in Espelkamp, North Rhine-Westphalia (3 Marienwerder Strasse, Espelkamp, North Rhine-Westphalia, 32339).
When was HARTING founded?
HARTING was founded in 1945.
How big is HARTING?
HARTING has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does HARTING hold?
HARTING lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does HARTING import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 88 inbound shipments for HARTING, with top origins including Mexico · Netherlands · China · Germany.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 5772 470
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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