REFLECTIONS ON A SUCCESSFUL YEAR & LOOK-AHEAD TO 2026 INNOVATIONS
Today, HARTING, the gold standard in connectivity for industrial environments and mission-critical applications, is announcing a 17% increase in global sales for the year, with HARTING Americas leading the way with a 33% boost year-over-year, reinforcing the region’s strategic importance within HARTING’s worldwide manufacturing and technology footprint.
As industries accelerate automation, electrification, and digital transformation, HARTING’s portfolio of connectivity solutions – linking power, data, and signal, has become foundational to mission-critical systems operating in factories, data centers, energy grids, and transportation networks worldwide.
“In today’s increasingly complex industrial environments, connectors are more important than ever as strategic enablers of industrial performance,”said Jon DeSouza, CSMO and Member of the Board of the HARTING Technology Group and President & CEO of HARTING Americas.
“Our results reflect a global market that is prioritizing reliability, scalability, and long-term infrastructure readiness,” he says. “The Americas’ strong growth demonstrates how manufacturers and operators are investing decisively to modernize facilities, strengthen resilience, and translate innovation into measurable results.”
“Looking ahead to 2026, success will be defined by execution and how effectively companies can integrate complex technologies to deliver real impact,” adds DeSouza.
Looking Ahead to a Year of Innovation
In conjunction with its performance update, HARTING’s global industry segment leaders shared their outlook for key sectors shaping industrial investment in 2026:
Industrial Manufacturing: Execution is The Differentiator
“Manufacturers will continue to face supply chain instability and rising costs, while working to integrate automation and AI into existing facilities without disrupting production. In 2026, success will hinge on practical execution and technologies that deliver clear, measurable returns on investment. “
Rodriques Johnpeter, Global Industry Segment Manager, Industrial
Energy: Grid Reliability Drives the Next Wave of Investment
“Electrification and data center growth will place unprecedented strain on North America’s power grid, driving record investment in modernization and energy storage. The energy transition will advance through an “all-of-the-above” approach, balancing rapid renewable expansion with sustained natural gas production to ensure reliability and affordability.”
Davide Montaldo, Global Industry Segment Manager, Energy
Smart Infrastructure: AI Force Fundamental Changes to Data Centers
“AI-driven workloads will push data center power density higher, accelerating the adoption of liquid and immersion cooling technologies. The rise of the ‘power sidecar’—moving power equipment out of the IT rack to allow larger, higher-density AI hardware without disrupting local server connections—will become increasingly common. To support this shift, operators will rely on modular, connected infrastructure that enables rapid scaling, improves efficiency, and reduces downtime within constrained footprints. “
Will Stewart, Global Industry Segment Manager, Smart Infrastructure
Mobility: Electrification and Software Will Redefine Competitive Advantage
“Mobility OEMs will increase investment in electric drivetrains to reduce emissions and total cost of ownership, while autonomous driving and advanced navigation capabilities expand across sectors. Growing competition — particularly from Chinese manufacturers — will put pressure on OEMs outside Asia to innovate faster and integrate more complex digital systems.”
Christian Bohne, Global Industry Segment Manager, Mobility
With strong momentum in the Americas and a global manufacturing foundation, HARTING enters 2026 positioned to support the next phase of industrial transformation worldwide.
