HARTING Celebrates 80 Years: Anchoring the Future with Innovation and Customer-Centricity

Adapting to China’s Industrial Transformation, Staying Customer-Centric

Miao Yongshuai, General Manager of HARTING Greater China, stated that HARTING’s 80-year journey is the best embodiment of product innovation, customer-first philosophy, and market-driven principles. The Chinese industrial market is undergoing unprecedented changes, with companies actively planning to “go global” and participate in international competition. Leveraging its global manufacturing footprint and industry expertise, HARTING not only brings international products but also remains committed to local innovation and capability building. After more than 30 years of deep cultivation in China, HARTING has built a team capable of providing comprehensive services to local customers—from technology identification, product design, and R&D to production and full lifecycle management—helping Chinese customers create differentiated competitiveness and move toward global markets.

Innovation as a Driving Force: Global Standards, Local Implementation

When discussing the core DNA behind HARTING’s success, General Manager Miao Yongshuai emphasized that innovation capability, globally unified high-quality standards, and a professional service team are key to earning customer trust. HARTING operates seven R&D centers worldwide, continuously driving innovation in new materials, technologies, and emerging needs, co-creating industry standards with customers. In China, HARTING not only upholds global quality standards but also tailors services and product innovations to local market demands, providing strong support for Chinese enterprises in their journey to “go global.”

Embracing the Intelligent Era: Delivering Full Lifecycle Solutions

In response to new demands brought by the era of artificial intelligence, HARTING is actively deploying high-speed, high-frequency, low-latency, and intelligent connectivity solutions. According to Miao Yongshuai, HARTING has formed a rapid-response task force comprising R&D, innovation, and strategic decision-making teams to stay closely aligned with customer needs and quickly translate innovations into market applications. HARTING is evolving from a traditional component supplier into a full lifecycle solution provider, offering integrated services such as digital platforms, selection software, and lifecycle management support to help customers meet the challenges of the “All-Electric Era” and the “Intelligent Era.”

Looking Ahead: Co-Creating a New Era of Chinese Industrial Excellence

Looking toward the next 20 years, HARTING will continue to adhere to its principles of market-driven demand, customer-centricity, and prioritizing innovation and quality, striving to be a leader and standard-setter in the industry. Miao Yongshuai expressed HARTING’s commitment to working hand in hand with Chinese customers and industry partners to propel China’s industrial market toward new heights and jointly embark on HARTING’s journey to its centennial.

About HARTING: The HARTING Technology Group is a global leader in industrial connectivity, with 42 sales companies, 14 production sites, and 7 R&D centers worldwide, employing approximately 6,000 people. HARTING connectivity solutions are used across numerous industrial sectors for data and power transmission, including transportation, electric vehicles, renewable energy production, automation, and machinery and equipment engineering. As a family-owned company, HARTING achieved global sales of €940 million in fiscal year 2023/24.