Focus on internationalization
Harting invests in global headquarters in Switzerland
The Harting Technology Group, a provider of industrial connection technology, has announced that it will be bundling supra-regional top management positions in Switzerland: The company is establishing global headquarters in Switzerland.
Philip Harting, CEO of the Harting Technology Group, is delighted with the development and explains: "The establishment of the global headquarters in Switzerland is a further step for Harting in our strategic development and internationalization with the aim of being globally competitive and regionally strong. This will also enable us to meet the global framework conditions and the requirements of our customers."
Further development of connector cable solutions
The company has been active in Switzerland for more than 40 years. The company has a production site there and already manages its global innovation hubs from Switzerland, among other things. "Together with Studer Cables AG (Däniken/Switzerland), which the entrepreneurial family acquired two years ago, we want to further develop connector cable solutions and create added value for our customers," emphasizes Philip Harting.
Company headquarters remain in Germany
He is also certain that the establishment of the headquarters in Switzerland will have a positive impact on the company with its approximately 6,000 employees. The move is intended to secure jobs and investments in Germany, Switzerland and worldwide in the long term. At the same time, Germany with Espelkamp and the surrounding area will remain a central anchor point for the Harting family. The headquarters of Harting Stiftung & Co KG will remain in Espelkamp. The numerous projects and initiatives in the region will be continued.
Harting emphasizes: "I am convinced that with the establishment of the headquarters in Switzerland and the simultaneous investments in the global development and expansion of our company's production, sales and development locations in the regions worldwide, we are positioning the Harting Technology Group for the future as a global player for connectivity solutions."
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