Harwin starter etablering af ny konnektorfabrik i England
Harwin er netop påbegyndt opbygningen af en ny konnektorproduktionsenhed, der vil fordoble firmaets kapacitet i Portsmouth i England (in english).
Harwin has commenced construction on a new £30 million manufacturing facility in Portsmouth.
Set for completion in 2026, the 7,459 m² facility is being created to add to existing manufacturing capacity in order to meet growing global demand for its leading high-reliability and industrial connectors.
The state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing facility incorporates multiple design initiatives that minimize the environmental impact of Harwin's operations. This includes the use of rooftop solar, with 388 high-efficiency solar panels generating a forecast 244,000 kWh annually. This reduces the sites CO2 emissions by approximately 32 tons per year, the equivalent of planting 1,471 trees.
Minimizing land usage and the building's effect on the local environment were also key considerations during the planning phase, with the facility using a novel multi-level design that span four floors.
The building also meets stringent BREEAM sustainability standards. BREEAM is the world’s leading science-based suite of validation and certification systems for sustainable buildings and has been sought as part of Harwin’s commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing.
Conscious steps have also been made to reduce the impact of travelling to work. This includes a significantly higher than average bike to car parking ratio, with more than a third of all parking spaces dedicated to bikes. Electric vehicle charging points will also be available, encouraging more eco-friendly travel choices.
Following its completion, the world-leading manufacturing site will bolster Harwin’s ability to serve key markets, including aerospace, defense, industrial automation, and advanced electronics.
This doubles manufacturing capacity in Portsmouth, and the expansion will allow Harwin to continue delivering high-quality interconnect solutions while ensuring supply chain resilience for its customers worldwide.
- The construction of this new facility is a major milestone for Harwin, strengthening our ability to support innovation and meet growing customer demands, says said Jon Churchill, Harwin's Operations Director at Harwin, and he adds:
- By integrating sustainability into our design and operations, we are not only expanding our manufacturing capabilities but also setting a new benchmark for responsible industrial development in the UK.
About Harwin
Harwin is a manufacturer of high-reliability interconnects suitable for harsh environments and are able to withstand extreme vibration, shock and temperature. Datamate, Gecko and M300 product lines have a proven history in military, aerospace and other safety-critical markets.
Other board level solutions include EMC Shielding products, which increase reliability, flexibility and cost savings through the process of automated placement. Industry standard connectors and PCB hardware are also available from Harwin for commercial applications.
