# Harwin starts construction of £30M connector manufacturing facility in Portsmouth

Harwin announced the commencement of construction on a new £30 million, 7,459 m² manufacturing facility in Portsmouth, UK, set for completion in 2026, doubling manufacturing capacity.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-02-18
- Where: Portsmouth, UK, United Kingdom
- Value: $38.0M (30.0M GBP)
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 7,459 m² facility, doubles manufacturing capacity
- Products: high-reliability and industrial connectors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Harwin](https://endata.com/companies/83019.md)
- [Knights Brown](https://endata.com/companies/53903.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [electronicsera.in](https://electronicsera.in/harwin-starts-work-on-new-30m-connector-manufacturing-facility-in-portsmouth-uk/), 2025-02-18: "The construction of this new facility is a major milestone for Harwin, strengthening our ability to support innovation and meet growing customer demands."
- [portsmouth.co.uk](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/politics/work-begins-on-ps30m-portsmouth-factory-for-aerospace-supplier-5000879), 2025-02-20: "Construction has begun on a £30m manufacturing facility in Farlington, Portsmouth, for Harwin, a company that makes high-reliability connectors used in aerospace and advanced electronics."

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