This section provides an overview for harnesses as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 55 harness manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked harness companies as of November, 2024: 1.Elettromedia s.p.a., 2.AutoZone, Inc, 3.3M.
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3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. 3M provides diversified technology services globally. 3M operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment offerings include industrial abrasives, masking, and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment offerings include ceramic solutions, light management films, and electronics assembly solutions. The Healthcare segment offerings include wound care, dentistry and orthodontia solutions, and filtration and purification systems. The Consumer segment offerings include consumer bandages, picture hanging, and stationery products.
Honeywell International Inc. was founded in 1885 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Honeywell is a diversified technology and manufacturing company to global customers in many industries such as aerospace, building technologies, performance materials, manufacturing, and safety. Honeywell produces hardware and software solutions for each industry it serves. In building technologies, Honeywell designs access controls, electrical and wiring, fire life safety, and employee training services. In aerospace, Honeywell designs cockpit systems and displays, engines, cabin management and cleaning, and health and usage monitoring.
Cypress Industries, founded in 2001, as a global contract manufacturer of custom cable assemblies and wire harnesses, custom control panels, plastic injection molding, machining, and metal castings that operates as a vertically-integrated company. Established as a contract manufacturer, Cypress Industries specializes in providing diverse manufacturing services across its facilities in Austin, Texas, Mexico, India, and China. The company's capabilities span printed circuit board assemblies and sheet metal fabrication, making them a comprehensive manufacturing partner. With quality, Cypress Industries serves as a go-to source for manufacturing solutions tailored to clients' specific needs.
Precision Cable Assemblies was founded in 1980 and is a manufacturer and supplier of wire harnesses, battery cables, and custom wiring solutions headquartered in Brookfield, US. PCA produces custom engine harnesses and battery cable assemblies for various applications, including outdoor power, recreational vehicles, marine, generator sets, and appliances. It also provides services for prototype development, design, and full production, along with 100% documented continuity testing. The company adheres to ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 quality management and serves OEMs across the world.
WernerCo, established in 1922 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, operates as a manufacturer and distributor of aluminum and fiberglass ladders, light-duty construction equipment, fall protection equipment, and related items. The company's product portfolio includes aluminum and fiberglass ladders, climbing equipment, drop safety equipment, secure storage systems, light-duty construction equipment, and more. These products are used in climbing, fall protection, and secure storage. The company serves products of brands, which include names like Werner, Weather Gaurd, Better Built, Haemmerlin, and Bailey and Zarges.
AutoZone, Inc, an American company founded in 1979 and headquartered in Forrest City, Arkansas, is a supplier and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories. The company's product portfolio includes batteries, brake pads, brake rotors, powersport batteries, and floor mats. The industries that utilize these products include automotive manufacturing, auto dealerships, the powersports industry, general consumers, and automotive repair and maintenance. The company provides customer services, including in-store assistance, online ordering, in-store pickup, delivery options, and repairs and maintenance services.
Edelrid GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1863 and headquartered in Isny im Allgäu, Germany, is an independently run climbing ropes, mountaineering, and work safety equipment manufacturer within the VAUDE Group. The company offers a range of vertical-height sports equipment and professional work-at-height PPE products that include clothing, harnesses, and fall arresters. These products are used for leisure activities that include bouldering, ice climbing, and mountaineering, as well as in professional fields such as scaffolding, tree care, and rescue. The company also offers customized PPE and technical braid consulting, development, and production for industrial applications.
Edelweiss is a French company based out of Pont-Évêque that has been making mountain gear since 1953, including ropes, harnesses, and helmets. The company offers a wide range of vertical-height sports equipment and professional work-at-height safety, access, and rescue equipment. Its products include climbing ropes and professional-use ropes, rigging accessories, and rope clamps. Its professional work-at-height equipment is used in energy and telecom tower maintenance, building construction, and various emergency services.
Dongguan Komikaya Electronics Co., Ltd. was established in China in 2011 as a manufacturer of consumer electronics products. Its product range includes USB cables, HDMI cables, mobile phone chargers, power adapters, and cable assemblies, among others. One of its products is the cable assembly, which consists of wires, cables, and connectors used for transmitting electrical signals between components, enhancing reliability and reducing the risk of electrical issues. Its power adapters are representing the direction of development in regulatory power supply and are used in everyday life by people and in various industries.
Elcom International, established in 1981, is a manufacturer and supplier of smart electronics and electromechanical components based in Mumbai, India. The company offers electrical and electromechanical connectors, PV connectors, electrical switches, and EMI/ RFI filters. It has advanced manufacturing facilities and well-equipped testing labs to produce high-grade, modern products certified by ISO 9001, TUV, ENEC, CSA, and CE. Moreover, the company serves various industries, including consumer electronics, telecommunications, transportation, medical electronics, industrial electronics, and instrumentation.
Weihai Sunfull Hanbecthistem Intelligent Thermo Control Co., Ltd. is based in Weihai, Shandong, China, and is a manufacturer of temperature controllers and related products established in 2003 as a joint venture between Weihai Sunfull Electronics Group Co., Ltd. and Korea's Hanbecthistem Co., Ltd. The company's product lineup includes thermostat switches for controlling the temperature in heating and cooling systems, electronic thermostat for precise temperature control of home appliances, and defrost heaters for preventing frost buildup in refrigerators or freezers. The company mainly serves clients in the automotive, medical equipment manufacturing, and home appliances sectors.
Yazaki Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of wire harnesses and related products that was established in Tokyo in 1929. The company’s product lineup includes a wide range of wire harnesses, connectors and terminals, and display equipment for monitoring crucial information such as fuel level or engine temperature. It also offers optical fibers, electric wires, and solar equipment. The company’s products are commonly used by its clients in the gas, automotive, telecom, and construction industries.
Sumitomo Wiring System, Ltd., established in 1917 and headquartered in Mie, Japan, is a manufacturer that supplies automobile wiring harnesses. The company offers various products such as HEV/EV electric wires, high-voltage wires, shielded cables, body ECUs, and more. It also provides one motion grommet, battery wire module, and high frequency connectors, serving the automotive industry. These products are designed to reduce the complexity of modern vehicles by providing a single solution for all vehicle's wiring needs. The company is certified as a Corporation with Excellent Health Management for sixth consecutive years.
Osram Opto Semiconductors, a company founded in 1999, based in Regensburg, Germany, is a manufacturer of optoelectronic semiconductors for illumination, sensing, and visualization sectors. The company offers various semiconductor products such as visible-light LEDS, high-performance infrared LEDS, optoelectronic detectors, and semiconductor lasers. These products are sold in various output categories with different sizes, brightness levels, and packaging formats. The company also offers various support that include customer-specific LED colors, intelligent sensor modules, and brand-specific headlight designs to meet customer specification.
Petzl America was established in 1975 and is headquartered in Grenoble, French Alps is a manufacturer of personal protective equipment. The company offers a range of products, including chest harness for sit harnesses, 9.8 mm diameter low stretch kernmantle rope for top rope climbing, and belay device with cam-assisted blocking. These products are utilized by mountain climbers, athletes, and cavers. The company also provides services such as complete training, technical support, and warranty repair services.
FLECONN founded in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, is a manufacturer and supplier of connectors and cable. The company’s product portfolio includes cable assemblies, USB connectors, plugs, and motorcycle wiring harnesses. Its cables are waterproof and dustproof and are used to provide safe electricity and signal connections. The company also provides custom products and CAD 2D 3D drafting services. Its products are exported to customers in the USA and Europe.
Audison, established in 1979 and located in Potenza Picena, Italy, is a manufacturer and distributor of amplifiers, processors, speakers, subwoofers, and other electronic products for the automotive industries. The company’s product line includes DSP amps, amplifiers, processors, speakers, and subwoofers and accessories. It shapes the design process and begins with conceiving car audio products that enhance in-car listening experiences. Its new audio technologies include full DA HD, bit dive, Fir mode, and eID technologies, which have set new sound reproduction standards.
Today, DSC-Electronics Germany supplies customers all over the world and offers the largest selection of models on the market, with over 255 customisable low and high-power power supplies (100W to 1MW) and ten product series. In mid-2018, the company moved into a new production facility in the centre of Bonn, further expanding its assembly and service capacities. Production to order makes it possible to implement almost any customer request quickly and effectively, which sets the company apart from other Europe-based competitors
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Elettromedia s.p.a. |
13.3%
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2 | AutoZone, Inc |
13.3%
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3 | 3M |
13.3%
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4 | Yazaki Corporation |
13.3%
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5 | Sumitomo Wiring Systems LTD. |
13.3%
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6 | Honeywell International Inc |
13.3%
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7 | Gibtec Pistons |
6.7%
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8 | RACING ELECTRONIC |
6.7%
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9 | ams OSRAM AG |
6.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the harness page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China | 15 | 33.3% |
United States of America | 12 | 26.7% |
India | 12 | 26.7% |
Japan | 2 | 4.4% |
Germany | 1 | 2.2% |
France | 1 | 2.2% |
Austria | 1 | 2.2% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 2.2% |