The Fort Worth City Council met on September 29 and unanimously approved a package of tax incentives to attract Harting Connectivity’s proposed manufacturing plant. The deal offers a 10‑year tax abatement of up to 65 percent of the incremental real‑property and business‑personal‑property taxes the project would generate, valued at roughly $6 million.
Investment and job promises
In exchange for the incentives, Harting has committed to invest $192.7 million in a new facility in the Carter Crossing industrial park at Interstate 20 and Wichita Street. The company plans to spend $31.1 million on construction by the end of 2027 and the remaining $161.6 million on equipment through 2031.
Harting’s proposal includes hiring 701 new employees by the end of 2034, with an average wage of $87,000. The plan also calls for 189 corporate and technical positions averaging over $125,000 in salary, and it leaves open the possibility of relocating the company’s U.S. headquarters to Fort Worth.
Local‑business participation
To support the regional economy, Harting pledged that 30 percent of construction costs will be spent with small businesses in the area. The company’s U.S. headquarters are currently in Elgin, Illinois, and it reported $1.3 billion in sales for 2025, a 17 percent increase over the prior year.
Why Fort Worth?
Fort Worth is competing with several out‑of‑state locations for the plant. Harting imports roughly 40 percent of its components, so sites with direct East‑Coast ocean routes have a logistical edge, according to a council presentation on September 1. The company’s spokesperson said the selection process reflects a long‑term strategy to expand localized manufacturing and improve service to industrial customers across North and Latin America.
Community impact
The anticipated jobs are expected to boost local wages and provide new career pathways for residents. With average salaries well above the city’s median household income, the project aligns with Fort Worth’s goal of fostering high‑skill employment opportunities for families.
City officials highlighted that the tax abatement is structured to protect the municipal budget while encouraging private investment. By tying the incentives to concrete capital commitments and local‑business spending, the council aims to ensure that the community reaps tangible benefits from the development.
Next steps
Harting will continue evaluating potential sites, but the council’s approval signals a strong preference for Fort Worth. If the company proceeds, construction could begin in 2028, with the plant becoming fully operational by the early 2030s.
Bob Francis is business editor for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at [email protected].
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