Fort Worth Approved Tax Incentives for New Factory
The city's move helps Harting Connectivity anchor its North American production at a proposed $192.7 million facility.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Fort Worth City Council approved a 10-year, $6 million tax abatement for Harting Connectivity to establish a manufacturing hub at the Carter Crossing industrial park. The facility represents a $192.7 million investment and targets expanded production capacity for industrial customers across North and Latin America.
Why it matters
The deal signals an effort by the German-based manufacturer to shorten supply chains and improve service responsiveness for industrial clients in the Americas. The project hinges on significant capital investment benchmarks tied to local construction and equipment procurement.
The 10-year, 65% incremental property tax abatement is valued at $6 million, supporting a broader $192.7 million capital project. The company, which posted $1.3 billion in 2025 sales, intends to hire 701 workers by 2034.
The players
Harting Connectivity
A German-based manufacturer specializing in industrial connection technology with 2025 global sales of $1.3 billion.
Fort Worth City Council
The local governing body responsible for municipal tax policy and economic development incentives in Fort Worth.
The details
The agreement mandates that Harting Connectivity invest $31.1 million in real property construction by 2027 and $161.6 million in equipment by 2031. Operations are planned for a three-building complex at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Wichita Street. The project aims to provide 189 corporate and technical roles with average salaries of $125,000, alongside general manufacturing positions averaging $87,000.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Fort Worth City Council approved the tax incentive package.
End of 2027: Deadline for $31.1 million in real property construction spending.
End of 2028: Target for completing the minimum $192.7 million capital investment.
End of 2031: Deadline for $161.6 million in equipment investment.
End of 2034: Final milestone for hiring 701 new employees.
Market Landscape
This project reflects a broader industry trend toward localizing production to better serve North American industrial markets. It marks a strategic expansion for Harting Connectivity as it seeks to reduce its dependency on overseas logistics for its regional customer base.
Local industrial operators should monitor the project's construction timeline for potential spillover demand in the local labor market. Firms should note the scale of equipment investment required, which may offer procurement opportunities for regional industrial contractors and suppliers.
The takeaway
Large-scale industrial tax abatements often depend on clear capital investment milestones that operators can monitor to gauge regional growth. Business leaders should examine whether their local municipal development agreements include similar job-creation thresholds for future site planning.
Further reading
For more on industrial expansion trends, visit the Manufacturing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Report.
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