Connecting Innovation Worldwide: Our 2026 Trade Show Recap
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Successful Participation at IZB 2026
From October 27 to 29, 2026, Hirschmann Automotive exhibited at IZB (International Suppliers Fair) in Wolfsburg, one of Europe’s leading trade fairs for the automotive supplier industry. Under this year's motto, “Powering Customer Driven Innovation – Speed. Quality. Partnership.”, the event brought together companies from across the automotive value chain to showcase the latest innovations and discuss the key trends shaping the future of mobility.
Connecting with the Future of Electrification at The Battery Show Detroit
From October 13 to 15, 2026, Hirschmann Automotive exhibited at The Battery Show North America in Detroit, one of the leading industry events for advanced battery technology, electric vehicles, and energy storage solutions. The event provided an excellent platform to present our expertise and innovative solutions for electrically powered vehicles to a highly specialized international audience.
IAA Transportation 2026: A Successful First Appearance as Exhibitor
From September 14 to 20, 2026, Hirschmann Automotive made its debut as an exhibitor at IAA Transportation, marking an important milestone for the company. As one of the world's leading trade fairs for mobility, transportation, and logistics, the event brings together more than 1,600 exhibitors, including leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics companies, and attracts over 145,000 trade visitors.
electronica China 2026: Innovation, Exchange and Strong Momentum
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Grand Opening of the New Plant in Oujda, Morocco
Hirschmann Automotive proudly announces the official opening of its new state-of-the-art plant in Oujda, Morocco. Following a record construction time of just ten months, the facility is now fully operational, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy.
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Our Recap of the EICMA in Milan
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Recap of the IZB: A Successful Trade Fair Participation
Every two years, the latest trends in the automotive supply industry are presented, and visitor records are broken each time. The trade fair's motto was “Empowering Partnerships.”
Recap of the Battery Show & Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Expo 2024
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The Representatives of Vorarlberg's Most Prominent Companies as Guests in Our Halls
On Tuesday evening, our logistics center at the headquarters in Rankweil was transformed into an event location! The reason was the “VN Top 100” event, where more than 300 top representatives and prominent entrepreneurs from Vorarlberg's economy and politics, including Finance Minister Magnus Brunner and Country Councilor Marco Tittler, were visiting. We are proud to have hosted this event, where Vorarlberg's largest and most successful companies are honored, and the VN Business Award is presented every year.
The 2026 trade show season gave Hirschmann Automotive valuable opportunities to connect with customers, strengthen partnerships, showcase innovative solutions, and gain firsthand insights into the trends shaping the future of mobility. From Shanghai to Hanover, Detroit, and Wolfsburg, each event offered unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the automotive industry.
Driving Innovation at electronica China 2026
Our trade show year began at electronica China 2026 in Shanghai, one of Asia's leading platforms for electronics and automotive technologies. The event let us engage with customers, partners, and industry experts worldwide while showcasing our latest developments in connectivity solutions.
We presented our high-performance connector portfolio and customized system solutions. A key highlight was the introduction of the HPS40-2 2+2 L with Interface Sealing, designed to deliver enhanced sealing performance and reliable operation in demanding environments. The positive feedback received during the exhibition confirmed the growing importance of robust and future-oriented connectivity solutions as industry trends such as electrification, miniaturization, and sustainability continue to accelerate.
A New Milestone at IAA Transportation
September marked a significant milestone for Hirschmann Automotive with our first-ever appearance as an exhibitor at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover.
As one of the world's leading trade fairs for mobility, transport, and logistics, the event offered an excellent opportunity to showcase our expertise within the commercial vehicle sector. Discussions with customers, partners, and industry professionals provided valuable insights into evolving transportation and logistics requirements while creating new opportunities for future collaboration.
Our participation highlighted the increasing relevance of reliable connectivity solutions in supporting the transformation of modern commercial vehicles and transportation systems.
Accelerating Electrification at Battery Show North America
In October, Hirschmann Automotive joined industry leaders at The Battery Show North America 2026 in Detroit, a key meeting point for battery technology, energy storage, and electric mobility.
The event let us present our solutions for electrified vehicles and exchange ideas with experts across the mobility ecosystem. Conversations focused on emerging technologies, market developments, and the challenges associated with the transition toward sustainable transportation.
The exhibition reinforced the importance of collaboration and innovation in driving electrification and highlighted growing demand for advanced connectivity solutions that support next-generation electric vehicles.
Strengthening Partnerships at IZB 2026
Our trade show year concluded at IZB 2026 in Wolfsburg, one of Europe's most important events for the automotive supplier industry.
Under the theme »Powering Customer Driven Innovation – Speed. Quality. Partnership.«, the exhibition brought together companies from across the automotive value chain to discuss the technologies shaping the future of mobility. Key topics included electrification, software integration, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
At our booth, visitors explored a range of product innovations, including the new HPS100 2+2, HPS140 2+2, and HPS280 2+2 high-voltage connectors, as well as the 0.5 SealStar and 0.5 EasyConn housing families and our Potential and Ground Distributor solution.
For Hirschmann Automotive, IZB provided an excellent platform to deepen existing partnerships, establish new contacts, and gain key insights to drive future product and technology development.
Looking Back on a Successful Trade Show Year
Four trade shows, countless conversations, and numerous valuable connections: 2026 once again demonstrated the importance of personal exchange within our industry.
Whether discussing electrification, intelligent connectivity systems, or tomorrow's mobility solutions, every event offered opportunities to strengthen relationships, share expertise, and gain insights into the trends shaping the automotive sector.
We thank all customers, partners, and visitors who joined us throughout the year and contributed to the inspiring discussions that continue to drive innovation. At Hirschmann Automotive, we remain committed to actively shaping the future of mobility through technology, collaboration, and a passion for connecting what matters.