ESN Welcomes Harger: North America’s Leading Lightning Protection and Grounding Solutions, Now Part of TE Connectivity
ESN is thrilled to announce that Harger, now a TE Connectivity company, has joined the ESN line card. For electrical contractors and distributors working on projects that require dependable grounding, bonding, and lightning protection solutions, Harger is one of the most respected names in the business — and we’re proud to bring their products to our customers.
Who Is Harger?
Harger has been a trusted American manufacturer of grounding and lightning protection solutions for over 65 years. With U.S.-based manufacturing facilities in Illinois and North Carolina, Harger has built its reputation by engineering comprehensive solutions for critical energy infrastructure across North America — from utility substations to renewable energy installations. In November 2024, Harger was acquired by TE Connectivity, a global technology leader in connectivity and sensor solutions, further strengthening their already impressive engineering capabilities and reach.
What Products Does Harger Offer?
Harger’s product portfolio covers three core areas that are essential to safe and reliable electrical installations:
- Grounding and Bonding Solutions – From utility substations to renewable energy installations, Harger’s grounding products ensure proper electrical continuity and personnel protection across entire electrical systems
- Exothermic Welding – Harger’s exothermic welding systems create permanent, maintenance-free molecular bonds with superior conductivity, engineered to withstand harsh environmental conditions and electrical stress
- Lightning Protection Solutions – A complete lineup of lightning protection products — from air terminals to surge protection devices — designed to safeguard critical infrastructure and ensure operational continuity during severe weather events
Beyond the products themselves, Harger also offers expert design assistance, hands-on training, and certified installation support, making them a true end-to-end partner for project execution from design to installation.
Why Harger, and Why ESN?
As electrical infrastructure grows more complex and the stakes around grid reliability and safety continue to rise, having a trusted grounding and lightning protection partner is more important than ever. Harger’s products are purpose-built for exactly these demands, and their integration into TE Connectivity’s global platform only adds to their long-term strength as a supplier. Adding Harger to our electrical partners lineup is a natural fit for the contractors and installers and electrical distributors we work with every day across our territory.
Whether you’re specifying a grounding system for a new substation or protecting a facility against lightning strikes, we’re here to help! Reach out to the ESN team today to learn more about Harger’s full product lineup and how it can work for your next project.
– Brian Griffin, Principal