NN, Inc. Enters Cable Assembly & Harness Business

NN (NASDAQ: NNBR) launched a Cable Assembly and Wire Harness business, its fourth new product line introduced during 2026.

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NN (NASDAQ: NNBR) launched a Cable Assembly and Wire Harness business, its fourth new product line introduced during 2026. Production will be centered in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. The line includes engineered wiring, cable assemblies, bus-bar assemblies and box-build solutions, drawing on NN’s existing precision machining and stamping capabilities.

The business joins a growth program targeting data centers, defense, electric grid, medical and high-value vehicle systems. NN’s earlier 2026 product lines address data center liquid cooling connectors, components for automated surgery equipment, and titanium firearm and weapon assemblies. Chief Commercial Officer Tim Erro will serve as general manager of the new business.

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New product lines introduced: 4th product line

New product lines introduced

4th product line

NN's 2026 introductions

Historical Context

1 past event · Latest: Oct 02

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1. Oct 02

   Cable-line preparation

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   NN had said it was preparing a cable-assembly product line and Mexico plant startup.

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Key Terms

wire harness, bus-bar assemblies, box-build

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wire harness technical

"Cable Assembly and Wire Harness product line"

A wire harness is an assembled grouping of electrical wires, cables, connectors, terminals and protective coverings that routes power and signal circuits inside a machine, vehicle, or electronic product. Built to a specific wiring diagram and environmental/electrical requirements, a harness organizes and secures multiple conductors into a single unit for easier installation and maintenance; it must match the device's specifications because differences in connectors, wire gauges, shielding or routing can cause malfunction or safety issues.

bus-bar assemblies technical

"bus-bar assemblies, and box-build solutions"

Rigid conductive bars or plates, usually made of copper or aluminum, that carry and distribute large electrical currents inside equipment, switchgear, battery packs or power panels. They connect transformers, circuit breakers, busways and other components by providing a low-resistance, mechanically robust path for electricity; bus-bar assemblies are mounted on insulators, may be insulated or bare, and are sized and rated for specific current, voltage and temperature limits under applicable safety standards.

box-build technical

"box-build solutions"

A box-build is the contract manufacturing stage that takes populated circuit boards and other components and assembles them into a finished product enclosure ready for shipment. It typically includes mechanical assembly (mounting PCBs into housings), cable and harness installation, subassembly integration, final system-level testing, firmware loading, labeling and packaging; it differs from PCB assembly because it covers the complete, enclosed unit rather than only the circuit boards. The scope can vary by agreement—some providers also manage sourcing, kitting and after‑test repairs while others only perform the physical assembly and final test.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NN, Inc. (“NN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NNBR), an entrepreneurial growth company that engineers and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies, today announced the launch of a new Cable Assembly and Wire Harness product line and business. This new business startup represents NN’s fourth unique new product line introduced by the Company during 2026.

This new Cable Assembly and Wire Harness product line adds to NN’s growth program that targets Data Center, Defense, Electric Grid, Medical and High-Value Vehicle systems end markets. The product line includes engineered wiring, cable assembly, bus-bar assemblies, and box-build solutions. Production will be centered in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico.

This new product line leverages NN’s vertical integration in precision machining, precision stamping and complex engineered components. It also leverages the existing management team’s historical experience in building and leading successful cable assembly and wire harness operations. This will enable NN to offer customers a higher level of value with cohesive electrical and electromechanical solutions.

The new Cable Assembly and Wire Harness Solutions business will feature advanced automated wire cutting, stripping, crimping, and termination equipment, complemented by digital work instructions, virtual assembly boards, and carousel-based assembly systems. Dedicated engineering and rapid prototyping capabilities will help accelerate project timelines, supporting customers from concept development and electrical architecture through detailed design, validation, and production readiness. Flexible production cells for low- and high-voltage applications, along with box-build capabilities, will enable NN to serve customers across a range of production volumes. Combined with NN’s rapid prototyping and flexible manufacturing processes, these capabilities will help shorten project turnaround times, accelerate product development, and enable customers to move efficiently from prototype to full-scale production.

NN’s first new product line introduced in 2026 was for the Data Center liquid cooling connector market. The second new product line was for the Medical market and aimed at producing components for automated surgery equipment, and the third new product line focuses on the Defense market to produce titanium firearm and weapon assemblies.

Tim Erro, NN’s Chief Commercial Officer will be the General Manager of the new business. Moe Farhat will be the Chief Technology Officer, Raul Gutierrez will be the Sales Manager, and Luis Gomez will be the Juarez Plant Manager.

Harold Bevis, President and Chief Executive Officer of NN commented, "NN is committed to strong growth in our targeted end markets, and the launch of this new product line is another addition. We have the right team to lead this new product line and business. We are bringing together precision components, interconnect expertise, and higher-level assembly capabilities and providing customers a powerful and simplified solution set from a single manufacturing partner. This is an exciting additional growth step and we look forward to discussing our results in this new product area.”

About NN, Inc.

NN, Inc. (NASDAQ: NNBR) is an entrepreneurial manufacturing company specializing in manufacturing micron-tolerance precision metal componentry for high-growth end markets, especially Data Center, Electric Grid, Medical, Defense, and High-Value Vehicle systems. Founded in 1980, NN serves over 700 customers on 4 continents through its 2,700 person workforce operating out of 28 global plants. This footprint enables rapid innovation and globally scaled solutions. For more information, visit nninc.com.

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