Harman International

Harman International

http://www.harman.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/harman-international/

Harman International, a privately owned company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, operates as a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics. Founded in 1980, the company develops consumer electronics, reporting $10.5 billion in revenue as of 2024 with an estimated 22,730 employees. It specializes in designing and engineering connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide. These offerings encompass connected car systems, audio and visual products, and enterprise automation solutions, alongside services that support the Internet of Things. Its portfolio of brands includes AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, and Revel.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1980

Headcount

22,722

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Consumer electronics

Ownership

Privately Owned

Deployments

30

News Summary:

On April 24, 2026, JBL, an audio brand of HARMAN, marked its 80th anniversary, celebrating eight decades of audio innovation and cultural impact across professional, consumer, and entertainment markets. Founded in 1946 by engineer James B. Lansing, JBL has influenced the cinema experience worldwide and now offers cinema-grade Dolby Atmos soundbars to Indian homes. Earlier on the same day, HARMAN announced its Ready Display entered mass production in China with the BAIC ARCFOX Wendao V9, making it the first mass-production vehicle in the country to feature the system. The HARMAN Ready Display integrates a 15.6-inch touchscreen, which utilizes proprietary Quantum Dot and Blue Mini-LED local dimming technology, aiming to bring consumer-grade visual performance to intelligent cabins.

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Harman International offers 30 products in the telecoms tech, media tech, pro AV and media and telecoms services industries. Harman International's product portfolio comprises of pro AV audio and conferencing, enterprise and telecoms software, pro AV controls and infrastructure, consumer electronics, content acquisition and audio.

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Harman International's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Harman International's revenue into 18 different product categories, the largest of which is consumer devices. For full access to Harman International's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Apr

29th

2026

19:50

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

How JBL is redefining 80 years of sound from Hollywood to the global stage

Eighty years is a massive milestone in the tech world. In an industry where brands often disappear as quickly as a viral trend, reaching eight decades of dominance is a feat reserved for the true titans.

Apr

29th

2026

14:32

Financial Results, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Samsung's Harman earnings to grow in 2Q on higher auto supply

Samsung's Harman division is expected to report increased earnings in the second quarter of 2024, driven by higher auto supply and continued demand for advanced automotive technologies. The subsidiary, acquired by Samsung in 2016 for KRW9.4 trillion, has consistently demonstrated strong financial performance, with revenue reaching KRW15.78 trillion in recent reporting periods.

Apr

29th

2026

12:13

New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Auto China 2026: HARMAN Ready Display enters mass production in China with ARCFOX Wendao V9

Apr 29, 2026 Harman BAIC Display Parts & Suppliers New products & technologies On April 24, HARMAN, at Auto China 2026, announced that HARMAN Ready Display will debut in the Wendao V9, the first premium multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) from ARCFOX, bringing Samsung’s proven display technology into the vehicle cabin on a mass scale.

Apr

29th

2026

09:33

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

HARMAN Ready Display Debuts in ARCFOX Wendao V9 with Advanced Mini-LED Technology

HARMAN has introduced its latest in-cabin display innovation, marking a significant advancement in automotive visual technology. At Auto China 2026, the company confirmed that its HARMAN Ready Display will be integrated into the ARCFOX Wendao V9, a premium multi-purpose vehicle designed for mass production.

Globalautoinsight

Apr

28th

2026

18:30

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

How JBL is redefining 80 years of sound from Hollywood to the global stage

Eighty years is a massive milestone in the tech world. In an industry where brands often disappear as quickly as a viral trend, reaching eight decades of dominance is a feat reserved for the true titans.

Manila Bulletin

Apr

28th

2026

18:30

中国贸促会英文网

On April 27, Li Xingqian, Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), met a delegation led by Christian Sobottka, President and Chief Executive Officer of HARMAN, USA (Harman International Industries, Inc.) in Beijing. They held in-depth discussions on topics such as deepening the exchanges between Chinese and US business communities, supporting the development of foreign-funded enterprises in China, and deepening the international cooperation of industrial chains and supply chains.

Apr

28th

2026

15:17

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Samsung's Next Gen Phones Might Be Getting A Major Audio Upgrade

Harman completed the acquisition of several hi-fi audio brands in 2025, including the likes of Denon, Marantz, Polk, Definitive Technology, and Bowers & Wilkins. The acquisition was just the latest in a string of them seen over the years, which brings even more high-end audio brands under the wider Samsung umbrella, as Harman is a subsidiary of the Korean tech giant.

Apr

27th

2026

08:29

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Not Done Weekly - Breaking Down Steps for AI Agents for Hospitality

Harman's throwaway stat — that 56% of a front desk agent's shift is administrative — is actually a framework in disguise. Every role in your hotel is some blend of three buckets, and until you've decomposed the roles, every AI conversation you have is premature.

Hospitality Net

Apr

27th

2026

04:55

JBL celebrates 80 years of powering voices

JBL from HARMAN is celebrating its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of “delivering sound that moves generations”. Since its founding by visionary engineer James B. Lansing in 1946, JBL says it has set the standard for audio innovation.

Apr

27th

2026

04:09

Emerging Tech, ESG, B2B Tag

JBL Celebrates 80 Years of Powering Voices

[세계뉴스통신/LOS ANGELES=세계뉴스통신] JBL, the iconic audio brand from HARMAN, is celebrating its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of delivering sound that moves generations. A legacy of leadership Since its founding by visionary engineer James B. Lansing in 1946, JBL has set the standard for audio innovation.

Segyenewsagency

Apr

26th

2026

18:30

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Not Done Weekly - Breaking Down Steps for AI Agents for Hospitality

Harman's throwaway stat — that 56% of a front desk agent's shift is administrative — is actually a framework in disguise. Every role in your hotel is some blend of three buckets, and until you've decomposed the roles, every AI conversation you have is premature.

Apr

26th

2026

09:01

JBL Celebrates 80 Years of Powering Voices

LOS ANGELES--(뉴스와이어)--JBL, the iconic audio brand from HARMAN, is celebrating its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of delivering sound that moves generations. A legacy of leadershipSince its founding by visionary engineer James B. Lansing in 1946, JBL has set the standard for audio innovation.

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