Events and news

The analysts at PAC have once again ranked Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Technology “Best in Class” in the “Digital Platforms for Industrial Edge Management” category in the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026. This marks the fifth consecutive time that the open automation platform has received this accolade. Key factors included, in particular, the platform’s high level of cyber resilience, its openness, and PLCnext Technology’s strong position in energy applications and critical infrastructure.

With revenue growth of over 20 percent in the first half of 2026, Phoenix Contact’s business performance has been very strong. This is due, in particular, to the dynamic developments in international markets.

Phoenix Contact is expanding its UM-BASIC/-PRO series of extruded profile housings with new cover lids and a new hood that provide complete coverage of the profile.

The PTS 1,5/ PH-CLIP-B pin strip PCB connectors from Phoenix Contact are specifically designed for conveniently looping through potentials in building applications.

The new SPTH 1,5 and 3 PCB terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact combine a compact design with proven Push-in Technology and enable tool-free wiring of conductors up to 4 mm².

With the Caparoc IIoT framework, Phoenix Contact enhances the communication capabilities of the circuit breaker system of the same name by providing end-to-end OT and IT connectivity. The operating data and diagnostic data from the Caparoc modules is made available directly to higher-level systems via standardized interfaces. Operators gain maximum transparency and benefit from higher system availability.