GLOBAL: NEUTRIK has commemorated two major milestones — the production of its 2-billionth connector and its 50th anniversary — with a celebratory civic reception held at the Neutrik Group headquarters in Schaan, Liechtenstein. The event brought together 45 distinguished guests, including national and local government officials, media representatives, company leadership, and partner network members.

The reception featured opening remarks from Robert Büchel, Liechtenstein’s Minister of Economic Affairs, and Markus Beck, Deputy Mayor of Schaan, with Manfred Kaufmann, President of the Liechtenstein Parliament, also in attendance. A special highlight of the programme was a retrospective presentation charting NEUTRIK’s evolution over five decades as the world’s leading connector brand, culminating in the ceremonial presentation of the company’s 2-billionth connector to Georg Wohlwend, Delegate of the Board of Directors for the Neutrik Group.

The 2-billionth unit, an opticalCON HYBRID MED connector, symbolises NEUTRIK’s enduring focus on high-performance innovation and precision engineering. Produced in its advanced on-site manufacturing facility in Schaan, the opticalCON HYBRID MED is designed specifically for surgical and healthcare environments, transmitting high-resolution images and video in operating theatres. Its smooth, easy-to-clean form reduces trip hazards in surgical rooms while offering exceptional protection for the optical interface through integrated lenses and a sealing cover. The connector features 16 multimode fibre channels and 2 power pins, enabling robust, high-bandwidth signal transmission with minimal loss across all channels.

To further commemorate the brand’s 50th year, NEUTRIK has also unveiled a limited-edition anniversary product line. This includes special versions of its iconic male and female XLR connectors and a ¼ inch instrument plug, each finished with a new conductive zinc-based dark grey metallic coating and engraved with the NEUTRIK 50 YEARS commemorative logo.

Commenting for the Neutrik group, Georg Wohlwend stated, “For 50 years, NEUTRIK has set the standard in connectivity, enabling our customers to achieve incredible feats in audio, video, data and power applications. As we look ahead, we remain steadfast in our commitment to innovation and reliability, ensuring that NEUTRIK remains synonymous with excellence for generations to come.”