Summary
TI Fluid Systems plc manufactures and sells fluid storage, carrying, and delivery systems primarily for the light-duty automotive market worldwide. It operates through two segments, Fluid Carrying Systems (FCS) and Fuel Tank and Delivery Systems (FTDS). The FCS segment offers brake and fuel lines and bundles, such as double-wall and single-wall steel fluid carrying lines, and bundles for brake and fuel systems; multi-layer plastic lines for vapor, thermal management, and exhaust treatment; sensor-integrated connectors for installation and system assembly; and heated plastic lines for selective catalyst reduction urea fluids. This segment also provides thermal products, including thermal management technology for hybrid-electric vehicle battery packs; climate control tube and hose assemblies; coaxial or tube-in-tube assemblies; accumulators and receiver dryers; and heater and radiator hoses, as well as powertrain products comprising gasoline direct injection lines and rails, high-pressure diesel lines, and turbocharger cooling lines, as well as quick connectors. The FTDS segment offers fuel tank products, such as plastic fuel tanks for gasoline, diesel, and flex fuel vehicles; partial zero-emissions vehicle fuel tanks; pressurized fuel tank systems for hybrid vehicles; low emission vehicle fuel tanks; delivery and return components; and plastic fuel filler tubes. This segment also provides pump and module products, such as brushed and brushless pumps, modules, electronics controls, additive dosing systems, and contact-resistive, noncontact piezo and sealed level sensors; and aftermarket products. Further, it provides tooling, and prototype and development services. The company serves automotive original equipment manufacturers. TI Fluid Systems plc was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Oxford, the United Kingdom.
History
TI Automotive was founded in 1918 as Penumatic Industrial Negator Corporation in Detroit, Michigan by James S. Godshalk and George J. Bowman. The company changed its name to TI Industries, Inc. in 1972 and opened a fluid storage systems facility in the Netherlands in 1973. In 1987, the company was renamed TI Automotive and began its expansion into Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world. In 2000, TI Automotive was acquired by Freudenberg. In 2013, TI Automotive was acquired by Bain Capital LLC.
Mission
To provide innovative and reliable fuel, brake, and transmission fluid systems that improve customer experience, enhance vehicle performance and safety, and reduce environmental impact.
Vision
To be the world's premier supplier of automotive fluid systems technology.
Key Team
Johannes Helmich (Chief Technology Officer)
Mr. Domenico Milicia (Chief HR & Communications Officer)
Mr. Matthew Keats Paroly (Chief Legal Officer & Company Sec.)
Ms. Stephanie Jett (Chief Commercial Officer)
Ms. Patricia Rodriguez (HR Director)
Mr. Stefan Rau (Exec. VP of Fluid Carrying Systems)
Recognition and Awards
In 2018, TI Automotive was recognized by Automotive News Europe as one of its 'Excellence in Manufacturing' award winners. This award recognizes companies that demonstrate “leadership, best-in-class processes, innovation, and quality.” In 2015, TI Automotive was named an Ohio Manufacturer of the Year by the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association.
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