TE Connectivity to Acquire HENN's Air and Fluid Connection Systems Unit
The deal adds thermal-management hardware including quick-connect couplings for EV cooling systems.
TE Connectivity has entered a definitive agreement to acquire the plastic air and fluid connection systems business unit of HENN Connector Group, adding thermal-management hardware to its portfolio of electrical power and data connectors.
What Happened
Under the deal, TE will integrate the acquired unit under the name HENN Fluid Line and open a new office in Dornbirn, Austria. The company's products include quick-connect couplings for fluid applications compliant with VDA and SAE standards, along with integrated assemblies that combine electrical connectors with interfaces for water, air or coolant. These assemblies consolidate functions, reduce installation space and simplify vehicle assembly.
Why It Matters
In electrified vehicles, high-voltage batteries, electric drive systems, inverters, charging units and electronic control units all require cooling, and quick-connect couplings join the fluid lines that link them. Advanced driver assistance systems add further demands for sensor supply and cleaning. By combining electrical, data and fluid connectivity solutions, TE positions itself to offer integrated systems as vehicle platforms become increasingly complex.
The Bottom Line
After the sale, HENN will continue operating independently and focus on premium metal coupling systems and non-mobility applications. No financial terms were disclosed.
