TE Connectivity to Acquire HENN Connector's Plastic Air and Fluid Connection Solutions Unit
TE Connectivity agreed to buy HENN Connector Group's plastic solutions business for air and fluid connection systems, expanding its offerings for electrified, software-defined and automated vehicles.
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What Happened
TE Connectivity has entered a definitive agreement to acquire the business unit for plastic solutions in air and fluid connection systems from HENN Connector Group, a provider of high-tech connection systems for the automotive industry. The acquisition is expected to close in TE's fiscal fourth quarter, ending September 2026. TE says the deal expands its technology portfolio and strengthens its position as a partner for next-generation electrified, software-defined and increasingly automated vehicles. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The acquisition comes amid significant technological transformation in the automotive industry. As powertrains become increasingly electrified, vehicle architectures evolve toward software-defined designs, and advanced driver assistance systems become more sophisticated, automakers are demanding integrated vehicle platforms. In addition to electrical power and data transmission, thermal management as well as air and fluid connectivity are becoming more important. TE says the expanded product portfolio will be integrated into its global offering under the name HENN Fluid Line, and the company will open a new office in Dornbirn, Austria.
TE Connectivity announces definitive agreement to acquire HENN's plastic solutions business unit.
Acquisition expected to close.
- Quick-connect solutions for fluid applications compliant with VDA and SAE standards
- Integrated assemblies combining electrical connectors with interfaces for water, air or coolant
- High-quality quick-connect couplings used in engine cooling and charge-air systems
- Solutions for thermal management and compact, functionally integrated vehicle architectures
“The future of the automotive industry will be defined by highly integrated systems. By expanding our portfolio, we are strengthening our ability to combine electrical, data and fluid connectivity solutions into integrated systems. This enables us to help our customers efficiently meet the requirements of future vehicle generations.”
“This business unit was built at HENN through a strong commitment to innovation and technological expertise. By joining TE, it will now benefit from a global platform where these solutions can be scaled internationally, combined with electrical applications, and integrated into new vehicle platforms as complete system solutions.”
Demand for reliable cooling solutions is increasing, particularly in electrified vehicles. High-voltage batteries, electric drive systems, inverters, charging units and electronic control units all require effective thermal management. Advanced driver assistance systems also place greater demands on the supply and cleaning of sensors, making more highly integrated system solutions essential. After the acquisition, HENN will continue to operate independently and will further strengthen and expand its activities, particularly in premium metal coupling systems and non-mobility applications.
Previously from TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity has been expanding through acquisitions. In July 2026, it agreed to acquire Astrodyne TDI, a provider of power management and filter solutions for mission-critical industrial applications, to strengthen its portfolio in automation and electrification.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of TE Connectivity's official releases.
Why this matters
The acquisition lets TE combine electrical, data and fluid connectivity into integrated systems, which automakers need as vehicles become electrified and software-defined. Thermal management is especially important in electric vehicles, where batteries and drive systems require cooling. HENN will keep operating independently, and TE plans a new office in Dornbirn, Austria.
Terms in This Story
- ADAS
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems — technologies that assist drivers with tasks such as braking, parking, and lane keeping.
- Thermal management
- The process of controlling temperatures of vehicle components to maintain performance and safety.
- VDA
- German Association of the Automotive Industry (Verband der Automobilindustrie); its standards cover component dimensions and interfaces.
- SAE
- Society of Automotive Engineers; a standards organization that defines specifications for vehicle systems and components.
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