Verified Sep 2026
Thermal & Fluid Systems
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Auburn Hills, Michigan
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Since 1922
TI Automotive is a global Tier 1 supplier of automotive fluid handling and thermal management systems with more than 100 years of operating history. Formed through ABC Technologies' April 2025 acquisition of TI Fluid Systems plc, the combined business reported pro forma 2024 revenue of approximately $5.4 billion USD, serves all major global OEMs from 98-plus manufacturing locations, and holds top-three market positions in brake lines, fuel lines, and fuel tank systems.
TI Automotive at a glance
Revenue
€3.4B
FY2024 TIFS standalone audited · ~€4.7B FY2025 Berylls combined est.
Employees
27,000–35,000
Combined entity ~34,600 · Apr 2025 press release
Founded
1922
Harry Bundy and Company, Detroit · first Ford contract
Headquarters
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Ownership
ABC Technologies
Apollo-backed · Acquired Apr 2025 · EV >£1.8B · Oaktree minority
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 45001:2018
142/142 audits passed 2025 · Bureau Veritas · expires Sep 2027
Import activity
21
US import shipments on record
Known customers
Toyota · GM · Hyundai · Ford · BMW · Honda · Nissan · VW · Stellantis · Mercedes-Benz
Company press · plant-level awards
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records, through April 2026
US sea imports
21
Named foreign suppliers
4
Top origins
Europe · Mexico
Most recent shipment
Apr 20, 2026

Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from TI Automotive.
What this tells a buyer
21 US ocean-freight shipments is very low for a business of this scale -- reflecting a local-to-market manufacturing model across 98 plants in 27 countries, not a company that sources finished goods through US ports.
Top suppliers in the US import record include tubing specialists (Hydro Precision Tubing, Euroconsol, Hidro Rubber) and a Mexican fluid-chemicals supplier, consistent with a company importing specialty input materials for its US fluid-systems plants.
The low US import count does not reflect limited US presence: TI Automotive operates multiple US plants (including Hillsdale, Michigan) and sources most US-market production domestically.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Sep 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
€3.4 billion revenue in FY2024 (TIFS standalone audited) with a 7.8% Adjusted EBIT margin -- expanding 40 basis points year on year despite a market-wide production decline. Berylls combined est. ~€4.7B for FY2025.
102 years of continuous operation; publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange from 2017 to 2025, acquired by ABC Technologies (Apollo-backed) in April 2025 for an enterprise value of over £1.8 billion.
Passed 142 out of 142 IATF audits across TI Automotive in 2025, with documented supplier quality awards from Toyota, GM (7th consecutive year), Hyundai, Ford, and Nissan.
What TI Automotive makes
TI Automotive is a global Tier 1 supplier of fluid handling and thermal management systems for passenger cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles across all propulsion types. The business operates two broad product segments. Fluid Carrying Systems (FCS), which accounts for roughly 57% of revenue, covers brake lines, fuel lines, multilayer low-permeation plastic tubes, high-pressure steel tubes, and connectors. Fluid Tank and Delivery Systems (FTDS), the remaining 43%, covers fuel storage, pump modules, and delivery systems for diesel, gasoline, flex-fuel, and hybrid vehicles.
Thermal management has become the segment with the most engineering intensity. The company's refrigerant and coolant product families span individual components, modular assemblies, and fully integrated thermal management architectures for battery-electric vehicles. Its Integrated Thermal Management Actuator (ITMA) platform combines all cooling distribution functions into a single compact module, targeting BEV programs where thermal loop complexity and weight are engineering constraints. Related products include inner battery fluid distributors, electrical coolant pumps, coolant flow valves, refrigerant accumulators, and receiver dryers.
For battery-electric and hydrogen vehicles, TI Automotive supplies battery enclosures, hydrogen tank liners, busbar holders, and battery module end plates, positioning the company to grow content per vehicle as the powertrain mix shifts. Cleaning lines for ADAS sensor systems and interior kinetic parts round out the portfolio. The company holds top-three or top-five market positions across its major product categories, per its own investor materials. In China, the company reports active pursuit of local OEM programs, with 66 launches in 2024 including approximately two-thirds with local Chinese OEMs.
Financial performance
TI Fluid Systems, the predecessor publicly listed entity, reported revenue of €3,360.3 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, a decline of 4.4% as reported and 3.5% at constant currency, against €3,516.2 million in 2023. The decline reflected destocking by a large OEM in the Americas, a managed exit from an unprofitable product line, and a reduction in Asia Pacific volumes linked to Global OEM production cuts in China. European revenue grew 3.1%, outperforming the regional market.
Despite the top-line pressure, Adjusted EBIT margin expanded 40 basis points to 7.8% (2023: 7.4%), reaching €260.8 million. That margin improvement, delivered in a year of revenue contraction and higher restructuring costs, reflected what the company described as intensified productivity and efficiency programmes in the second half of 2024. Adjusted Return on Capital Employed remained at 26.8%. Full-year bookings reached €2.7 billion, including €1.1 billion of EV-related awards.
Following ABC Technologies' acquisition on April 15, 2025, for an enterprise value of over £1.8 billion, TI Fluid Systems ceased to be a standalone listed company. The combined entity, now branded TI Automotive, reported pro forma combined revenue of approximately $5.4 billion (USD) for 2024, with roughly 34,600 employees across 26 countries. Berylls Strategy Advisors, in its 2026 Top-100 automotive supplier study, estimates the combined group's automotive-segment revenue at approximately €4.7 billion for FY2025, reflecting the first full fiscal year of the combined entity. That figure is a Berylls forecast, not audited financial disclosure from TI Automotive, which is no longer a reporting public company.
Ownership and history
TI Automotive traces its origin to Harry Bundy and Company, founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1922. The company's first contract was with Ford Motor Company, supplying gas lines for the Model T. Subsequent decades brought NYSE listing (1976 as Bundy Corporation), acquisition by TI Group in 1988, and the formation of TI Automotive Ltd as an independent company in 2001 after Smiths Group acquired TI Group. The company listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2017 as TI Fluid Systems plc, becoming a FTSE 250 constituent.
Between 2022 and 2024, the company opened five e-Mobility Innovation Centres -- in Rastatt, Germany; Incheon, South Korea; Nagoya, Japan; Jiading, China; and Auburn Hills, Michigan -- as engineering hubs for BEV thermal systems development.
ABC Technologies, a Toronto-based automotive Tier 1 owned primarily by funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, completed the acquisition of TI Fluid Systems on April 15, 2025, paying an enterprise value of over £1.8 billion in an all-cash scheme of arrangement. Oaktree Capital Management holds a minority equity interest in the combined group. The combined business was rebranded TI Automotive, a name the two companies said reflects a heritage spanning more than 100 years and a shared focus on engineering-intensive, safety-critical components. Operational headquarters remain in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Terry Campbell, previously President and CEO of ABC Technologies, leads the combined group. Bill Schilling, who brings finance leadership experience from Dowlais Group, GKN Automotive, and Aptiv, serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Certifications and quality
TI Automotive operates its manufacturing facilities under IATF 16949, the sector-standard quality management system for automotive suppliers. In 2025, per the company's own LinkedIn communications, its teams completed and passed 142 out of 142 IATF audits across the global network. The ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety certificate, issued by Bureau Veritas, covers design and manufacturing of plastic, rubber-coated steel, and tube components and fluid carrying assemblies, with a recertification audit completed in April 2024 and a certificate running through September 2027. The company's Juatuba plant in Brazil achieved Ford Q1 Certification in November 2024, which designates Ford-preferred supplier status. APQP and PPAP are referenced as standard quality procedures in the company's supplier-facing materials.
Known customers
TI Automotive's investor presentations name Volkswagen, Stellantis, Kia-Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Renault, Toyota, BMW, GM, Great Wall, Honda, Mazda, and Geely as customers, describing the business as serving all major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Plant-level awards and program-specific evidence corroborate specific supply relationships:
Customer | Evidence | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
Toyota | Zero Defect Recognition Award for Toyota 330B fuel tank program (Changchun plant); Toyota 530B program (Chonburi and Guangzhou plants); Guangzhou Toyota Supplier Quality Award (2023) | Documented |
GM | 7th consecutive GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award for DMAX engine push rods (Hillsdale, Michigan plant) (2023) | Documented |
Hyundai | 2023 Supplier of the Year award for brake and fuel products (San Jose Campos plant, per company LinkedIn post) | Documented |
Ford | Ford Q1 Certification achieved at Juatuba, Brazil plant (per company LinkedIn post, Nov 2024) | Documented |
Additional OEM names -- Volkswagen, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, BMW, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Geely, Great Wall -- appear in investor presentations and program award references. 4 rows shown with direct program-level documentation; remaining OEM relationships are investor-deck attributed.
Frequently asked questions
What does TI Automotive make?
TI Automotive makes fluid handling and thermal management systems for passenger vehicles across all propulsion types. Its core products include brake and fuel lines, fuel tank and delivery systems, and thermal management modules for battery-electric vehicles -- including refrigerant and coolant lines, integrated thermal modules, and battery enclosures.
Who owns TI Automotive?
TI Automotive is owned by ABC Technologies, a Toronto-based automotive Tier 1 supplier backed primarily by Apollo Global Management, with Oaktree Capital Management as a minority equity holder. ABC Technologies acquired the predecessor company, TI Fluid Systems plc, in April 2025 for an enterprise value of over £1.8 billion.
What is TI Automotive's revenue?
TI Fluid Systems, the predecessor entity, reported revenue of €3.36 billion for FY2024. The combined TI Automotive entity reported pro forma 2024 revenue of approximately $5.4 billion USD. Berylls Strategy Advisors estimates the group's automotive-segment revenue at approximately €4.7 billion for FY2025, reflecting the first full year of the combined business.
Where is TI Automotive headquartered?
TI Automotive's operational headquarters are in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. The parent company, ABC Technologies, is based in Toronto, Canada, which is why some industry studies list TI Automotive under Canada in supplier rankings.
Who are TI Automotive's customers?
TI Automotive's publicly listed customers include Volkswagen, Stellantis, Kia-Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Renault, Toyota, BMW, GM, Great Wall, Honda, Mazda, and Geely. The company describes its customer base as all major global automotive OEMs. Plant-level awards from Toyota, GM, Hyundai, Ford, Nissan, Honda, and DAF corroborate active supply relationships with specific programs.
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Latest news
Sep 2025
TI Automotive made its debut appearance under the combined brand at IAA Mobility in Munich, presenting its powertrain-agnostic portfolio including lightweight washers, pressurized coolant tanks, and ultra-light hybrid fuel tanks (ABC Technologies press release).
Apr 2025
ABC Technologies completed its acquisition of TI Fluid Systems for an enterprise value of over £1.8 billion; the combined business was rebranded TI Automotive, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan under CEO Terry Campbell (company press release).
Mar 2025
TI Fluid Systems reported FY2024 results: €3.36 billion revenue, 7.8% Adjusted EBIT margin, expanding 40 basis points despite a 3.5% constant-currency revenue decline (London Stock Exchange announcement).
Refreshed weekly · updated Sep 22, 2026
Leadership

Terry Campbell
President & CEO

Bill Schilling
Chief Financial Officer
Location & contact
Certification

IATF 16949 · ISO 45001:2018
Design and manufacturing of plastic, rubber coated steel and tube components and fluid carrying assemblies
Recertified April 2024 (ISO 45001:2018, expires Sep 2027)
Inside the facility

e-Mobility Innovation Centre, Auburn Hills -- engineers test EV skateboard chassis and thermal management systems alongside OEM customers

X-ray vehicle cutaway showing TI Automotive fluid carrying and thermal management systems across brake, fuel, and coolant circuits

TI Automotive team receives Hyundai 2023 Supplier of the Year award for brake and fuel products, San Jose Campos plant
Photos and press materials: tifluidsystems.com · abctechnologies.com
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