Global Leader in Industrial Technology in the Transportation Sector Announces Strong Expansion Forecast in Brazil

Industrial & Commercial Transportation (ICT) Participates With High Relevance in Revenue in South America and Stands Out as a Major Business of TE Global

To meet the demands for more electronic components from the commercial vehicles and motorcycles industry, the terminal, connector, and sensor company TE Connectivity created the Industrial & Commercial Transportation (ICT) business unit. This unit celebrates ten years in 2022 with plans for investments in new technologies and significant business expansion in the country.

The creation of ICT came after the acquisition, in 2012, of Deutsch, a specialist in high-performance connectors. Since then, it has been understood that the needs of the commercial vehicle industry – light and heavy trucks, buses, agricultural vehicles, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles – are different from the needs of the automotive industry in many ways.

“TE’s commercial vehicle customers were served as automotive and we saw that something needed to change, as this market demands more specific solutions, often to meet regional needs,” says Monica Biazon, automotive sales and marketing director of TE South America. Over the years, this business unit has become responsible for manufacturing terminals and connectors, cables with Data Connectivity, and relay and fuse boxes. It also remains at the forefront of high voltage system assembly and special sensors and cables for the new needs of this industry.

For Monica, one of the most important markets for ICT is Brazil. “Our country is a leader in the agricultural segment and, therefore, has a very relevant strategic role in the global scenario,” she explains.

Monica also points out that, in the country, technologies in the agricultural sector are advancing rapidly and that the volume of heavy vehicles keeps pace with the evolution of these technologies in South America. One example of this is the process of electrification of commercial vehicles. Especially in Brazil, the truck and bus market has taken the lead in the electrification process, as it already has 100% electric vehicles produced in the country operating in the major commercial centers. “TE’s role now is to seek regional solutions that enable progress in the electrification of buses and trucks,” she says.

Projects and Achievements

One of the major global projects that emerged from this division of TE is the Deutsch line. Developed over the years with leading manufacturers of agricultural and construction machinery, the line currently leads the connection market for applications in harsh environments. This has allowed for advancements in precision agriculture technology, increased productivity in construction and mining, as well as acceleration of the electrification process and customized solutions.

In Brazil, the electric connection solutions that the ICT division of TE developed for the eDelivery, 100% electric light truck from Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus, stand out. Another highlight in the country is the collaboration with leading local systems integrators, which increasingly enables the localization of content through regional solutions such as the application of Data Connectivity components, High Voltage for electrification, relay and fuse boxes, sensors, and special cables.

Expectations

For the coming years, TE’s expectations regarding ICT are positive. The company anticipates accelerated growth to meet the needs for emission reductions, as well as increased productivity in the agricultural segment (such as precision agriculture, reduction of pesticides, and better soil utilization) and safety. It also foresees more comfort in the bus and truck segment, along with much more embedded electronic technology in motorcycles (a rapidly expanding market in Brazil) and electrification of vehicles in large urban centers.

About TE Connectivity Ltd.

TE Connectivity is a global leader in industrial technology, creating a safer, more sustainable, productive, and connected future. Its wide range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the most adverse environments, enables advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and home. With over 85,000 professionals, including more than 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, and Twitter.