TT UR Precision Resistors joint venture to address increasing technology and costs demands through a unique combination of engineering expertise and manufacturing excellence
Woking, UK, 15 November, 2018 – TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, has underlined its commitment to supporting growing worldwide demand for precision resistors by announcing an agreement to establish a joint venture with UniRoyal, the worlds second largest resistor manufacturer. Building on the existing, successful relationship between the two companies, TT UR Precision Resistors brings together the design engineering strength of TT Electronics with UniRoyals unrivalled ability to manufacture quality resistors in high volumes.
The new joint venture, which will focus on thick-film, thin-film and metal-based resistors, will be registered in the UK and owned equally by both partners. Manufacturing will be based at UniRoyals established site in Kunshan, China, as the best-cost location benefiting from proven infrastructure and resistor manufacturing knowhow. As a result, TT UR Precision Resistors will be uniquely positioned to effectively address the electronics sectors unprecedented and increasing demand for high-quality resistor technologies in volume at competitive price points.
TT and UniRoyal have successfully cooperated for more than a decade, producing high-quality resistors for specific target markets such as automotive, industrial automation and white goods. The new joint venture will initially produce proven, higher-volume resistors currently supplied by UR to TT, and develop new products targeted at strategic opportunities. A range of new precision resistors, in thick-film, thin-film, and metal technologies is planned, with the first new products being available in 2019. These will be distributed by both partner-companies.
Our partner, UniRoyal, has complementary design and manufacturing strengths, and is well established in strategically important Asian markets, said Tim Roberts EVP Sensors and Specialist Components, TT Electronics. With the added value of TTs advanced technical capabilities and worldwide distribution channels, we expect TT UR Precision Resistors to quickly become a leading supplier to global markets.
Building on our record of successful flourishing collaboration, this new joint venture combines our two companies best competencies more strongly than ever before, added Tao Hao, CEO, UniRoyal. Leveraging proven technical capabilities, organisational strengths and distribution infrastructures we will bring forward a range of superior-performing products, targeting exciting market opportunities.
About TT Electronics
TT Electronics is a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications. With nearly 5,000 staff members operating from 28 key locations around the world, TT designs and manufactures a wide range of electronic components, power management, manufacturing and IoT connectivity solutions for applications in the aerospace and defence, medical, industrial and transportation sectors.
For more information about TT Electronics visit www.ttelectronics.com
About UniRoyal
Established in 1978 and specialising in the mass manufacture of electronic resistors, UniRoyal has been the hallmark of diligence and world-class performance in the industry. With more than four decades of experience, the group is aiming to excel even further.
For more information about UniRoyal visit www.uni-royal.cn
