Tenneco, Inc.

Tenneco, Inc. is an American global manufacturer and marketer of automotive products, serving both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket. The company's mission is to deliver innovative solutions that enhance vehicle performance, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce emissions, with a vision to be a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer in the automotive sector. Headquartered in Northville Charter Township, Michigan, Tenneco operates globally with a significant presence across six continents.

Tenneco's core business is structured around several key segments: Clean Air, Powertrain, DRiV, and Performance Solutions. The Clean Air segment focuses on products and systems designed to reduce pollution and improve engine performance, while Powertrain delivers original equipment engine components for various vehicle applications. DRiV manages a wide range of aftermarket products under brands such as Monroe and Champion, and Performance Solutions develops advanced suspension technologies, ride control, braking solutions, and systems for noise, vibration, and harshness reduction. These offerings cater to light vehicles, commercial trucks, off-highway equipment, and high horsepower engines.

In November 2022, Tenneco was acquired by Apollo Global Management in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7.1 billion, transitioning the company from a publicly traded entity to a privately held one. Recent reports from April 2026 indicate that Apollo Global Management is exploring options for a potential Tenneco initial public offering (IPO), which could value the company at around $14 billion. Jim Voss serves as the Chairman and CEO. The company continues to innovate, with recent announcements including breakthroughs in passive damper valve technology and a partnership with the Cadillac Formula 1® Team as an official technical partner for its 2026 debut.

Latest updates

Airbus Supplier Awards Signal Tenneco Systems Protection's Aerospace Resilience

Event summary

  • Tenneco Systems Protection has received the 'Supplier of the Year' award from Airbus for the third consecutive year.
  • The company also received the Airbus Engineering Award, recognizing technical expertise and innovation.
  • Systems Protection manufactures protective sleeving and shielding solutions in Crépy-en-Valois, France, supplying Airbus across numerous aircraft components.
  • Cassie Malloy, VP and General Manager of Systems Protection, attributed the awards to collaboration and a culture of innovation.

The big picture

Tenneco Systems Protection's consistent recognition by Airbus underscores the critical role of specialized suppliers in the aerospace industry, where component reliability and performance are paramount. The awards highlight Systems Protection's ability to meet stringent aerospace requirements, but also emphasize the concentration risk inherent in serving a single, major customer. Airbus's ongoing investments in new aircraft programs will likely dictate the future demand for Systems Protection's products.

What we're watching

Contract Dependence
The continued reliance on Airbus as a key customer exposes Systems Protection to potential risks associated with Airbus's order fluctuations and program delays.
Geopolitical Risk
The Crépy-en-Valois facility's location in France introduces geopolitical and economic risks that could disrupt production and supply chain operations.
Innovation Pace
The ability of Systems Protection to maintain its competitive edge will depend on the pace of innovation in advanced materials and manufacturing processes within the aerospace sector.
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