# TI Fluid Systems collaborates with Ford and 3M to produce respirator components

TI Fluid Systems collaborated with Ford and 3M to produce air flex tube assemblies for powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR) at its New Haven, Michigan and Ashley, Indiana facilities in response to COVID-19 demand.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2020-04-27
- Where: New Haven, Michigan and Ashley, Indiana, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: air flex tube assemblies for PAPR respirators
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [TI Fluid Systems](https://endata.com/companies/7205.md)
- [Ford Motor Company](https://endata.com/companies/3544.md) (partner)
- [3M](https://endata.com/companies/3594.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [autotechinsight.spglobal.com](https://autotechinsight.spglobal.com/news/5254907/covid-19-pandemic-ti-fluid-systems-collaborates-with-ford-3m-to-produce-air-flex-tube-assemblies-for-respiratory-systems), 2020-04-27: "We are honored to support Ford and 3M with our technical and manufacturing expertise in furthering this humanitarian initiative."
- [aftermarketnews.com](https://www.aftermarketnews.com/ti-fluid-systems-to-support-ford-3m-in-producing-air-purifying-respirators/), 2020-04-27: "We are honored to support Ford and 3M with our technical and manufacturing expertise in furthering this humanitarian initiative."

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