Automotive Demand CDE offers automotive-grade EMI/RFI suppression capacitors and other high-reliability parts suitable for harsh environments, including EVs, motor drives, and inverters. This positions the company to win business from EV and automotive suppliers, renewable energy projects, and industrial equipment manufacturers seeking durable capacitors and long-life performance.

Knowles Cross Sell With Knowles acquiring CDE, there is a strong opportunity to cross-sell power capacitors alongside RF filters and other Knowles components to existing customers. Develop joint value propositions for automotive, telecom, aerospace, and medical equipment segments and leverage Knowles channels to expand reach.

EMI RFI Opportunity New EMI/RFI suppression capacitor families and rugged class products expand CDE’s offering for EMI control in harsh environments. Target design wins in automotive, industrial, aerospace, and telecom equipment that require robust EMI filtering and reliability; provide design-in kits and engineering support to accelerate adoption.

Digital Advantage CDE’s use of ERP and cloud platforms, engineering design tools, and analytics enables closer collaboration with customers on bill of materials, lead times, pricing, and prototyping. Position CDE as a digitally integrated supplier that can streamline procurement, enable faster quote-to-order cycles, and support joint design reviews.

Local Capacity Recent plant closures highlight the importance of supply resilience. Emphasize CDE’s North American presence and current manufacturing capabilities under Knowles to reassure customers and offer regional stocking, reliable delivery, and continuity for automotive, industrial, and aerospace programs.