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TE Connectivity FAQ: Waynesboro PA, Email Contacts, and Sourcing Lessons

These are the TE Connectivity questions I've searched for, answered wrong, and eventually got right. I've spent about eight years buying connectors, sensors, and relays for industrial gear. Along the way I've made enough mistakes to build a small checklist. This page is that checklist, in FAQ form.

Quick directory

Is TE Connectivity the same as Tyco Electronics?

Yes, mostly. TE Connectivity is the rebranded company that used to be called Tyco Electronics. The name change happened in 2011, but a lot of existing products kept their old Tyco part numbers. If you see a data sheet with a Tyco logo, it isn't automatically old or fake.

In my first year, I rejected a legitimate supplier quote because the line item said 'Tyco' and I thought they were quoting me a discount-brand alternative. (Ugh.) I learned to check the base part number against the official TE catalog before judging a quote. Not every part is listed under both names, but the cross-reference is easy if you ask the right way.

What's the deal with 'TE Connectivity Waynesboro PA'?

TE does list operations in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and I've seen resumes from people who worked there in manufacturing and engineering roles. But search results mix it up with a Waynesboro, Virginia, location, and TE has so many legacy facilities that the city name alone can point you to the wrong building. If someone asks me, 'What is TE Connectivity Waynesboro PA known for?' I answer with another question: which product line and legal entity? The site focus has changed over the years.

My own close call: I typed 'Waynesboro, PA' on an NDA and sent it to the wrong legal entity. The recipient was kind enough to forward it. (Thankfully.) Not ideal, but workable. Verify the exact street address from TE's official page before you send anything.

How do I find a real TE Connectivity email address?

Go through te.com. That is the actual answer, not a scripted one. TE's public contact pages let you choose a region and product area, then route you to the right email address, phone number, or form. In North America, [email protected] is a common starting point, but I've seen the address change by product line and region. Never trust a third-party directory that lists a generic email and a long shelf life.

I learned this after sending an RFQ to a domain that looked like TE but wasn't. The quote came back with a lower price, 'free engineering support,' and a payment link. It was a front for fake parts. That mistake cost us about $1,800 in inspection and rework, and it added a week to the schedule. The real supplier was slower to quote, but not slower to deliver.

What is Infinity Pro, Inc.? Is it part of TE Connectivity?

As far as I can tell, Infinity Pro, Inc. is not a TE Connectivity brand or subsidiary. It shows up in the same search neighborhood because people include both phrases in the same query, not because they're connected. I had to explain this to a colleague who was convinced Infinity Pro was TE's new 'Infinity' connector line. It's not.

If you're evaluating a quote from Infinity Pro, Inc. for a TE part, treat it like any other independent distributor: check their business registration, ask for genuine TE part numbers, and see if they can provide an official TE certificate of conformance. That last request is a pain, but it saves the kind of pain I lived through in 2023.

Why does 'what is on my wifi' show up in my search for TE Connectivity?

Because search engines mash similar terms together. 'What is on my wifi' is a network admin question, not a TE Connectivity question. But here's where it gets interesting: many industrial devices now have TE sensors or modules inside, so those devices can show up in your WiFi client list under a manufacturer identifier like 'TE Connectivity' or 'Tyco.'

If you see a strange device on your network and search for it, you'll sometimes land on TE product pages. That doesn't mean your WiFi is hacked. Check your router's DHCP client list, identify the device by MAC address, then figure out why it's online. (Note to self: write this checklist before someone asks again.)

What are the most common sourcing mistakes with TE parts?

The most common one isn't counterfeit parts or late shipments. It's choosing a distributor based only on unit price. I've done it. A quote came in 11% below the established supplier, and I approved it to hit our budget. Then the freight quote appeared, then the parts didn't meet our packaging specification, then two connectors had bent pins, and then we paid to inspect all 480 pieces. The 'cheaper' quote ended up costing 23% more and took three weeks longer.

Now I compare total cost of ownership (TCO), not just the price on the top line: base price, freight, handling, lead time, quality inspection, and the cost of a missed deadline. This is also why I ask for a delivery date in writing. If a vendor can't commit to a date, their price is a number, not a promise.

How do I double-check a TE part number before ordering?

For TE Connectivity, the fastest way is to search the exact part number on te.com and compare the alphanumeric format. TE part numbers often have prefixes like 1-xxxxx-x or series codes like M12, RP, and so on. If a supplier's part number doesn't match the official format, ask for the manufacturer's datasheet. A real datasheet will have the TE or Tyco logo, a revision letter, and a document number. A scanned PDF with a logo on page two isn't enough.

I also keep a pre-order checklist: Does the part number exist in the official catalog? Do I have a confirmed lead time? Is the supplier's email domain legitimate? What is the total landed cost? That last one saved us the most money. Not because it caught errors, but because it made me slow down for fifteen minutes. That's enough time for the gut feeling to speak up.

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