SWEP's sourcing provides a competitive advantage by fully engaging our suppliers in our efforts to exceed our customers' expectations of quality, innovation, costs, and delivery.
To become a SWEP supplier, we highly value the following criteria:
- Respect for and compliance with laws.
- The safety of all employees.
- The right quality.
- A high level of ethical business behavior.
- Environmentally driven organizations.
- A service-minded approach with pro-active communication.
- A commitment to continuous supply.
- An attitude of continuous improvement.
- Fair market price.
Products sourced
Here are some of the categories sourced by SWEP. They are not listed in order of importance, and are not limited to this list.
- Metal: Stainless steel (in coils and bars), Copper foil (in coils), Nickel foil (in coils)
- Machined parts: Turning, lathing, Laser cutting, Punching, Stamping
- Production equipment: Presses, Testing equipment, Furnaces, Welding equipment, Automation
- Transportation
- Services
- Packaging
- Insulation
- Consumables
Prerequisites
To become a SWEP supplier, you must be able to comply with our standard conditions and the following prerequisites. They are not listed in order of importance, and are not limited to the list below:
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
- PED and ASME certification for the raw materials and components.
- Full material traceability.
- Total respect for our material standards and design requirements.
- Excellent and proven level of on-time deliveries to customers.
- Excellent level of process control and quality management targeting zero defects.
- Compliance with REACH and ROHS.
- Compliance with Dodd Frank Act, Conflict Minerals.
- Compliance with safety regulations (e.g. CE marking in Europe).
- MSDS for chemicals.