Together for the best quality
Our suppliers have a significant influence on our company's success. That is why we rely on efficient and innovative partners. This is the only way we can guarantee our customers the quality they have come to expect from us and for which our family business is recognized worldwide. We rely on long-term business relationships that offer planning security and stability for both sides.
Trustful partnership
We attach great importance to the continuous development of our supplier base and cultivate our partnerships intensively. We involve our suppliers in development, production and business processes at an early stage. In this way, we ensure the exchange of know-how, ideas and expertise.
We pay particular attention to intensive and transparent communication and mutual respect when working together. With our Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Service Providers, we are committed to honesty and fairness in our daily dealings with suppliers and service providers and expect the same in return.
Brose Supplier Portal
Our Brose Supplier Portal is our global platform for collaboration and communication between Brose and our suppliers. Prerequisite is that you have a valid supplier number and your company is already enabled by Brose.
Brose Supplier-Change-Process
Change requests from suppliers exclusively for series parts regarding product, process, etc. are transmitted to Brose via this application.
Supplier trainings
At Brose, partnership with suppliers has a high priority. In order to improve continuous cooperation with our suppliers, we conduct supplier training worldwide. These training courses improve and increase ability to react to challenges in today’s automotive industry. If you have any questions about the training courses or would like to register, you can contact supplier.development@brose.com
The training offers the following parts:
Part 1 - Quality Management and Supplier Management
- Basic quality requirements for suppliers
- Supplier management and Supplier evaluation
- 8D-Problem-Solving-Process
Part 2 - Product Development Process (Brose-PDP)
- Feasibility Study (FS)
- Initial Sampling (PPAP/PPF)
Part 3 - Core competencies in Project Management
- Stakeholder and communication management
- Project Scheduling
- Risk management
Part 4 - Communication and customer orientation
- Personalization of conversation skills to avoid difficult situations
- Methods and techniques for solution-oriented attitudes and language
- Reflection of thinking and behavior patterns to identify inhibiting factors
- Strategies for resolving difficult situations to strengthen the customer-supplier relationship
- Work on own case studies to cope with unpleasant situations in a goal-oriented and self-confident way
Part 5 - Technical Cleanliness
- Requirements of the handbooks VDA 19.1 and VDA 19.2
- Specific requirements of the Brose norms
Part 6 - Project Management for investment suppliers
- Specific requirements of Brose for investment suppliers
- Communication management and Requirements management
- Change- and Risk management
Part 7 - Logistic requirements
- Logistic basics
- Supplier sourcing and Supplier selection
- Operational logistics and packaging
Part 8 - Supply Chain Due Diligence Law
Certificate management
Certificates/self-assessments are an important part of proving the suitability of suppliers for the Brose Group.
These must be updated regularly. This is done via the certificate/self-assessment upload form.
Certificates (e.g. IATF 16949, ISO 14001): every 3 years
Self-assessments (e.g. for D-parts, CQI): every year
Mechatronics
Brose specialized for innovations in mechatronics. Our requirements range from cable harnesses and individual electrical and electronic components to complete electric motors. We set high standard and seek reliable, innovative, high-performance components for our products. Our specifications leave no margin for error. This is the only way we can ensure that our customers receive the quality they expect from Brose worldwide.
Electric motors
Permanently excited direct current motors, 12 Volt, with and without gear box
Electronics
Integrated electronics with pressfit-technology for window regulator motors, door control units with CAN and LIN-Bus- interface, liftgate control unit sensor systems, power closing with integrated electronics
Integrated electronics for control (LIN or PWM) of commutated HVAC motors, integrated electronics for control of mechanic (ability range 150-300 W) and electronic (ability range 300-450 W) commutated Cooling Fan Modules
Wire Harness
Door and latch wire harnesses, length from 200 mm to 1000 mm, with specified connectors
Connection cable for Cooling Fan Modules, partially with overmolded leadframe
Connection cable for HVAC motors
Electronical Components
Active Components (Microcontroller, Driver ICs, Transceiver) and Passive Components in SMD and THT technology
Relays and PCB
Connectors and PINs
Housing and connectors for electronics in 1K or 2K, partly with over-molded leadframe
Pin and stamping parts with pressfit-technology
Commutators
Commutator from 6 to 24 Section, Outside Diameter from 10 mm to 40 mm
Covered Copper Wire
Nominal Diameter 0,03 mm - 2,2 mm
Temperature Index 180 - 220 °C
Brush Cards
Some with radio interference, sensor electronics and connection cable
Carbon Brushes
For mechanical-commutated electric motors for automotive
Hybrid Components
Contact units, Function/Carrier housings and Resolvers with a variety of technologies such as 1K (Thermo- Duroplastic), 2K and Silicon injection molding, bonding-, welding and soldering techniques
Metal
Our products impress our customers with their precision, functionality and durability. We use only the best metals, metal components and assemblies in order to meet customers' expectations. In addition to strip steel and aluminum coils, we use prefabricated parts in our deep-drawing, stamping, die casting, welding and cold forming processes. High-strength and ultra-light steels in our front seats help us to set benchmarks for lightweight design.
Steel / Alu (Coils and Barrs)
Coils
CRC, HRC, HDG, Aluminum, Material thickness from 0,6 mm to 5,0 mm
Steel bar/bright steel
Material diameter from 7,3 mm to 15,3 mm
Tubes
Tubes according to DIN EN 10305 / ASTM A513/A513M, cut to length, partially machined, outer diameter from 10 mm to 60 mm, inner diameter from 0,5 mm to 3 mm
Stamped and formed parts
Stamped parts
Part weights from 20 - 3.500 grams made off hot- or cold rolled material, galvanized or Aluminum with material thickness from 1,0 mm to 5,0 mm, ready-to-install, partially with thread, press studs or bushings; press nuts, in parts surface treated by painting, powder coating and galvanizing, required press force from 160 to up to 1.000 to
Fineblanking parts
Part weights up to 600 gram, material thickness from 1,0 mm to 7,0 mm, ready-to-install, partially hardened and coated, required press force from 250 to up to 1.000 to.
Deep drawn parts
Stamped- and deep drawn parts, partially made of hot-dip galvanized or high-strength material, with a part weight up to 2.500 grams, Material thickness from 0,6 mm to 2,0 mm, in parts surface treated by E-coating or powder coating, required press force up to 2.500 to
- Ready-to-install with press nuts and press studs.
- Secondary processes like MAG, WIG, Laser welding or clinching.
Welded assemblies
Assemblies containing of stamped and/or fineblanking parts and tubes, ready-to-install, e.g. with additional riveting and assembling scopes, Tube diameter from 10 mm to 35 mm, Grades according to DIN EN 10305 or ASTM A513/A513M
Die casting parts
Of aluminum, zinc and magnesium pre-finished, partly processed with low assembly works, weight from 10 grams up to 200 grams
Die Casting Housings
Aluminum Alloy, motor housings with precision-machining, ready for assembly, Net weight up to 500 gram
Electronic housing
Aluminum Alloy, Heat Sinks with tight tolerance requirements, ready for assembly, partially incl. insert parts, Net weight up to 250 g
Springs, wire-formed-parts
Springs
Compression-, tension-, torsion springs, wire diameter from 0,5 mm to 7,0 mm
Wire-formed parts
With material diameter from 0,5 mm to 8,0 mm, small stampings with material thickness from 0,25 mm to 1,5 mm, partially with assembling scopes
Gas Dampers
Diameter: 8/18 mm
Turned and gear parts
Turned parts
Made of steel, Diameter from 4,0 mm to 20 mm
Geared parts
Made of steel and brass, Diameter from 10 mm to 55 mm, hardened and / or as assembly
Steel spindles
Diameter from 5 mm to 25 mm, partially with assembling scopes
Motor Shafts
Made of steel, partly hardened and grinched, maschined, knurled
Laminations
Single laminations or lamination stacks out of electrical steel, material thickness from 0.5 to 1.0 mm, with or without powder coating
Bearings
Ball bearings from 22 mm to 32 mm outer diameter
Needle bearings
Thrust bearings
Cold forging parts
Fasteners made of steel, cold forged according to drawing, ready-to-install, galvanized or coated, Part weight from 1 gram to 260 gram
Powder metal parts
Part weight from 5 gram to 80 gram also with gear teeth
Magnets
Sintered Hard Ferrite Magnets
Segment and block type magnets for electric motors (Br: 380 - 480 mT, HcJ: 250 - 380 kA/m), Net weight up to 100 g
Resin bonded Ferrite Magnets
Resin bonded sensor ring magnets for signaling and positioning in electric motors
Sintered NdFeB Magnets
Block type rare earth magnets without heavy rare earth content (Br: 1.25 – 1.45 T, HcJ: 1100 – 1600 kA/m), Net weight up to 20g
Resin Bonded NdFeB Magnets
Ring type resin bonded rare earth magnets without heavy rare earth content (Br: > 800 mT)
Surface treatment
- E-Coating
- Powder coating
- Slide coating
- Heat treatment
- Galvanic coating
Plastics
Plastic-based components will play an increasingly important role in current and future automotive technology. We use these extremely light, robust materials primarily in door systems. With their low weight, plastics reduce fuel consumption and, as a result, lower CO2 emissions in line with legislation. We use plastic pellets in our production processes, as well as prefabricated plastic components. We use hybrid metal and plastic materials in our closure systems and seat adjusters.
Pellets
Mainly of basic materials: POM, PBT, PA, PE, PP
Plastic injection molded parts
Plastic parts with one- or mulit-component injection molding, Party with dovetial connection an mechanically stressed in use, Weight up to 100 grams
Large plastic parts manufactured by injection molding, stamping, (blow molding) gas injection molding, lightweight materials /-technologies, with a weight of 150 up to 1,000 gram, ready to assemble/use, partly visible or painted surfaces
Hybrid/Outsert components (plastic-/metal composite)
Stamping parts an fine blank parts coated or partly stamped with plastic, 2-component-machines and injection molding machines with clamping forces of 25 ton up to 320 ton are required, required stamping pressure from 5 ton up to 100 ton
Visible plastic molding parts
Outer and inner door handles made of plastics (multi-component assembly), required injection molding machines and die-casting machines with clamping forces from 20 ton up to 350 ton
Colored or bicolored coating of parts, chrome-plated
Rubber profiles and rubber formed parts
Weight < 1 gram up to 50 grams, made of EPDM and thermoplastic elastomers
Assemblies
Mechanical system assemblies are delivered ready to be installed in order to speed up the assembly process and increase our productivity. The same applies to Bowden cables for our window regulator, seat and closure systems. Both are produced according to our own specifications. We expect a high level of production stability and flexibility from our suppliers as well as active involvement in continuous product improvements and developments.
Bowden cables
Pre-finished bowden cables for window regulators, latches and seat adjusters, including cable, metal- and plastic components according to specification
Rivet assembly
Rivet, Press- and Clinchcomponents for seat rails and side panels
Functional devices like locking systems and recliners for seat and backrest systems
Pre-finished assemblies
Assemblies for window regulator and seat adjusters
Pre-finished simple and complex mechanically connected assemblies, containing metal, plastics and bent parts as well as wires
Mechanical assemblies
Partly assembled by semi-automatic up to full-automatic assembly machines
Gearing mechanism
Planetary gears, spindle gears for seats
Development according to specification or production according to drawing, including acoustic testing
Investments and services
Besides basic materials and finished components for production, our sourcing requirements include complex assembly lines, special machinery and test facilities, as well as tools for metal forming and plastic processing. In addition to innovative IT hardware and software, we are always on the lookout for efficient service providers in the areas of logistics, development and facility management.
Industrial facilities
Industrial facilities for manual, automated or high-automated assembly, special machines and testing machines.
Prefabrication systems
Pre-Production systems for the metalworking and plastics processing, surface finishing and coating technology. Machine tools and machining centers for mechanical and processing.
Supply of services and consulting services
Design services
Supporting services for mechanical and electrical development, design as well as calculation
Buildings / Facility Management
New buildings and reconstructions, design institutes, consultancy companies, maintenance buildings, cleaning, landscaping, winter service, purchase of energy (electricity, gas, central heating), furniture and CD-Articels
Information technologies
IT Infrastructure & Data Center
IT Data Center- Software, Network-/WAN-components, IT Cloud Service
Core Business IT
Core Business Applications (ERP, HR, EDI), IT Services, (Application Development)
IT Engineering
IT security, IT engineering software, IT- Shopfloor (software and hardware)
Workplace & Collaboration
Software and hardware for the workplace, software for collaboration, IT media equipment
Logistic services
Worldwide inbound and outbound freights (road, air and sea)
Tools
Stamping tools
Progressive die stamping and transfer tools for eccentric presses (press capacity 4,000 Kn up to 8,000 kN) for stripped steel coils (blank and hot dipped galvanized) and aluminum. Thickness from 0.6 mm up to 4.0 mm. Tool dimensions up to 3,500 mm x 1,200 mm x 600 mm. Tool weight max. 10 to.
Injection molds
Multiple moulds (2 to 48) with hot runner molding system (without a sprue) for injection molding machines with clamping forces up to 7,000 kN. Processing of technical plastics (e.g. PBT, POM, ...). Part weights from 2 grams up to 130 grams, volumes up to 5 million shots over livetime. Tool weight up to 13 to. Also used: multicomponent tools and stack tools.
Indirect material
Office suppliers, spare parts of production equipment, maintenance material and incidentals, office equipment, job safety equipment
Supplier requirements
We involve our suppliers in our development, production and business processes at an early stage. This generates a close, intensive exchange of know-how, ideas and expertise – and ensures optimum product realization. In return, we offer our suppliers excellent opportunities for development, attractive conditions and long-term partnerships.
Our suppliers are expected to meet the following requirements:
- Structures and logistics that are capable of supplying all Brose locations worldwide
- Highly competitive in terms of price, supply reliability and flexibility
- Constant willingness to reduce costs, ensure cost transparency and increase productivity
- Innovative, intent on continuous product and process improvement
- Experience and expertise of producing prototypes
- Acceptance of Brose purchasing terms
- Zero-defect principle for all deliveries
- Compliance with all current quality requirements
- Able to update data in the International Material Data System (IMDS)
- Electronic data exchange compatible with the Brose organization (e.g. EDI, Brose-Extranet)
- Willingness to invoice deliveries/services using the self-billing procedure
- Consideration of social responsibility as well as economic and ecological behavior in terms of sustainability, especially with regard to air quality, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, management of natural resources, waste reduction, water quality and water consumption
- Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations that must be considered when fulfilling the supply contract - in particular laws to combat corruption and money laundering, competition and antitrust law, export control and tax legislation
- No intentional offer of products that contain raw materials, that have contributed to human rights abuses, bribery or ethnic violations, or that have adversely affected the environment
- Use of verified and conflict-free raw material producers and refineries to obtain raw materials such as tin, tungsten, tantalum or gold
In general, Brose expects its suppliers to consider all of the above-mentioned points throughout the entire value chain.
Electronic Data Interchange
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) enables fast and secure data exchange with our customers and suppliers. Transfer of standardized business and product data takes place via a direct connection or network (VAN).
PKI and E-Mail encryption
To ensure confidentiality and data protection, we enable encrypted e-mail transmission via S/MIME. This is based on a public key infrastructure (PKI) available at Brose and requires an S/MIME-capable e-mail program at the communication partner.
