Sourcing
The right supplier base makes production competitive. UFAB’s global sourcing aligns need, quality, and cost—so you get the right component, from the right supplier, at the right time.
Three key advantages
A global, quality-assured network
Over 550 suppliers across Europe and Asia, built since the mid-1970s and continuously developed. The breadth and depth let us match your requirements quickly—regardless of component, volume, or specialization.
Cost and competitiveness
Purchased material often represents about 70% of total product value; supplier selection and volume consolidation directly shape your margins. UFAB aggregates volumes across customer flows to negotiate terms smaller players rarely achieve on their own.
Risk control and quality assurance
For us, sourcing also means qualification, monitoring, and supplier development. That reduces deviations, secures traceability, and prevents surprises in production.
From cost driver to business advantage
A weak supply chain drives cost. Safety stock, uncertain availability, and bottlenecks quickly erode margins—especially in complex manufacturing. UFAB has built a systematic approach to global sourcing: long-term relationships, clear quality criteria, and purchasing expertise that weighs price, risk, and delivery performance. The result is a considered chain—fewer surprises, no unnecessary downtime, and no excess inventory.
The network has grown since the mid-1970s and today comprises more than 550 quality-assured suppliers in Europe and Asia. For you, that means rapid access to the right competencies, price points, and materials—and, for smaller customers, genuine economies of scale by riding along on consolidated volumes.
We keep sourcing clearly separated from logistics to highlight the value of both. Sourcing secures the right supplier, terms, and quality; logistics is described separately. Together they create a flow that is robust day-to-day and scalable as demand increases.
That’s how we help you do more—with less. That’s Industrial Performance™ in practice.
Contact usScope & deliverables
Supply Management
Supplier mapping and qualification, including supply-chain quality assurance and ongoing supplier development
Cost Control
Volume consolidation across customer flows, price and terms negotiation, contracting and performance follow-up.
Purchasing categories
E.g. sheet-metal, plastics, electric motors, machine elements, pneumatic components, etc.
Two ways to better performance
Core Services
Co-Design
Through early involvement, we optimize manufacturability with CAD expertise and in-house prototyping – reducing cost, lead times, and improving efficiency.
Welding
Our certified welders ensure high-precision welding for demanding applications, delivering strength, durability, and quality in every joint.
Machining
From prototypes to large-scale production, we provide high-precision machining with tight tolerances, optimized for efficiency and performance.
Assembly
We handle everything from subassemblies to fully integrated systems, ensuring seamless functionality and quality at every stage.
Sourcing
Leveraging a trusted supplier network, we secure the right materials and components at the right time—ensuring cost-efficiency and reliability.
Industrialization
Transform complex ideas into efficient, scalable production systems—streamlining every step from design to deployment with minimal waste and maximum impact.