W. C. Heraeus – Purchasing
In mutual respect – fair and long-term customer-supplier relationships
W. C. Heraeus GmbH operates on an international basis and is essentially characterized by its business activities relating to precious metals and other high-grade materials as well as sophisticated technologies.
Against this backdrop we procure on national and international markets raw materials, production materials, capital goods and services. The high expectations that our customers place on innovative Heraeus products are relayed by us on the same scale to our suppliers. The quality and success of our products depend to a very large extent on the performance and capability of our suppliers.
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Our way of purchasing
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Pulling together in one direction!
A good collaboration between W. C. Heraeus GmbH and its worldwide suppliers augments both the success and the competitive ability of the company. This is why we perceive our suppliers as partners. However, it does not mean that we always make things easy for them. We are discerning, cost-conscious and have high demands regarding quality. Are you prepared to face up to this challenge and to assume a large degree of responsibility?
Then get in touch with us!
Once this initial step has been taken, we then choose according to a sound use of objective and comprehensible criteria. If you have managed to convince us, we look forward to mastering new challenges together with you in a close partnership.
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What we expect of you
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Certain prerequisites are called for in order to secure an amicable and long-lasting relationship with W. C. Heraeus GmbH.
These include:
- The availability of a QM system in line with DIN ISO 9001:2001 or a comparable respectively more sophisticated system
- Competitive market prices
- Excellent delivery performance
- Active contribution towards product optimization by means of continual technological progress
- Personal and trustful communication
- Respectful use of resources
We look forward to a successful co-operation with you.
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What do we purchase?
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Metals in the form of raw materials (bars, granules, powder, chunks)
Aluminium
Arsenic
Chrome
Copper
Gallium
Germanium
Indium
Nickel
Niobium
Silicon
Solder powder
Tantalum
Tin
Vanadium
Zinc
Zinc Aluminium
Zinc oxide
Ms. Freund
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Lay
Mr. Dinstl
Ms. Reiter
Mr. Dinstl
Ms. George
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Dinstl
Ms. Freund
Metals/ceramics in semifinished form (wires, sheets, tubes, ingots)
Aluminium
Aluminium oxide
Aluminium wire
Aluminium-Silicon wire
Beryllium (pure) bars/rods
Carbon
Chrome
Copper
Hafnium
Molybdenum
Nickel
Niobium
Precious metals (profiles, bars)
Precious metals (sheets)
Silicon
SST (Stainless steel)
Tantalum
Tin wire
Titanium
Titanium Aluminium
Wolfram
Zircon
Ms. Freund / Ms. Reiter
Ms. Freund
Ms. George
Ms. George
Ms. Reiter
Ms. Freund
Ms. Freund
Mr. Lay / Ms. Reiter
Ms. Drude
Ms. Drude
Mr. Dinstl / Ms. Reiter
Ms. Drude
Ms. George
Mr. Lay
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Dinstl
Ms. Drude / Ms. Reiter
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Dinstl / Ms. Reiter
Mr. Dinstl
Ms. Drude
Ms. Drude / Ms. Reiter
Metal tubes
Copper
Niobium
SST (Stainless steel)
Steel
Titanium
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Dinstl
Mr. Dinstl
Ms. Reiter
Mr. Dinstl
Metal strips
Brass strip
Bronze thick strip
Bronze thin strip
Copper beryllium strip
Copper iron strip
Copper strip
Nickel iron strip
Steel ribbon
Ms. Rieger
Ms. Rieger
Ms. Rieger
Mr. Fuchs
Ms. Rieger
Ms. Rieger
Ms. Rieger
Ms. Rieger
Catalyst carriers
Ms. Herzing
Ms. Herzing
Ms. Herzing
Chemicals
Binding agents
Chemicals for electroplating
Essential oils
Filter material
Inorganic chemicals
Laquers/oil
Organic chemicals
Organic dyes
Pharmaceutical products
Resin natural/synthetic
Solbents
Softening agents
Ms. Herzing
Ms. Gemmecker
Ms. Herzing
Mr. Buschmann
Mr. Buschmann
Ms. Herzing
Mr. Buschmann
Ms. Herzing
Mr. Buschmann
Ms. Herzing
Ms. Herzing
Ms. Herzing
Chemicals as tank-container goods
Gases
Mineral oils and lubricants
NaOH, HCL, H2SO4, HNO3
Mr. Buschmann
Ms. Gemmecker
Mr. Fuchs
Plastics
Epoxid foils containing glass fabric
Granules
Utilities / Auxiliary materials
Abradants
Adhesive tapes
Cleanroom articles
Drawing dies
Halocarbon oil
Indexable inserts
Roll dies and crucibles made from zircon oxide,
ROTOsil, magnesium oxide
Tools
Ms. Gemmecker
Ms. Freund / Ms. Gemmecker
Ms. Gemmecker
Ms. Reiter
Ms. Reiter
Ms. Gemmecker
Ms. Gemmecker / Ms. Reiter
Ms. Reiter
Packaging
Cardboard boxes
Drums of steel/plastic for medical applications
PE foam cutouts
Plastic cartridges
Styrofoam cutouts
Wooden crates
Ms. Freund
Mr. Buschmann / Ms. Herzing
Ms. Freund
Ms. George
Ms. George
Ms. Freund
Services
Assay services
Calibration
Deep hole drilling
Extruding
Forging
Grinding
Milling
Rolling
Sanding & sharpening
Water jet cutting
Ms. George / Ms. Gemmecker
Ms. Gemmecker
Mr. Lay
Mr. Lay
Mr. Lay / Ms. Reiter
Mr. Lay / Ms. Reiter
Mr. Lay / Ms. Gemmecker
Mr. Lay
Mr. Lay
Mr. Lay
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Q&A – frequently asked questions
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Opening hours for goods deliveries?Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Quality: When is a certification, e.g. in line with DIN ISO 9001/ISA 16949 required?It is requested from all suppliers whose material can have a decisive influence on the quality of the final product, and/or who supply material that constitutes a large share of the total part. In this case, proof of the level of quality must exist.
What kind of packaging is needed?For rapid transport and optimal storage the use of cardboard boxes and euro-pallets are called for. If necessary, goods delivered on euro-pallets must also be shrink-wrapped in film. Goods are to be packed in such a way that any possible damages resulting from transportation are avoided. Only environmental friendly packaging materials may be used.
How should the goods be marked?All deliveries must clearly show the following markings on every single package:
- Name of supplier
- Heraeus purchase order number
- Brief description of the contents, including the number of pieces, weight, etc.
