SIDEM

EUROPEAN MANUFACTURER FOR OEM & THE INDEPENDENT AFTERMARKET

Sidem is a family-owned company founded in 1933, the leading specialist in engineering and manufacturing of steering and suspension parts for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and the Independent Aftermarket (IAM). Sidem has its own in-house engineering team, an IATF-certified manufacturing plant and a central warehouse, all based in Europe.

OWN PRODUCTION IN EUROPE

Located in Suceava, Romania, Sidem’s manufacturing facility is a testament to its commitment to quality and efficiency. By maintaining control over the entire manufacturing process, from design to production and warehousing, Sidem ensures the consistent delivery of premium products and services to its customers.

Last but not least it is important to note that our manufacturing plant uses the same quality standards and processes for all its products. Also for the aftermarket, parts are engineered, tested and manufactured according to the IATF and ISO quality standards.

OEM CERTIFIED SUPPLIER.

Sidem’s production facility is IATF 16949 certified, a Quality Management Standard for the automotive industry, in addition to the ISO9001 certificate. IATF 16949 is endorsed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), ensuring uniform quality requirements globally. This certification assures we meet the rigorous standards set by automobile manufacturers.

BUT WHAT EXACTLY DOES THIS IATF-CERTIFICATION MEAN?

• Highest quality: Sidem parts are manufactured to the strictest industry standards, meaning you can trust the durability, reliability and performance of every product.
  
  
• Trusted prestige: we are proud to be part of the supply chain of some of the world’s most respected automotive brands as an OEM supplier: Porsche and McLaren.
  
  

EFFICIENT MANUFACTURING.

The Sidem manufacturing plant is ISO 14001 certified, which means it has an effective environmental management system. To comply with ISO 14001, a company must take steps to manage its environmental responsibilities effectively. Sidem implements lean manufacturing, which focuses on waste reduction and higher efficiency by streamlining processes. The 5S methodology helps to organize the workplace to improve productivity, safety and quality. Training of the staff and continuous improvement actions guarantee we meet our efficiency standards or improve if needed. Sidem never stops investing in the production plant. We focus on automation and energy-efficiency. Some examples:

• CNC machines with automatic loading for turning, milling and drilling
• Automatic machines loaded by step feeders for rolling and threading
• Automated spot welding: enhances precision and reduces material waste
• Fully automated assembly and packaging lines for ball joints, tie rod ends, stabilizer links, axial joints and track control arms.