about southco - corporate overview
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Company VisionTo be the leading trusted Global Source of Engineered Access Control, Hardware, Services and Solutions
MissionOur mission is to create continuous growth opportunities through strong customer connectivity and engineering excellence.
We will seize these opportunities through seamless teamwork and by leveraging our operational excellence and supply chain management.
Together, we will drive leadership, growth and extraordinary value for our customers, associates and shareholders.
We Believe in Our…
2000 20102001 Opened Asia Headquarters, – Hong Kong Launched Strategic Business Units
2002 Opened Distribution & Manufacturing Facility – Shanghai, China2003 Acquired MOBELLA marine locks – Eskilstuna, Sweden2004 Acquired DZUS Fasteners / HARTWELL DZUS – England & USA Opened Automotive Engineering Centre – Stuttgart, Germany Opened China Manufacturing Facility – Fuyong Shenzhen, China
Company History
2005 Acquired Mei Kei Industrial – Shi Yan Shenzhen, China Acquired CEMA, Positioning Technology – Pennsylvania, USA Opened Injection Molding & Assembly Facility – Shanghai, China2008 Opened Engineering & Customer Service Center – Pune, India Opened Southco Manufacturing & Assembly – Chihuahua, Mexico2010 Expanded Design and Manufacturing Facility – Shenzhen, China2013 Opened Southco Osaka – Osaka, Japan Acquired Unikey Industrial Components – Brazil, South America
1899 South Chester Tube Company founded – Pennsylvania, USA1945 Southco Inc. founded Manufacturing Fasteners – Pennsylvania, USA1955 Acquired Lion Fasteners Honeoye Falls – NY USA1974 Opened Concordville Manufacturing – P A, USA1983 Acquired Hugo Bauer Gmbh, Konstanz – Germany Acquired Belleville Spring Ltd. – Worcester, England
1899 1999
1989 Acquired Simmons Fastener Co., – Albany, New York, USA 1992 Opened Direct Sales Office, – Melbourne, Australia 1993 Launched Global Authorized Distribution Program
Southco Global Network
Manufacturing and Stocking Locations
Authorized Channel Partners
Field Sales
Headquarter, Customer and Technical Support Center
AmericasUnited StatesCanadaMexicoBrazil
ChinaHong Kong Shenzhen Shanghai Beijing Changchun Qingdao Tianjin Chengdu Suzhou Zhuhai Guangzhou Wuhan Wuxi Dalian Nanjing
EuropeUnited Kingdom France Austria Belgium Czech Republic IndiaIreland NetherlandsNorway PolandSwitzerland Russia Portugal Romania Spain Sweden Turkey Greece Italy Hungary Finland Estonia
Middle EastIsraelSaudi Arabia
AfricaSouth Africa Asia
Hong Kong JapanKoreaTaiwanSingaporeMalaysia
PacificAustraliaNew Zealand
2300 Employees in 22 countries
Two Global Business Units
Serving over 70,000 Customers worldwide
Sales, Distribution, Engineering and Customer Service in over 30 countries
14 Manufacturing and Stocking locations in 9 countries
Leading Industry Brands
Global Touch Points
Customer and Technical Support Centers
Concordville, Pennsylvania USA Global Headquarters / America’s Customer & Technical Support Center
Worcester, United Kingdom European Headquarters / Customer & Technical Support Center
Hong Kong Asia Headquarters / Customer & Technical Support Center for China and SE Asia
Gifu, Japan Customer & Technical Support Center
Pune, India Customer & Technical Support Center
Melbourne, Australia Customer &Technical Support Center
Shanghai, China Customer & Technical Support Center / Engineering Center
Shenzhen, China Customer & Technical Support Center
Stuttgart, Germany Customer & Technical Support Center / Engineering Center
Enclosures Medical Machinery & Industrial Equipment Marine, Caravan & RV Self-Service Lighting Railway
... and many more
Southco strategic business units:
Transportation
Diversified Technologies
Southco´s strong customer connectivity is a result of the passion and expertise in our strategic business units serving industries such as:
Automotive Truck & Bus Off-Highway Aerospace Consumer Electronics Enterprise Hardware Military Alternative Energy
Customer connectivityin a world of industries
Product Solutions Over 25,000 standard products in 15 product categories:
Custom and modified product possibilities including Customer specific colors & finishes Modified product geometry, dimensions or functionality Unique designs for specific customer requirements
Cam Latches and Swinghandles Cam Locks & Lock Cores Captive Screws Compression Latches DZUS® Quarter-turn Fasteners
Draw Latches Electronic Access Solutions Handles and Pulls Hinges and Position Control Devices Inserts & Standoffs
Inject / Eject Mechanisms LOCKWELL® Pins Marine Hardware Multi-point Latching Systems Push-to-Close Latches
New TechnologiesSouthco is passionate about driving innovation and creating added value for our customers with
state-of-the-art technologies including electronic access and positioning technology solutions that
seamlessly integrate into your application requirements.
Positioning Technology Electronic Access Solutions
In-house manufacturing processes including
Injection molding Die-casting Metal forming Cold heading and turning Powder coat finishing Global assembly network Global distribution network
Strategically located centers of operational
excellence and supply chain
Operational Excellence
North American Manufacturing & Distribution Facilities
European Manufacturing & Distribution Facilities
Asia / Pacific Manufacturing & Distribution Facilities
Total Program Management
On-line project management tools
• Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Design reviews• Tolerance Analysis• Project timing plans• Stage gate reviews
Rapid prototyping capabilities
Global product evaluation facilities
Best in-class software for tool design and process optimization
SBU SPECIFIC SLIDES
Truck Industry
Off Highway Industry
Secure latching solutions help optimize safety, durability and performance Electronic access solutions that seemlessly integrate into new in-vehicle technologies
Ergonomic mechanical and electronic latches secure access panels, doors and storage enclosures Corrosion-resistant latches reduce vibration and noise, and ensure durability under harsh environmental conditions
Customer connectivityin a world of industries
Automotive Industry
Customer connectivityin a world of industries
Wide range of touch point solutions that enhance customer vehicle experience
Proven automotive supplier serving OEMs & Tier 1s worldwide
Bus Industry
Durable, secure mechanical and electromechanical access hardware that lasts the life of the vehicle
Ergonomic, functional designs that provide sealing, eliminate vibration and reduce cabin noise
Aerospace Industry
Railway Industry
Quick access fasteners provide resistance to vibration while enhancing reliability and helping reduce maintenance costs
DZUS® quarter-turn fasteners meet the requirements of many specific aerospace standards
A broad range of compression latches provide sealing and resist vibration Constant-torque position control hinges offer smooth operation, giving a feeling of precision and quality in seating applications
Customer connectivityin a world of industries
Marine Industry
RV / Caravan Industry
Distinctive marine solutions that work with the overall boat design A broad range of cabin and entry door locks that create a distinctive marine style
A range of secure latching options provide easy access and ergonomic operation Latches that provide sealing to meet environmental conditions, reduce rattle and minimize noise
Customer connectivityin a world of industries
Self Service Industry
Enterprise HardwareIndustry
Southco electronic and mechanical locking solutions restrict and monitor unauthorized access to ATMs, kiosks, vending machines and point of sale equipment
Position control hinges, display mounts and monitor arms allow for optimal screen positioning
Chassis, server and rack-mount solutions offer improved ergonomic functionality and easy field-serviceability Inject / eject mechanisms provide hardware necessary for the insertion and extraction of PC boards, modules and faceplates
Customer connectivityin a world of industries
Enclosure Industry
Health Care Industry
A broad range of access hardware provides quick and easy access while offering flexibility in mounting, compression and multipoint options A new array of electronic access solutions enables secure access and monitoring in datacenters
Position control mechanisms allow for smooth, consistent tilt-and-swivel movement Ergonomic and secure solutions that comply with hygiene and safety standards
Customer connectivityin a world of industries
Machinery Industry
HVAC Industry
A wide range of access hardware to achieve productivity gains with quick, safe and maintenance-friendly access
Key and tool-only options that meet international standards for restricted access
Corrosion-resistant compression latches that seal out contaminants, reduce vibration and noise, and ensure durability under harsh environmental conditions
Solutions that provide security for restricted access points
Customer connectivityin a world of industries