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In the automotive industry, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) supply finished products such as cars, trucks, buses, and vans to the consumer marketplace. These OEMs don't manufacture everything themselves, however. Instead, they rely upon a network of suppliers who add value through technical design, system integration, and custom fabrication.
The automotive supply chain is complex, so it helps to have a model to describe it. Instead of a metal chain with links, imagine a pyramid with different tiers. At the top of the pyramid are the OEMs. Right below the automakers are the Tier 1 suppliers of modules or systems. The pyramid doesn't end there, however, and other tiers play supporting roles.
As the diagram that accompanies this article shows, there are Tier 2 component suppliers, Tier 3 parts suppliers, and an extensive automotive aftermarket. Companies in the "lower" supply chain tiers don't directly interact with automakers, but Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers depend on them. For reliable rubber and plastic parts, automotive suppliers call upon Elasto Proxy for its design and fabrication expertise.
Do you work for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive supplier? Are you reviewing your vendor list, or searching for a custom fabrication specialist who can produce rubber r plastic parts for a particularly demanding project? Maybe you need automotive foams or flame retardant automotive foams.
Our production team is highly-skilled, and combines traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology like waterjet cutting. How can we help you?
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