SUPPLIER

Advancing in Lockstep with Our Partners

Building a Resilient, Responsible Supply Chain Together.

In our mission to create high-performance cables for tomorrow's technologies, we strive to guarantee quality from A to Z, offering customers competitive and innovative solutions.

Back to the source, we ensure that every supplier involved, and every material, piece of equipment, and service sourced fulfill highest standards of quality, sustainability, and safety. At COFICAB we consider our suppliers and service providers our closest, and strongest allies. We forge long-term partnerships with top-notch vendors, working hand in hand to achieve mutual success and grow together.

Together for a Greener Supply Chain

Our thirst for innovation and sustainability drives us to seek partners who share our vision of sustainable growth - partners who go the extra mile to bring forward-thinking solutions while adhering to ESG standards.
At COFICAB we are committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. We believe that reaching this goal is only possible through collaboration with suppliers who are equally dedicated to making a positive impact not only on performance but also on people, and planet.

Solar panels on the roof of a COFICAB plant
COFICAB delivery truck at a plant

Together for a Responsible and Resilient Supply Chain

Our supply chain management team spans 15 countries, connecting to a global network of suppliers to establish a robust supply chain that is not only efficient but also ethical, transparent, and agile. We prioritize dealing with vendors who demonstrate integrity, ensure compliance with global standards & regulations, and proactively mitigate risks. Together, we build a resilient network capable of withstanding market disruptions, ensuring business continuity, and delivering consistent value to our customers. By embedding responsibility into every link of the chain, we strengthen our shared commitment to long-lasting outcomes.

Together for What's Right

Suppliers play an important role in COFICAB's value chain. In order to make sure our Suppliers adhere to COFICAB's responsible and ethical business conduct philosophy, we developed a Supplier Code of Conduct in order to define the specific requirements that all COFICAB suppliers must comply with when dealing with COFICAB and its employees. Our Supplier Code of Conduct outlines the way we approach Labor and Human Rights, Occupational Health and Safety at Work, Environmental Sustainability, Business Integrity, Conflict Minerals, and global trade.

Spools of copper wire at a COFICAB plant

COFICAB Purchasing Needs

We are continuously looking for partners who go far and beyond to bring consistent value and contribute to elevating quality. Suppliers are evaluated on fair quality compliance, on-time delivery, cost competitiveness, responsiveness, sustainability and compliance, and innovation contribution. Beyond meeting technical and commercial specifications, we seek flexibility, proactivity, and unshakable commitment to exceed expectations. To support our global operations, we source a variety of items.

Direct Purchasing

Direct purchasing are raw materials used directly to produce our wires and cables. COFICAB sources a considerable amount of metals and insulation materials in addition to additives and other elements.

Metals
  • Bare copper
  • Tinned copper
  • Busbar
  • Oxygen free
  • Tin copper alloy
  • Copper magnesium alloy
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum alloys
  • Tin Ingot
  • Clad Material CCS/CCA
  • Copper Cathode
  • Other metals
Insulation Materials
  • PVC
  • XPVC
  • PA
  • PP
  • XLPE
  • XLPO
  • TPE-S
  • TPE-E
  • PUR
  • ETFE
  • FEP
  • PFA
  • SiR
  • EPR
  • Foamed PP
  • Conductive PVC
  • Conductive PP
  • Other plastic products
Additives, and other Materials
  • Masterbatches
  • Tapes
  • Fillers
  • Hoses
  • Crossweb
  • Ripcord
Indirect Purchasing

Indirect purchasing includes all the technical purchasing except raw materials - capital goods, tooling, spare parts, transport, consumables, industrial services, training, and other goods and services.

Equipment, Tooling & Spare Parts

We work with top-tier technology partners capable of providing the latest generation of cables and wires production machinery and equipment that are both high performing and environmentally friendly, in addition to sourcing the related tooling and spare parts, and other equipment. To further enhance our efficiency and safety, we continuously explore advanced handling solutions by integrating next-generation handling materials, robots and automated conveyor systems.

Services

We collaborate with trusted providers to ensure efficient logistics and distribution services, secure IT and telecommunications solutions, as well as consulting and advisory services. At COFICAB, we also invest in top-tier training programs to sharpen both the technical and soft skills of our collaborators.

COFICAB Supplier Resources

Supplier Code of Conduct

Supplier Code of Conduct

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Purchasing General Terms and Conditions

Purchasing General Terms and Conditions

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EHS Requirements for Suppliers

EHS Requirements for Suppliers

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