SOME, TIER 2 international company in the automotive sector
After more than 40 years working in the automotive sector, in SOME we have become one of the leading TIER 2 companies in the world and the leading company in metal components for safety elements such as airbags or safety belts .
But ... What does the term TIER 2 mean and how does it differ from the TIER 1 and TIER 3 industries?
The difference between TIER 1, TIER 2 and TIER 3
In the production chain of the automotive sector it is important to be able to differentiate each of the processes according to the suppliers that are part of them.
One company depends on the other and the supply chain of materials and parts is an essential part of the production process to generate an integrated model. In general, a TIER 3 company supplies a TIER 2 company and a TIER 2 company to a TIER 1 company. Thanks to all of them, it is possible to build the final product that reaches the vehicle manufacturer and, later, the end customer.
Commitment, work well done and quality, are one of the essential values to become a benchmark company.
The supply process of the automotive sector is classified in the following phases, directed by companies with a specific purpose:
- TIER 1: They are the first level suppliers. Manufacturers of systems, subsystems and components completely finished to facilitate it directly to the vehicle manufacturer.
- TIER 2: Manufacturers of systems, subsystems and completely finished components to facilitate it to TIER 1 companies or vehicle manufacturers.
- TIER 3: Creation of semi-finished products or raw materials. They usually supply products to TIER 2 or TIER 1 companies or vehicle manufacturers.
SOME, TIER2 company. Confidence and international expansion
Since 1973, we have evolved and consolidated the SOME industrial group as a TIER2 company, in the automotive sector worldwide. Currently, more than 80% of SOME's business volume is aimed at international companies. We are a reference supplier in all types of high precision metal parts and assemblies for many industrial sectors.
In 2009, we consolidated our expansion in the international market with the opening of our subsidiary SOME KSW in Poland. From our division of SOME Automotive we currently serve the plants of our customers in 28 countries in Europe, America, Asia and Africa.
News
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SOME, manufacturers of metal parts and components for 3D printers
20/03/2019We work closely with our customers in the areas of engineering and prototyping to achieve optimum product design and manufacturing process.
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Laser cutting machine, 50 years of evolution
14/03/2019The laser cutting technique is one of the most widely used operations for cutting sheet metal parts in the industrial and automotive sector.
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SOME improves the energy efficiency of its plant in Sant Quirze de Besora
13/03/2019This will allow to achieve a saving in electricity consumption of 384,8MWh/year.
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What is industrial punching and what is its process?
05/03/2019At SOME Stamping Solutions we have the latest technology to be able to develop the industrial punching process -
SOME Stamping Solutions at Hannover Messe
27/02/2019SOME Stamping Solutions will participate as an exhibitor in Hannover Messe, Germany, one of the most recognized industrial fairs in the world.
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Glossary of industry terms (I)
26/02/2019From SOME Stamping Solutions we have elaborated the following glossary of industry terms with the aim of collecting frequently used words.
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Metal joining techniques: welds and rivets
20/02/2019SOME Stamping Solutions is a leading supplier of all types of metal parts and assemblies. We manufacture welding and riveting processes with specialized machinery.
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Differences between cold metal stamping and hot metal stamping
13/02/2019There are two types of stampings, cold stamping and hot stamping, depending on the temperature applied to the material to be deformed.
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What is the laser cutting technique for?
05/02/2019The laser cutting technique, one of the most used processes in the industrial sector.
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SOME innovation: the 3D optical scanner
25/01/2019SOME has just incorporated 3D optical scanner technology to guarantee the dimensional quallity of its products.
