Information for our suppliers
We have a high share of purchased goods in all our business areas. Therefore, we are looking for high-performance suppliers.
Our primary goal is
- to secure the supply chain of HERMA and our customers
- with competitive prices for materials, investments and services and
- with an appropriate level of quality.
Sustainability plays an important role in our procurement processes. We aim to consistently and permanently reduce CO₂ emissions in our supply chain. Compliance with laws and regulations as well as ESG-relevant issues in the supply chain are compulsory for us.
We are a fair but also consistent partner to our suppliers, always aiming to ensure a competitive cost level for HERMA. As a matter of principle, we strive for long-term business relationships with our suppliers.
In terms of production materials, we mainly need papers, adhesives, silicones and films for our Self-Adhesive Materials business division.
The Labeling Machines division primarily purchases mechanical (turned, milled, sheet metal and plastic parts, as well as rollers) and electrical/electronic materials (PCBs, motors, cables, displays, etc.).
In the Labels division, merchandise and packaging materials are purchased.
We constantly screen the market for innovative products, technologies and sustainable solutions. In addition to the above-mentioned production materials, this naturally also includes investment goods and services, especially digitalization options. You are very welcome to contact us proactively.
Our environmental goals in purchasing
Goal 1: Climate protection
- Reduce CO2 emissions throughout the value chain with the aim of achieving climate neutrality.
- Reduce CO2 as a matter of priority only compensate for unavoidable emissions.
Goal 2: Protect resources
- In procurement and production processes, we place the highest priority on high resource efficiency and climate compatibility in terms of the economical use of raw materials, water, energy and the use of waste heat.
Goal 3: Reduce waste
- Priority to waste avoidance.
- Give priority to environmentally compatible materials.
- Expand internal recycling, e.g. in the form of reuse of transport packaging.
- Return used materials to the material cycle.
- Safe disposal.
Goal 4: Make products and processes more environmentally friendly and sustainable
- Search for and use innovative technologies.
- Use low-impact materials and environmentally and climate-friendly processes.
- Manufacture and equip products in an environmentally compatible and sustainable manner.
- Inform and advise customers on more environmentally friendly or sustainable product design.
Goal 5: Improve emission control
- Reduce air pollution.
- Use low-emission materials.
- Reduce noise and reduction in wasted heat.
Goal 6: Improve waste water situation
- Reduce volume and pollutants.
- Strive for recycling and active rainwater management.
- Regular control of indirect discharge.
Summary of requirements
We are looking for high quality, innovative products, best supply and attractive prices in the following areas:
- Papers for the Self-adhesive Material Division
- Films for the Self-adhesive Material Division, e.g. PE, PP and PET
- Adhesives: dispersions, UV-acrylics, hot-melt adhesives
- Silicones
- Films for textbook and exercise book covers
- Packaging and transport materials
- Displays (board or metal)
- Bought-in goods: photo albums, photo adhesive, filing systems
- Machines and plants for the production of self-adhesive materials and labels
- Mechanical, electrical and electronic components for labeling machines
- Logistics and all kinds of services
Supplier's application
To qualify as a potential supplier to HERMA, please fill in our contact form. Please also describe the product range you are able to offer.
Moreover, we are interested in your company:
- Does your company already have a certificated quality management system or an environmental management system?
- Where do you have subsidiaries or production locations?
- Are you able to exchange data via EDI/XML?
How to find HERMA in Filderstadt
The German HERMA location is in Filderstadt-Bonlanden near Stuttgart, conveniently located on the B27.