Sidem is one of the leading designer and manufacturer of steering and suspension parts for the automotive industry. The family-owned company, existing since 1933, offers more than 10,000 references. Over 4 million items for electrical and combustion motor types are available from stock. Sidem is the specialist in OE quality steering and suspension car parts (OEM, OES & aftermarket) with an own R&D, production and central warehouse, all based in Europe.
Easy Engineering: What are the main areas of activity of the company?
Sidem is manufacturer of car parts, specialised in steering and suspension. We are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for car brands as Porsche, McLaren, MAN; but also active as Original Equipment Spare (OES) parts manufacturer (e.g. Porsche Classic, Bosch) and in the aftermarket. The inhouse development (R&D, testing) and own manufacturing in Suceava (Romania) make the company a trusted partner within the global automotive industry for private and light commercial vehicles.
Sidem is an IATF 16949:2016 certified manufacturer (we are OEM supplier). More info:
- English: https://www.sidem.be/news/sidem-renews-iatf-16946-certificate-as-oe-manufacturer/
- Romanian: https://www.sidem.be/ro/stiri/sidem-isi-reinnoieste-certificatul-iatf-16946-in-calitate-de-producator-de-echipamente-originale/
E.E: What’s the news about new products?
Sidem monitors new cars and models on a daily basis and tries always to be first to market. Each year more than 220 references are introduced: almost one per (working) day! This makes Sidem the leader in number of references within the aftermarket (highest coverage): 10 000 references in stock with a service level of 98% for more than 4 000 000 parts deliverable from stock.
E.E: What are the ranges of products?
STEERING PARTS
- Ball joints
- Axial joints
- Steering rack gaiters
SUSPENSION PARTS
- Track control arms
- Ball joints
- Silent blocks
- Stabilizer links
- Strut mounts
Info:
- English: https://www.sidem.be/steering-and-suspension/product-overview/
- Romanian: https://www.sidem.be/ro/prezentare-generala-a-produsului/
E.E: What is the state of the market where you are currently active?
For the Aftermarket, Sidem is a manufacturer and goes to market through specialised distributors in 92 countries worldwide.
Within OEM Sidem is ‘Tier2’ supplier: we supply our manufactured parts to other partners who assemble and supply to new build cars.
Within OES, we supply directly to the car brands (e.g. Porsche Classic) or through their specialised network (e.g. Bosch).
E.E: What can you tell us about market trends?
There is a huge swift towards (Battery) Electrical Vehicles. For steering and suspension parts this is not a threat, but requires engineered solutions to withstand the higher weight of the cars (due to the heavy battery pack) and the higher torque to ensure maximum strength and safety.
More info:
- English: https://www.sidem.be/news/trends-in-the-electrical-car-industry/
- Romanian: https://www.sidem.be/ro/stiri/tendintelor-din-industria-automobilelor-electrice/
Another trend is the rise of Chinese Electrical Vehicle brands (e.g. BYD). Here again, no threat for Sidem as also those brands are monitored.