As the world's leading supplier of vacuum technology, Schmalz has very high standards for the quality, function and efficiency of its products. Always keeping its finger on the pulse, Schmalz consistently develops its products further, relying on innovative technologies and first-class materials.

We are therefore required to ensure a balanced price-performance ratio when procuring materials and to apply our high quality standards to our suppliers as well. In doing so, cooperation in a spirit of partnership is always a must for Schmalz. Schmalz has high demands on quality, delivery reliability, process flows and costs.

As a globally active company, we are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment. Our actions in purchasing and logistics are based on our principles of action, on the UN Global Compact's basic principles of respect for human rights, working conditions, the environment and strict action against corruption. We also expect this from our suppliers. A detailed overview of our purchasing conditions can be found here:

As a certified company according to the DIN standards for quality (9001), environment (14001) and energy (50001), Schmalz expects its partners to:

• deliver on time and in the right quantity
• meet our high quality standards
• ecological aspects are taken into account and optimized in the manufacture and delivery of products
• the energy used for the manufacture and delivery of products is as low as possible
• they look for the best solution and are constantly developing.

A detailed overview of our purchasing conditions can be found here:

Conditions of purchase

For a first impression of your company, please complete and send the following supplier self-disclosure to purchasing@schmalz.de:

Our partners are bound to comply with our delivery instructions.

For deliveries that differ from our specifications, please submit a request using the form below:

For the delivery of initial samples, please observe the instructions in the following leaflet:

Schmalz uses the cloud-based platform "Qube" for complaints processing.

Please take note of our new Information Security Policy.

With the Code of Conduct, we communicate our expectations to our suppliers.

Our supplier portal offers selected suppliers the opportunity to find out about stock levels and demand for your products. The supplier portal is a protected area and only accessible to selected users.

Supplier portal