Sourcing & Purchasing

Our Commitment

Hendrickson is the global leader in commercial vehicle suspensions. We build value by delivering timely, cost-effective and innovative ride solutions to advance the global commercial transportation industry. Choosing the right suppliers is an integral part of our commitment to quality and success.

Purchasing is handled within and across the following divisions:

• Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems
• Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems
• Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems
• Hendrickson Bumper and Trim Specialty Products
• Watson & Chalin
• Hendrickson China
• Hendrickson Asia Pacific
• Hendrickson United Kingdom
• Hendrickson India

Sourcing and Purchasing within a division is managed by Commodity Managers and Buyers. Each division utilizes a different mix of products and materials. Some products are only purchased by a single division while others are procured across several divisions. The major Product Categories that we purchase are shown below.

Products and Materials we buy:

Air Controls	Castings - Ductile	Height Control Valves	Shock Absorbers
Air Springs	Castings - Steel	Hubs	Slack Adjusters
Aluminum Polish	Clad Material	Hub Caps	Spring Steel
Aluminum Sheet	Coil Springs	Hub/Drum Assemblies	Stampings
Axles	Drums	Lubricants	Steel - Bar
Bearings	Drums-Ductile Iron	Machining	Steel - Sheet
Brake Assemblies	Elastomers	Paint - Raw Material	Steel - Tubing
Brake Chambers	Fabrications	Paint/Coating Services	Steel Springs
Castings - ADI	Forgings	Plastic Parts	Tie Rods
Castings - Aluminum	Hardware - Bolts, Nuts, Washers	Seals	U-bolts