HOCON | MANUFACTURING PARTNER NETWORK
Your Manufacturing Expertise.
New Business Opportunities.
Become Part of the HOCON Manufacturing Network.
HOCON Industrial Sourcing connects specialized manufacturing companies with industrial customers in the mechanical engineering and plant construction sectors.
We are looking for capable manufacturing partners from Austria, Germany, and other European and international markets.
Our goal is to connect technically demanding manufacturing projects with suitable production capabilities.
Our focus is not solely on manufacturing costs, but also on technical expertise, quality, reliability, and economically viable manufacturing solutions.
Expand your business opportunities and introduce your company to us.
More Opportunities for Your Manufacturing Business.
Reach New Customers. Utilize Your Capacity. Build Long-Term Partnerships.
HOCON aims to create additional business opportunities for specialized manufacturing companies.
By connecting manufacturers with suitable industrial projects, we help companies present their technical capabilities to a broader customer base.
We place particular emphasis on clearly defined requirements, transparent communication, and collaborative partnerships.
Access to New Industrial Customers
Explore Additional Business Opportunities.
HOCON helps you establish contact with potential industrial customers in the mechanical engineering and plant construction sectors.
By registering with our manufacturing network, your company can be considered for suitable future project inquiries.
Better Utilization of Production Capacity
Explore Additional Sales Opportunities.
Available production capacity and specialized manufacturing capabilities create opportunities for new projects.
We consider your technical expertise, manufacturing specializations, and available capacity when selecting suitable manufacturing partners.
Technically Structured Inquiries
Clear Requirements. Better Decision-Making.
We focus on clearly defined manufacturing requirements and technical inquiry documentation that is as complete as possible.
Open questions regarding design, materials, quality, or scope of supply are clarified as part of our agreed services.
Partnership-Based Cooperation
Personal Contact Instead of Anonymous Brokerage.
HOCON acts as a technically competent link between industrial customers and manufacturing companies.
We focus on clear responsibilities, transparent communication, and long-term business relationships.
Targeted Inquiries Instead of Unnecessary Quotation Effort
Suitable Projects. Less Wasted Effort.
Not every manufacturing inquiry is suitable for every company.
HOCON considers your manufacturing specializations, technical capabilities, qualifications, and production capacities during the supplier selection process.
Direct Customer Relationships Without Brokerage Commissions
Your Manufacturing. Your Quotation. Your Customer.
HOCON facilitates suitable manufacturing projects but does not act as a reseller of manufacturing services.
Following a successful introduction, the manufacturing contract is concluded directly between the industrial customer and your company.
No success-based brokerage commission is charged to the manufacturing partner for the placement of a manufacturing contract.
OUR MANUFACTURING FOCUS AREAS
HOCON focuses on manufacturing companies capable of producing technically demanding metal structures and mechanical assemblies.
We consider both smaller specialized manufacturers and larger production companies with extensive manufacturing capacities.
Not every manufacturing partner needs to offer every manufacturing process. What matters most is clearly defined technical expertise and suitable manufacturing capabilities.
Complex Welded Structures
We are looking for manufacturing companies specializing in demanding steel structures, machine frames, structural assemblies, and complex welded fabrications.
Depending on project requirements, relevant qualifications and documentation may be required, including EN 1090-2 with the applicable Execution Class (EXC), EN ISO 3834, as well as welding procedure and personnel qualifications.
We are particularly interested in companies experienced in manufacturing large or structurally complex welded assemblies.
Sheet Metal and Stainless Steel Fabrication
We are looking for manufacturers of demanding sheet metal structures, stainless steel assemblies, technical enclosures, and custom metal components.
Our focus is on suitable manufacturing capabilities for cutting, forming, welding, and surface finishing.
Companies with experience in processing different materials, maintaining demanding dimensional and surface tolerances, and manufacturing complete assemblies are of particular interest.
Assemblies and Custom Manufacturing
We are looking for manufacturing companies specializing in the production and assembly of custom mechanical assemblies and special-purpose structures based on technical drawings and specifications.
This includes complex structures requiring multiple manufacturing processes, machining operations, or assembly procedures.
Our focus is on manufacturing expertise, dimensional accuracy, functional interfaces, and reliable technical execution.
Additional manufacturing services and specialized process partners may also be considered depending on project requirements.
HOW OUR COOPERATION WORKS
A Clear Process. From Registration to Potential Contract Award.
Successful cooperation begins with a mutual understanding of technical capabilities and requirements.
HOCON therefore follows a structured process designed to connect suitable manufacturing companies with relevant industrial projects.
1. Introduce Your Company
Provide your company information, manufacturing specializations, technical capabilities, and qualifications using our standardized Excel Supplier Qualification Form.
This creates a structured basis for considering your company for future manufacturing projects.
2. Technical Assessment
HOCON reviews the information provided and, where necessary, clarifies open questions regarding manufacturing capacities, qualifications, and potential areas of application.
Suitable companies may be included in our supplier database.
3. Suitable Manufacturing Inquiries
For relevant customer projects, we assess which manufacturing companies may be suitable for the specific requirements.
Technical inquiry documentation is provided in accordance with the agreed confidentiality requirements.
You decide independently whether you wish to participate in an inquiry and submit a quotation.
4. Quotation and Potential Contract Award
You review the technical requirements and independently decide whether to submit a quotation.
If your company is selected, HOCON supports the initial contact and technical coordination.
The manufacturing contract is concluded directly between the industrial customer and your company.
HOCON provides only the separately agreed sourcing and support services.
You decide which projects are right for your company. HOCON helps you identify additional business opportunities.
TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY
Free Initial Registration in the HOCON Manufacturing Network
Initial registration as a potential HOCON manufacturing partner is free of charge and non-binding.
After reviewing your company information, we may consider your company for suitable manufacturing inquiries.
Separate membership models may be introduced in the future for additional services within our sourcing network.
Paid membership will only become effective following prior information and explicit agreement.
We believe in personal communication, transparent processes, and mutual trust.
Our cooperation is based on the following principles:
Free Initial Registration
Registration as a potential HOCON manufacturing partner is free of charge and non-binding.
Initial registration does not involve membership fees or recurring registration charges.
Voluntary Participation
You decide independently which manufacturing inquiries you wish to participate in and whether to submit a quotation.
Registration does not obligate you to accept or respond to future inquiries.
Direct Business Relationship
The manufacturing contract is concluded directly between the industrial customer and the selected manufacturing company.
HOCON provides the previously agreed sourcing and support services.
Confidentiality
We respect the confidentiality requirements of both our industrial customers and manufacturing partners.
Confidential project information is shared only following appropriate coordination and within the agreed scope.
Transparent Terms and Conditions
HOCON places great importance on transparent business relationships and clearly defined commercial conditions.
Brokerage commissions for manufacturing contracts are agreed exclusively with the industrial customer.
Optional membership models for additional network and platform services may be introduced for manufacturing partners in the future.
Any membership fees, included services, and contractual terms will be communicated transparently before a membership agreement is concluded.
Registration does not guarantee future manufacturing inquiries or contracts.
Technical Experience as the Foundation of Our Cooperation.
Behind HOCON Industrial Sourcing is Ing. Thomas Hopfner, with more than 20 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering and plant construction.
His experience in engineering design, project execution, technical leadership, and entrepreneurship forms the foundation for technically sound and personally managed cooperation.
HOCON is not an anonymous supplier portal, but a personal point of contact with a solid technical understanding of the respective manufacturing requirements.
Register for Free. Discover New Opportunities.
Register as a Potential HOCON Manufacturing Partner.
Joining the HOCON Manufacturing Network starts with a simple, free registration process.
Using our standardized Excel Supplier Qualification Form, you can introduce your company and describe your technical manufacturing capabilities.
After reviewing your information, we may consider your company for suitable future manufacturing inquiries.
We are planning additional services within the HOCON Sourcing Platform. Separate membership models may be introduced for access to these services.
Free initial registration does not automatically result in a paid membership.
1. Download the Excel Supplier Qualification Form
Download our standardized HOCON Supplier Qualification Form.
2. Complete Your Company Information
Describe your manufacturing specializations, technical capabilities, production capacities, and qualifications.
3. Submit Your Completed File
Send the completed Excel Supplier Qualification Form to HOCON.
The file can be submitted using the specified contact method. Larger or confidential documents may be provided separately following prior coordination.
4. Review and Contact
HOCON reviews the information provided and contacts you if further clarification is required.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Initial registration is free of charge and non-binding.
Registration does not guarantee future manufacturing inquiries or contracts.
Any additional paid services require a separate agreement.