Industrial Supplies. Secure Procurement with Zilken

Whether you are facing acute shortages or seek long-term supply, Zilken is your partner for industrial supplies, procurement and parts logistics. We deliver missing C-parts or hard-to-find special parts at short notice. Fast and cost-efficient – locally, regionally, and worldwide. Our digital interfaces (PunchOut, Kanban, API, OCI) guarantee transparent processes and secure supply chains.

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100+ Companies trust us

For more than 75 years, industry leaders such as Siemens Energy, Shell, and Evonik have placed their trust in Zilken. Many of our customers have been working with us for decades. DIN ISO 9001 certified and digitally connected, we power security of supply and create resilient supply chains.

Are you familiar with these problems in your procurement process?

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Missing components or parts shutting down production.

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Suppliers respond too late – processes are delayed.

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Material shortages causing stress in your supply chains.

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No direct contact person who can offer immediate solutions.

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Missing digital interfaces slow down your processes.

With Zilken, you can secure your procurement

We find and deliver exactly what you need. Whether C-parts, complex components, or custom-made products: flexible, on time, globally networked.

Our digital solutions create transparency, control, and resilience—keeping your supply chain secure and manageable.

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Your partner for procurement, consulting, and process optimization

Are you looking for a reliable industrial service that quickly meets your needs and optimizes processes? Does your C-parts procurement tie up resources and does coordinating multiple logistics service providers weaken your supply chain?

Zilken is your partner with a plan. We provide procurement, logistics, and consulting from a single source. From individual orders to the optimization of entire supply chains.

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Sourcing & Purchasing

Whether individual procurement orders or complete purchasing systems —we tailor our services to your needs. Strategic sourcing ensures rapid availability, while operational purchasing ensures reliable supplier networks. Digitally integrated into your systems—quality assured and transparent.

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Logistics & Integration

Just-in-time delivery, nearshoring, API and OCI integration, and PunchOut catalogs ensure smooth processes. We handle direct and indirect procurement efficiently and reliably—without any friction losses in the processes. With our C-parts management platform, we bundle requirements digitally and make your procurement even more efficient.

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Product Portfolio

From sealing technology to chemical supplies —over 100,000 individual items are regularly available for immediate delivery. We also procure industrial supplies from a pool of 700,000 items. And if something is missing, we can procure almost any part, including custom and special designs. This means you benefit from choice, flexibility, and reliable delivery.

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Custom Process Solutions

We analyze your needs and work with you to develop customized solutions for special procurement, obsolescence management, quality assurance, and supply chain consolidation.

Industrial supplies for mechanical engineering, infrastructure, chemicals, and energy

These examples show how we, as an experienced supplier of industrial parts, successfully support companies in various industries.

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Manufacturing industry

Fast service through procss defined spare parts managment

Zilken will take over Sulzer's central spare parts business—pre-assembled sets, customer-specific labels, and >98% delivery reliability.

Case Study: Spare Parts Management
Manufacturing industry

C-Parts Management at INFICON: From 108 suppliers to a centralized system

Zilken takes over complete C-parts management at INFICON: 108 suppliers, 1,246 items—bundled into an efficient Kanban system with clear SLAs and over 99% parts availability.

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Manufacturing industry

62 parts, 1 kit – maximum efficiency for HSP

Zilken developed an assembly kit system for HSP for Europe and North America: ready-to-install assemblies, 60% reduction in process costs, and 100% delivery reliability.

Case Study: Lean Assemblies

What our customers say

Our customers are the best ones to tell you what they appreciate about us.

Zilken is our C-parts management partner and a flexible source of supply.

Strategic purchasing
HSP High Voltage Equipment GmbH

"That's service, you're good at that [...]. You're fast, you're flexible. The company really does everything when we want something."

Strategic purchasing
Siemens Energy Inc.

"A strong process partner with a genuine service concept to support me as a customer."

Strategic purchasing
BEKO TECHNOLOGIES GmbH

"Everything is done digitally, and I would say that the process couldn't be any shorter."

Material Management
Basell Polyolefine GmbH

"A strong process partner with a genuine service concept to support me as a customer."

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Additional customers who trust us

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From immediate delivery to system integration— everything from a single source

We are more than just a distributor. Zilken is a supplier and process partner for your entire procurement process. From immediate delivery to custom-made parts – fast and flexible, even for complex requirements.

We work with a network of over 400 partners for standard and special parts. This enables us to procure almost any part—even components that are difficult to obtain. Whether it's a single order or a framework agreement, consulting, system integration, and proactive logistics are always part of our offering.

Frequently asked questions – answered directly

Can we also request Zilken for special parts or rare components?

Yes. In addition to standard items, we also handle special procurement and sourcing-as-a-service for rare or technically advanced parts.

What is the cost of procurement?

You pay the agreed item price with no hidden costs. For larger projects or complex procurement logistics, we will prepare a customized quote.

Do you provide support with process optimization?

Yes, we optimize your entire procurement process. From analysis to digital integration—for more efficient processes and resilient supply chains.

How quickly can you deliver?

Many C-parts are available immediately from stock. Through our partner network with 400+ partners and 700,000+ items, we can quickly find suitable solutions—and also guarantee just-in-time delivery. Learn more about our logistics solutions.

Which integrations and interfaces do you support?

PunchOut, OCI, and API connections. We also seamlessly integrate Kanban systems. Our IT department works closely with your purchasing department.

How does the collaboration work?

We start with a requirements analysis and clarify your priorities. You will receive a customized quote with delivery times and prices. Upon request, we can connect directly to your ERP system.

Whether you have an urgent need or are planning for the long term, Zilken delivers!

As an experienced supplier of industrial parts, we can assist you with rush orders and develop complete procurement solutions on request.

Jakob Herrschel - Head of Business Development