Southco has a dynamic history of growth and transformation spanning three centuries. Southco was founded in 1899, as a specialty pipe manufacturer for the burgeoning Pennsylvania oil industry. In 1945, Southco, Inc. was created with the entry into the specialty fastener and latch business and we have since transformed and grown into a global leader in Engineered Access Hardware. Our engineered access solutions include key "touch points" such as locks, latches, fasteners, hinges, handles and other innovative products. Southco serves industries such as marine, automotive, off-highway/construction, RV, industrial machinery, enclosures, HVAC, medical equipment and network, telecom and computers.

2. Company Vision
To be the leading trusted Global Source of
Engineered Access Control, Hardware, Services and Solutions
Mission
Our mission is to create continuous growth opportunities through strong
customer connectivity and engineering excellence.
We will seize these opportunities through seamless teamwork and by
leveraging our operational excellence and supply chain management.
Together, we will drive leadership, growth and extraordinary value
for our customers, associates and shareholders.
We Believe in Our…

3. 2000 2010
2001 Opened Asia Headquarters, – Hong Kong
Launched Strategic Business Units
2002 Opened Distribution & Manufacturing Facility – Shanghai, China
2003 Acquired MOBELLA marine locks – Eskilstuna, Sweden
2004 Acquired DZUS Fasteners / HARTWELL DZUS – England & USA
Opened Automotive Engineering Centre – Stuttgart, Germany
Opened China Manufacturing Facility – Fuyong Shenzhen, China
Company History
2005 Acquired Mei Kei Industrial – Shi Yan Shenzhen, China
Acquired CEMA, Positioning Technology – Pennsylvania, USA
Opened Injection Molding & Assembly Facility – Shanghai, China
2008 Opened Engineering & Customer Service Center – Pune, India
Opened Southco Manufacturing & Assembly – Chihuahua, Mexico
2010 Expanded Design and Manufacturing Facility – Shenzhen, China
2013 Opened Southco Osaka – Osaka, Japan
Acquired Unikey Industrial Components – Brazil, South America
1899 South Chester Tube Company founded – Pennsylvania, USA
1945 Southco Inc. founded Manufacturing Fasteners – Pennsylvania, USA
1955 Acquired Lion Fasteners Honeoye Falls – NY USA
1974 Opened Concordville Manufacturing – P A, USA
1983 Acquired Hugo Bauer Gmbh, Konstanz – Germany
Acquired Belleville Spring Ltd. – Worcester, England
1899 1999
1989 Acquired Simmons Fastener Co., – Albany, New York, USA
1992 Opened Direct Sales Office, – Melbourne, Australia
1993 Launched Global Authorized Distribution Program

4. Southco Global Network
Manufacturing and Stocking Locations
Authorized Channel Partners
Field Sales
Headquarter, Customer and Technical Support Center
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
China
Hong Kong Shenzhen Shanghai
Beijing Changchun Qingdao
Tianjin Chengdu Suzhou
Zhuhai Guangzhou Wuhan
Wuxi Dalian Nanjing
Europe
United Kingdom France
Austria Belgium
Czech Republic India
Ireland Netherlands
Norway Poland
Switzerland Russia
Portugal Romania
Spain Sweden
Turkey Greece
Italy Hungary
Finland Estonia
Middle East
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Africa
South Africa
Asia
Hong Kong
Japan
Korea
Taiwan
Singapore
Malaysia
Pacific
Australia
New Zealand

5.  2300 Employees in 22 countries
 Two Global Business Units
 Serving over 70,000 Customers worldwide
 Sales, Distribution, Engineering and Customer Service in over 30 countries
 14 Manufacturing and Stocking locations in 9 countries
 Leading Industry Brands
Global Touch Points
Customer and Technical Support Centers
Concordville, Pennsylvania USA Global Headquarters / America’s Customer & Technical Support Center
Worcester, United Kingdom European Headquarters / Customer & Technical Support Center
Hong Kong Asia Headquarters / Customer & Technical Support Center for China and SE Asia
Gifu, Japan Customer & Technical Support Center
Pune, India Customer & Technical Support Center
Melbourne, Australia Customer &Technical Support Center
Shanghai, China Customer & Technical Support Center / Engineering Center
Shenzhen, China Customer & Technical Support Center
Stuttgart, Germany Customer & Technical Support Center / Engineering Center

6.  Enclosures
 Medical
 Machinery & Industrial Equipment
 Marine, Caravan & RV
 Self-Service
 Lighting
 Railway
... and many more
Southco strategic business units:
 Transportation
 Diversified Technologies
Southco´s strong customer connectivity is a result of the passion and expertise in our
strategic business units serving industries such as:
 Automotive
 Truck & Bus
 Off-Highway
 Aerospace
 Consumer Electronics
 Enterprise Hardware
 Military
 Alternative Energy
Customer connectivity
in a world of industries

7. Product Solutions
 Over 25,000 standard products in 15 product categories:
 Custom and modified product possibilities including
 Customer specific colors & finishes
 Modified product geometry, dimensions or functionality
 Unique designs for specific customer requirements
 Cam Latches and Swinghandles
 Cam Locks & Lock Cores
 Captive Screws
 Compression Latches
 DZUS® Quarter-turn Fasteners
 Draw Latches
 Electronic Access Solutions
 Handles and Pulls
 Hinges and Position Control Devices
 Inserts & Standoffs
 Inject / Eject Mechanisms
 LOCKWELL® Pins
 Marine Hardware
 Multi-point Latching Systems
 Push-to-Close Latches

8. New Technologies
Southco is passionate about driving innovation and creating added value for our customers with
state-of-the-art technologies including electronic access and positioning technology solutions that
seamlessly integrate into your application requirements.
Positioning Technology Electronic Access Solutions

9.  In-house manufacturing processes including
 Injection molding
 Die-casting
 Metal forming
 Cold heading and turning
 Powder coat finishing
 Global assembly network
 Global distribution network
 Strategically located centers of operational
excellence and supply chain
Operational Excellence
North American Manufacturing & Distribution Facilities
European Manufacturing & Distribution Facilities
Asia / Pacific Manufacturing & Distribution Facilities

10. Total Program Management
 On-line project management
tools
• Failure Mode Effects
Analysis (FMEA)
• Design reviews
• Tolerance Analysis
• Project timing plans
• Stage gate reviews
 Rapid prototyping
capabilities
 Global product evaluation
facilities
 Best in-class software for
tool design and process
optimization

11. SBU SPECIFIC SLIDES

12. Truck Industry
Off Highway Industry
 Secure latching solutions help optimize safety, durability and performance
 Electronic access solutions that seemlessly integrate into new in-vehicle technologies
 Ergonomic mechanical and electronic latches secure access panels, doors and
storage enclosures
 Corrosion-resistant latches reduce vibration and noise, and ensure durability
under harsh environmental conditions
Customer connectivity
in a world of industries

13. Automotive Industry
Customer connectivity
in a world of industries
 Wide range of touch point solutions that enhance customer vehicle experience
 Proven automotive supplier serving OEMs & Tier 1s worldwide
Bus Industry
 Durable, secure mechanical and electromechanical access hardware that lasts
the life of the vehicle
 Ergonomic, functional designs that provide sealing, eliminate vibration and reduce
cabin noise

14. Aerospace Industry
Railway Industry
 Quick access fasteners provide resistance to vibration while enhancing reliability and
helping reduce maintenance costs
 DZUS® quarter-turn fasteners meet the requirements of many specific aerospace standards
 A broad range of compression latches provide sealing and resist vibration
 Constant-torque position control hinges offer smooth operation, giving a feeling of
precision and quality in seating applications
Customer connectivity
in a world of industries

15. Marine Industry
RV / Caravan Industry
 Distinctive marine solutions that work with the overall boat design
 A broad range of cabin and entry door locks that create a distinctive marine style
 A range of secure latching options provide easy access and ergonomic operation
 Latches that provide sealing to meet environmental conditions, reduce rattle and
minimize noise
Customer connectivity
in a world of industries

16. Self Service Industry
Enterprise Hardware
Industry
 Southco electronic and mechanical locking solutions restrict and monitor unauthorized access to ATMs,
kiosks, vending machines and point of sale equipment
 Position control hinges, display mounts and monitor arms allow for optimal screen positioning
 Chassis, server and rack-mount solutions offer improved ergonomic functionality and
easy field-serviceability
 Inject / eject mechanisms provide hardware necessary for the insertion and extraction
of PC boards, modules and faceplates
Customer connectivity
in a world of industries

17. Enclosure Industry
Health Care Industry
 A broad range of access hardware provides quick and easy access while offering flexibility
in mounting, compression and multipoint options
 A new array of electronic access solutions enables secure access and monitoring in
datacenters
 Position control mechanisms allow for smooth, consistent tilt-and-swivel movement
 Ergonomic and secure solutions that comply with hygiene and safety standards
Customer connectivity
in a world of industries

18. Machinery Industry
HVAC Industry
 A wide range of access hardware to achieve productivity gains with quick, safe and
maintenance-friendly access
 Key and tool-only options that meet international standards for restricted access
 Corrosion-resistant compression latches that seal out contaminants, reduce
vibration and noise, and ensure durability under harsh environmental conditions
 Solutions that provide security for restricted access points
Customer connectivity
in a world of industries