The company has been a leading force in the European market since 1933 and is coming to AAAExpo

For more than 90 years, Sidem explains it has built its reputation as a true specialist in steering and suspension parts, maintaining the focus on chassis components.
It states this expertise has shaped Sidem into one of Europe’s most experienced and trusted manufacturers in its field.
Those behind the organisation explain that a key element of Sidem’s success is its vertical integration, with complete control over sourcing of raw materials, engineering, testing, manufacturing, and warehousing, all based in Europe.
Its production plant operates under stringent quality systems: ISO and IATF standards. Sidem states this integrated production model allows it to guarantee reliability and premium product quality.

Engineering for OEM and aftermarket
Sidem is an IATF 16949 certified OEM manufacturer, supplying steering and suspension parts to renowned vehicle brands such as Porsche, McLaren and Bugatti.
The same high standards apply to the company’s Independent Aftermarket (IAM) production, covering private vehicles (PV) and light commercial vehicles (LCV) across European and Asian brands.
This dual capability reflects Sidem’s commitment to delivering OE level quality, or upgraded, to both the OEM and aftermarket sectors.

Highest coverage
Those behind Sidem state it offers the highest coverage in the IAM, with more than 10,000 parts spanning over 50 car brands and 1,170 model applications.
The company’s catalogues, available online and in print, have been formally recognised as among the industry’s best, winning the ‘Best Catalog of a Product Line’ award from the Auto Care Association in the United States.
With more than four million parts in stock and a 98 percent service level, Sidem says it sets the standard for availability and coverage in steering and suspension.
Moreover, also for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) Sidem says it has the highest coverage for steering and suspension parts in the aftermarket with 91 percent of coverage: 1,187 items for 180 car models and 36 brands.

Smart OE upgrades: SIDEM NXT
As part of its engineering philosophy, Sidem explains it applies its ‘Re engineered Technology’ – a process that starts from the OE component and improves it if needed to deliver a longer lifespan, higher comfort and easier installation.
Some of the Sidem OE upgrades include:
• Improved design of ball joints to avoid early wear of dust covers: ridge protecting the dust cover from direct friction with the steering knuckle
• Patented self-locking housing for press ball joints for secure and easy mounting in sheet metal track control arms
• Full rubber silent blocks for noise and vibrations reduction
• Adapted outer bush design of silent blocks for easier installation
• Serrated collar nuts for faster installation of stabilizer links: said to offer an up to 50 percent gain of time
• Lubricating grease for ball joints, co-developed with Klüber Lubrication, for longer lifetime
Sidem says these improvements result in steering and suspension components that exceed OE performance while maintaining full compatibility with vehicle designs.

Visit Sidem at the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo
Sidem will be present at the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo in Melbourne from 14–16 May, showcasing its European made steering and suspension expertise, its award winning catalogue, and its re engineered technology innovations.
The company invites you to visit stand T05 to discover its full range and meet the team in person.

For more information, visit www.sidem.eu