What is the Partner Network?
What is the Partner Network?
HFQ Technology Associates has coordinated the growth of a global community of strategic partners offering hot stamped aluminium components, alloys, engineering services and equipment – all aligned to the HFQ® global technical standards. This is known as the HFQ® Partner Network.
This ecosystem compromises of leading companies providing solutions for high strength aluminium light-weighting. Members of the network are supported by HFQ-TA’s extensive applications, process and materials modelling experience to deliver lightweight, high-strength HFQ® components for leading automotive, aerospace, rail and consumer product OEMs globally. Workshops of the HFQ® Partner Network are held once or twice a year, hosted at member locations.
Dedicated partner resources
Partners in the network benefit from HFQ-TA’s continued HFQ® guidance and accreditation:
- HFQ-TAs technology training on design, process and simulation
- Materials cards for accredited tiers to permit own simulations for OEMs
- A structured approach to validation of partner solutions for HFQ® (whether it be presses, ovens, joining, alloys) such that they are ready for new OEM programmes
- Understanding of costing, value proposition and market trends
- Collaboration with HFQ-TA and other partners to develop new OEM programmes
- Marketing and promotional materials and samples
Discover HFQ® partners globally
If you are looking to use HFQ® components from a certified tier 1, browse our expansive Partner Network around the world.
Become a licensed HFQ® partner
Are you interested in adding lightweight HFQ® aluminium capabilities in-house? Our technology transfer program provides the technical expertise to build and certify HFQ® production internally through close collaboration with our engineers.
Get in touch today to tap into the expertise and potential of this elite group of HFQ® partners worldwide.