Dependable & proactive energy supply chain support
The global and varied energy industry comprises of three key elements, generation, transmission and distribution networks, as well as retail consumption. In the renewable energy sector our role goes further than typical or standard component sourcing.
We take real pride in providing our clients in the renewable energy sector with safe, genuine electrical components, which are vital to delivering energy for consumers and businesses that rely on dependable energy daily. Due to long-life platforms, continuous support from Princeps is essential, making obsolescence management fundamental to the success of our customers.
- Secured traceable parts
- Comprehensive lab testing
- Part sourcing for hard to find & obsolete cases
- Stock level management
- Counterfeit mitigation strategy
- Strict time management
Our accreditations & high service levels
The oil and gas industry are involved in exploring, extracting and refining petroleum products and gasoline and fuel oil account for the largest volume in the energy industry. Around the world it is still one of the largest and most crucial industries in the world and our customers require certificated, traceable and counterfeit protected electrical components, which are integral to their current and future operations. We can support:
- Exploration, extraction & refining firms
- Infrastructure & distribution organisations
- Grid operators & networks
- Energy technology manufacturers
At Princeps our commitment supports the transition towards cleaner, more efficient energy technologies which enable renewable energy providers to uphold operational excellence and technological innovation. With the industry experiencing extended operational lifecycles of energy infrastructure, our sourcing approaches tackle obsolescence management and risk mitigation in intricate operational environments.
We combine our technical knowledge with high levels of quality control methods. Princeps ensures our clients maintain uninterrupted, safe and importantly, efficient operations. We are accredited to a number of standards that back up our exceptional service levels, including but not limited to:
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- AS9120B:2016
- AS6081
Streamlined Supply Chain Solutions
Our range of Supply Chain and Component Sourcing services include:
Traceability
Safe, traceable sourcing of currently available EEE components. Order traceable current parts via a variety of ordering and delivery models including blanket, call off and KANBAN.
Sourcing
Rely on our knowledge & expertise to securely source the parts you need. Secure sourcing for hard-to-find parts including those that are obsolete.
Obsolescence
Continuity planning for obsolescence & open market sourcing of obsolete parts. Obsolescence management and mitigation, BOM monitoring and AS6081 releases, helping avoid long term supply concerns.
Tail Management
Rationalise a range of suppliers to a single point of contact. Vendor tail reduction for supply chain simplification and giving you a single point of contact for EEE sourcing and procurement.
Kitting
Managed solution including sourcing and traceability. Simplify production with kitting solutions & reduce hidden costs, streamlining manufacturing and addresses counterfeit mitigation.
What is an energy component supplier?
An energy component supplier is a dedicated organisation that sources, inspects and distributes electronic components that oil, gas and renewable energy operations depend on. This may include sensors, control modules and hard to find or outdated parts that keep crucial energy infrastructure up and running.
When compared to standard part distributors, a specialist supplier has its own vetted global component network, carries out meticulous supply chain testing and provides complete traceability from the point of manufacture to the end part delivery. Why does this matter in the energy sector? A counterfeit or unverified component can cause expensive downtime or a serious safety incident.
The team at Princeps works to ensure that every component is traceable, complete with digital records linking parts to their origin lot data and certification history. We work specifically with energy, oil and gas clients to understand in depth the high reliability requirements needed by their internal procurement teams.
Working with Princeps gives exclusive access to genuine, verified parts quickly, wherever they are in the world. We ensure you are backed by supply chain security that keeps your projects on time and your operations secure.
Who are component suppliers to the energy industry?
Component suppliers supporting the energy industry are expert sourcing partners and distributors that provide electronic, electrical and electromechanical (EEE) components to companies working across power generation, oil and gas extraction as well as renewable energy infrastructure.
In these sectors, component reliability is non-negotiable. Energy equipment functions in extreme conditions, sometimes in remote locations with expensive downtime consequences. This is why components must be fully traceable, authenticated and work reliably. Suppliers will manage everything from standard production parts through to superseded or difficult to source components that legacy systems require for sustained operations.
Here at Princeps we operate as a global component sourcing and supply chain testing partner with vast experience in supporting energy clientele. AS9120B and AS6081 certified, Princeps only sources from manufacturer authorised suppliers and every part goes through demanding in-house testing and inspection to verify authenticity and quality.
Outside of our sourcing services we also offer pre-emptive obsolescence management and kitting to reduce the complication of managing multiple suppliers to one responsible firm. With a team of specialists and access to a global network of audited suppliers we resolve supply challenges that standard distributors may not be able to.