The Origin - Our philosophy
SOCU S.R.L. was born as a company destined to satisfy needs in the field of transport and handling of containers and packaged products in the food and beverage fractionation industry; but the experience acquired added to the study of the different markets and the particular needs of the companies allowed us to undertake the exploration of fields such as the automation and optimization of machinery in the wood and plastics industry.
Our company is characterized by a customer-oriented management; the immediate attention and response to your emergencies is a fundamental part of our people's work. Aware of your needs, we work permanently to satisfy them.
Advice
The detailed study of the needs of the market we serve has allowed us to generalize the range of services provided by SOCU SRL in the beverage and food industry such as:
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Line audits.
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Line engineering.
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Lay-out preparation of fractionation lines for beverages, food, etc.
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Project, manufacture and assembly of turnkey production lines.
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Automation technical service
SOME OF OUR PRODUCTS
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Handling and transport of full and empty containers.
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Pallet handling and transport.
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Pneumatic conveyors for blowing and filling lines for plastic bottles.
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Silos for storage and distribution of Pet bottles.
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Transport systems for loading and unloading of merchandise, up to the automation of large warehouses in factories and plants.
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Dynamic storage by gravity FIFO system.
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Universal Palletizer for Packs, drawers, boxes, bags, etc.
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Complete lines for the processing of fruits, vegetables and vegetables destined for frozen.
Automation
Growth
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Of beverage fractionation lines.
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Of food lines.
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Of storage lines.
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Of assembly lines.
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Automation and optimization of new and used equipment.
The growth is based on the number of Companies from different markets that rely on the security and support that SOCU S.R.L. provides as a solution to their evolving needs. This happy circumstance has been possible thanks to constant research and demanding training of all sectors of the Company.
CUSTOMER REFERENCES - WORK DONE
Those mentioned below are some of the most important works that SOCU S.R.L. has carried out in Argentina and abroad.
Aguas DANONE Pta. Villavicencio:
Mineral water fractionation plant. (Mendoza).
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Engineering modification Lay Out.
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Modular transport of bottles.
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Development of automation of the sector of filled containers and packages.
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Modular drawer conveyors.
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Diverting conveyor for boxes. One line to two.
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Combiner conveyor for boxes. Two lines to one.
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Connection tapes.
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Electrical panels and automation.
Aguas DANONE Pta. Villa del Sur SA:
Mineral water bottling plant. (Buenos Aires).
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Engineering modification Lay Out.
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Modular transport of bottles.
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Modular package conveyors.
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Development of automation of the sector of filled containers and packages.
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Modular transport of drums.
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Layer forming system "CLAMP RAPTOR" actuator with servomotor.
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Continuous drums distributor.
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Development of automation of the sector of filled containers and packages.
Aguas DANONE Pta. SALUS. :
Mineral water bottling plant. (Minas - Uruguay).
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Engineering modification Lay Out.
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Modular transport of drums.
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Modular package conveyors.
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Drum accumulation table.
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Development of automation of the sector of filled containers and packages.
BODEGA FECOVITA Headquarters.:
Wine packaging plant. (Mendoza Argentina).
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Engineering modification Lay Out.
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Modular box conveyors.
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Palletizing system with robot arm for boxes.
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Development of automation of the sector of filled containers and packages.
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Modular transport of bottles.
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Modular package conveyors.
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Development of automation of the sector of filled containers and packages.
-Soft Drinks Division
BAESA CORDOBA Plant:
Pepsi Cola bottling plant. (Cordova).
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Engineering modification Lay Out.
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Modular transport of bottles.
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Modular pneumatic transport of bottles.
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Automation.
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Modular transport of boxes.
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Electrical boards.
Ambev - Soft Drinks Division
BAESA TUCUMAN Plant:
Pepsi Cola bottling plant. (Tucumán).
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Engineering modification Lay Out.
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Modular transport of bottles.
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Modular transport of boxes.
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Automation.
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Electrical boards.
Ambev - Soft Drinks Division
GATORADE South Floor:
Gatorade Packaging Plant. (Buenos Aires).
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Engineering modification Lay Out.
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Modular transport of bottles.
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Modular package transport.
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Palletizing/depalletizing system.
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Automation.
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Electrical boards.
Ambev - Soft Drinks Division
BAESA SOUTH Plant:
Pepsi Cola bottling plant. (Buenos Aires).
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Engineering modification Lay Out.
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Modular transport of conventional bottles.
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Differential aligner without pressure.
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Modular transport of pneumatic bottles.
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Modular transport of boxes.
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Modular parcel transport.
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Package elevator belt.
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Automation.
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Electrical boards.
Ambev - Beer Division
CORRIENTES Plant:
Beer packaging plant. (Currents).
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Modular transport of bottles.
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Modular transport of boxes.
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Automation.
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Electrical boards.
Ambev - Beer Division
ZARATE Plant:
Beer packaging plant. (Buenos Aires).
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Modular transport of conventional bottles.
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Differential aligner without pressure.
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Modular transport of pneumatic bottles.
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Modular transport of cans.
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Modular package transport.
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Automation.
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Electrical boards.
Bodegas y Viñedos PEÑAFLOR SA:
Fine wine plant. (Mendoza).
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Modular transport of bottles.
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Transport of cardboard boxes.
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Pallet conveyors.
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ROBOT arm assisted palletizing system.
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Palletizer automation modification.
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Automation.
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Electrical boards.
Bodegas y Viñedos PEÑAFLOR S.A.:
CEPITA Fruit Juice Plant. (Buenos Aires).
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Bulk bottle conveyors.
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Modular pneumatic bottle conveyors.
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Bottle silos.
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Automation.
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Grupo ARCA Compañía Tucumana de Refrescos S. A.:
Coca-Cola bottling plant. (Tucumán).
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Layout modification engineering.
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Modular bottle transporters.
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Modular crate transporters.
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Package conveyors.
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Automation.
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Electrical panels/automation.
Grupo ARCA Salta Refrescos S.A.:
Coca-Cola bottling plant. (Salta).
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Layout modification engineering.
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Modular bottle transport.
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Modular crate transport.
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Mechanical modification/automation of palletizer.
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Package conveyors.
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Automation.
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Electrical panels/automation.
Grupo ARCA Formosa Refrescos S.A.:
Coca-Cola bottling plant. (Formosa).
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Layout modification engineering.
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Modular bottle transport systems.
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Package conveyors.
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Automation.
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Electrical panels/automation.
Federación de Empresas Mexicana S.A.
(FEMSA de Buenos Aires):
Coca-Cola Packaging. (Buenos Aires).
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Layout modification engineering.
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Modular pneumatic bottle transport.
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Full bottle transport.
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Package transport.
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Automation development.
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Electrical panel.
PORTA HNOS S.A.:
Alcohol and vinegar bottling plant. (Córdoba).
PET bottle line No. 1:
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New PET container line.
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Pneumatic/conventional bottle transport.
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Assembly and start-up.
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Automation development.
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Electrical panel.
A.G.D. (Aceitera General Dehesa):
Gral. Dehesa. (Córdoba).
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Modular pneumatic bottle transport.
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Transport of full bottles.
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Transport of full drums.
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Pallet transport.
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Automatic drum packing system.
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Automation.
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Electrical panel.
Aceitera BUNDGE:
(Rosario - Santa Fe).
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Modular pneumatic package transport.
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Automation.
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Electrical panel.
EMBOTELLADORAS CHILENAS UNIDAS S.A.:
Pepsi-Cola bottling plant. (Santiago, Chile).
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Modular pneumatic bottle transport.
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Modular conventional bottle transport.
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Modular box transport.
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Case packer repair and automation.
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General electrical distribution.
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Automation.
EMBOTELLADORAS CHILENAS UNIDAS S.A.:
Pepsi-Cola bottling plant. (Antofagasta, Chile).
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Modular bottle transport.
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Modular box transport.
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Modular pneumatic bottle transport.
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Automation.
ECOMAR:
Frozen Food Factory (Ecuador).
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Broccoli Sorter.
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Washer with Self-Cleaning Filter.
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Continuous Blancher.
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Hydro-Blaster.
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Inspection and Filling Sieves.
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Inspection Belts with Glazing Tunnel.
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Electrical Panel.
Federación de Empresas Mexicana S.A.
COCA COLA DE PANAMA S.A.:
(Ciudad de Panamá).
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Modular bottle transport from the bottle washer to the filler.
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Conventional bottle aligner.
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Modular package conveyors.
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Conveyor assembly and start-up.
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Machine positioning.
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Complete line automation.
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Electrical panels.
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY
The safety and health of our employees, suppliers, clients and the public, as well as the preservation of the environment, are a priority for SOCU S.R.L. for the good performance in the provision of its services.
The success of the company in this area will depend on teamwork and the integration of the individual efforts of all employees and our suppliers.
Therefore, we undertake to act by applying the following principles and business policies internally as well as with our subcontractors - suppliers, demanding our same principles for contracting. In case of non-compliance, the company may terminate labor and / or commercial relations.
PRINCIPLES TO FOLLOW:
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Identify hazards and their environmental aspects, minimizing adverse environmental impacts and risks associated with the safety and health of people, through integrated management programs.
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Rationally use resources and minimize the generation of waste in our activities to contribute to sustainable development.
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Provide the necessary training to employees, at all levels, so that they carry out their activities safely and without impacting the environment.
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Identify, analyze and comply with the environmental, safety and health regulations, applicable to our activities in the Argentine Republic, aimed at achieving international standards.
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Promote internal and external communication regarding the prevention of environmental impacts, accidents and diseases, creating fast and effective networks that favor the quality of our services.
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Continuously improve the performance of our company through the systematic application of environmental, safety and health management.
The ability that we all have to assimilate these principles will translate into progress for our supplier company and our customers, while maintaining respect for the environment.
Sustainability Principles
Internal fundamental social principles and control of our subcontractors - suppliers.
Ethical Principles of the Business
Ethical, moral and legal conduct is expected from our Suppliers at all times. In particular, our Suppliers, their agents and contractors are expected to be familiar with and comply with all legal and contractual obligations related to their business activities, and conduct (including by default) that is illegal or violates such obligations will not be accepted. In addition, the offer or receipt of gifts, hospitality or expenses is prohibited to the extent that such arrangements could affect the outcome of business transactions and are unreasonable.​
1: We are committed to treating parties fairly and ethically as set forth in our Code of Business Ethics.
1.1: All Third Parties must accept, adhere to and confirm this Code (or provide equivalent principles).
1.2: Acceptance and adherence to this Code is necessary to establish a business relationship with SOCU S.R.L. (unless equivalent principles have been provided).​
2: Third party selection procedure and conflicts of interest
2.1: SOCU S.R.L. reserves the right to carry out an audit on the integrity of the Third Parties that relate to us, as part of its selection process.
2.2: Third Parties are required to declare any possible conflict of interest before the selection process begins.​
3: Anti-corruption, Anti-bribery, Money Laundering, Economic Competition and International Trade Sanctions
3.1: Third Parties must comply with all current laws and regulations regarding Economic Competition, anti-corruption and Money Laundering.
3.2: Third Parties are prohibited from any form of bribery or corruption for the purpose of obtaining an unfair or improper benefit, whether real or perceived.
3.3: Third Parties may not participate in activities that may be considered as an obstacle to free competition.
3.4: Third Parties may not enter into agreements with restricted parties and must comply with all applicable International Trade laws and sanctions.
4.Human rights
​Third Parties are expected to protect and promote the human rights of their employees.
They must be fair employers who respect international labor standards, including the core conventions of the International Labor Organization and applicable laws on slavery and human trafficking.
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Audit:
SOCU S.R.L. reserves the right to confirm the adherence of its Business Partner to the principles established in this Code of Conduct through on-site or documentary audits. If on-site audits are required, the Business Partner will be notified appropriately and the audit will not unnecessarily disrupt its operations.