New Phase of Industrial Procurement
Industrial procurement is evolving into a new era. As global supply chains face growing pressure from geopolitical conflicts, changing trade relationships, and unexpected disruptions, companies are placing greater emphasis on stability and clear visibility. These factors are becoming critical to maintaining a competitive edge in the industrial sector.
In response to these challenges, Foundry-Planet, a leading digital platform for the global foundry community, is partnering with the AI-powered sourcing marketplace SUpplyDU to launch a new venture: Sourcing Planet GmbH.
Connecting Buyers and Producers Worldwide in a Connecting Ecosystem
By merging Foundry-Planet’s extensive industry network and expertise with SUpplyDU’s advanced technological solutions, the collaboration is shaping a new approach to industrial procurement—one that is driven by data, emphasizes transparency, and is tailored for real-world business use.
However, the creation of this new company goes far beyond introducing just another digital tool. Sourcing Planet is built as an integrated ecosystem that connects purchasers and manufacturers across the globe in a streamlined, intelligent, and trust-based environment. Its goal is straightforward: to help industrial buyers and verified suppliers connect quickly and dependably, even when conventional sourcing methods face disruption.
A Concrete Solution for an Acute Need
As businesses across Europe and other regions rethink their sourcing strategies for essential components, reliable links between purchasers and manufacturers are gaining critical importance. Foundries and industrial suppliers, in particular, are looking for consistent channels that support long-term partnerships while also opening the door to new business prospects.
SUpplyDU is designed to meet this demand. The platform allows buyers to locate suitable, vetted suppliers with speed and efficiency, while giving producers—especially foundries and manufacturing companies—direct visibility to global demand. In a sourcing environment that is becoming increasingly complex, it provides a clear, organized, and dependable space for conducting business.
Meet the Founders
As companies across industries rethink their supply chain strategies, solutions that provide transparency and foster dependable partnerships are becoming increasingly vital. With Sourcing Planet and SUpplyDU, Foundry-Planet is contributing to a future in which buyers and manufacturers can rely on a stable and efficient channel for collaboration, now and in the years ahead.
Sourcing Planet GmbH was established by Matthias Bressau, Thomas Fritsch, Andreas Kanat, and Kai Maier, who share a common ambition: to unite extensive industry know-how with advanced digital solutions in order to enhance collaboration across the industrial sector.
Their objective is clear: streamline procurement workflows, reinforce existing partnerships, and enable new connections throughout the industrial value chain. At the core of this initiative is the SUpplyDU platform, which underwent a major relaunch in 2026 as part of the joint venture and is already actively positioned in the market.
