Braemac Counterfeit Mitigation & Authorization
Counterfeit Materials Policy
To Whom It May Concern:
Braemac, a Division of Exponential Technology Group, Inc. (rebranded from Symmetry Electronics) is diligent about selling product procured from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and/or an Original Component Manufacturer (OCM). Unless preauthorized arrangements have been made between the buyer and seller to purchase product elsewhere, Braemac will purchase authentic product, as an authorized distributor, only from OEM, the OCM, or the OEM’s/OCM’s preapproved franchised or authorized distributor.
Braemac’s value-add services is an exception. Customer Bill-of-Materials may require procurement
through non-franchised parties, in which customer approval is required.
Braemac is ISO9001:2015 certified and as part of our due diligence with our supplier base, each
supplier is investigated for counterfeit property policies and procedures. We continue to work
with suppliers to ensure counterfeit property is not used in any product sold to Braemac.
Returned product is processed in accordance with Braemac RMA Procedure. All products will be
sequestered and verified for Part Number, Lot Code, Date Code, and Quantity. Parts are visually
inspected for damage, alteration, packaging or repackaging and MSL requirements. Only product
returned in the original Braemac packaging, inspected, confirmed by Braemac as having shipped from
Braemac; and in compliance with MSL requirements where applicable will be considered for
restocking.
If counterfeit material is detected, all products will be sequestered per Braemac’s Non-Conformance
Procedure, and the supplier will be immediately notified. Braemac will continue to
work with the supplier and customer to reach a resolution. All counterfeit property
confirmations will be submitted to GIDEP and ERAI. Counterfeit property will be retained for five
years.
Josh Levine
Vice President
Global Operations, Quality and Compliance
Exponential Technology Group (XTG)