Tonbridge-based Holmbury Ltd (www.holmbury.com), which has been supplying hydraulic couplings and valves to Caterpillar plants around the world for over 30 years, has been awarded Gold Level Status in the latter’s Supplier Quality Excellence Process.

SQEP certification requires a proven track record of excellence in quality, delivery and cost, and it is only awarded
to companies that demonstrate this level of performance on an on-going basis.

Holmbury’s certification also demonstrates its commitment to collaborating with Caterpillar’s objective of implementing a zero-defects culture throughout its supply base.

James French, Holmbury’s managing director, said: “We are immensely proud to have been awarded the Gold Level Status from Caterpillar.

“Holmbury has worked tirelessly to build a strong reputation for high-quality products, supported by industry-leading customer service.

“Our vision for the future is to focus on continual improvement, while not losing sight of our core values.”