Honda Presents Hydro-Gear with 102Ki Supplier Quality Award
Princeton, KY – Hydro-Gear was recently recognized by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Power Sports & Products (PS&P) with the 102Ki Supplier Quality Award for performance during the April 2025 through March 2026 business period.
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The award recognizes Hydro-Gear’s commitment to delivering high levels of quality performance in support of Honda’s operations. Hydro-Gear was one of only two suppliers selected by Honda PS&P for quality recognition at this time.
Representatives from Honda PS&P visited Hydro-Gear’s Princeton, Kentucky, facility to present the award and meet with team members supporting Honda programs. During the visit, Honda representatives toured the production environment and recognized Hydro-Gear employees for their disciplined manufacturing practices and strong quality culture. The officials even noted that “it looks like a Honda production facility.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from Honda,” said Drake Rogers, Director of Manufacturing Operations at Hydro-Gear. “This award reflects the consistency, attention to detail, and commitment to quality demonstrated every day by our production teams. We value our partnership with Honda and appreciate the opportunity to support their operations with dependable, high-quality solutions.”
The visit also included discussions around continued collaboration between the organizations across current and future programs supporting Honda’s Power Sports & Products division.
About Hydro-Gear
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Sullivan, IL, Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and manufacture of precision drive solutions for the commercial, residential, and electric markets. The company markets residential-grade hydraulic products under its Hydro-Gear brand, commercial-grade hydraulic products under its Hydro-Gear commercial brand, and electric products under its Smartec brand. With multiple manufacturing sites and global operations, Hydro-Gear’s goal is to ensure our products and services consistently meet our customers’ rigorous requirements and exceed their expectations.
