Hydro-Gear attends Kubota Kaizen World Cup
Japan – This year, we had the opportunity to represent Hydro-Gear in the 2026 Kubota Kaizen World Cup. The experience we gained through this program will help us improve and strengthen our approach going forward.
Andrew Rhyner presented on behalf of the Kaizen Team/Hydro-Gear and did a phenomenal job. With extremely tough competition — 18 teams total — Hydro-Gear earned an impressive 2nd-place finish.
(left to right – Mike Cook, Paul Jones, Andrew Rhyner, and Drake Rogers)
A special shout-out to everyone who participated in the Kaizen event and those who helped prepare the presentation. We’re proud to bring both the awards and the knowledge gained back to Hydro-Gear!
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.
