Columbia Gear Receives Caterpillar’s Supplier Quality Excellence Process Certification

In June 2008, Columbia Gear received certification to Caterpillar’s MQ11005 standard.  Per Daniel M. Murphy, Vice President of Global Purchasing, “This certification demonstrates your strong values and ethical principles in conducting business and your commitment to collaborate with our objective to implement a culture for zero-defects across our supply base.  At Caterpillar, we view our suppliers as our business allies.  We seek strong, mutually rewarding business relationships with suppliers who can enhance the quality of our products and services.  Your achievement of this supplier certification validates your understanding of Caterpillar’s expectations of a world-class supply base and your commitment to delivering the highest level of quality to our products and services.”