Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence


Lauren Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of custom engineered seals and gaskets, is honored to receive the Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Process Certification Award.

At a recent ceremony held at Lauren Manufacturing's facility, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, members of Caterpillar's Senior Management Team presented the coveted global certification to Lauren for recognition as one of the top-performing suppliers to Caterpillar.

This award is an effort to measure supplier quality and to generate a group of preferred suppliers. The prestigious award is made only to Caterpillar suppliers who distinguish themselves by meeting stringent performance criteria in the heavy equipment industry. Lauren Manufacturing was audited on its overall quality and business systems. Efforts in continuous improvement as well as performance in delivery and service were just a few components measured as part of the certification process. Lauren achieved high marks in all areas and received the bronze award.

For well over 20 years, Lauren Manufacturing has supplied a number of parts to Caterpillar, such as backer seals, engine and transmission seals and window and door seals. The collaborative efforts by Lauren's cross-functional teams provide quick solutions for customers. The expertise in materials, engineering design and operational excellence remain key to Lauren's success. With over 45 years of experience, Lauren will continue to be the problem solver, solutions provider for seals and gaskets.

Lauren Manufacturing, a Lauren International company, specializes in solving simple to highly complex engineering and manufacturing problems for customers around the globe in need of outstanding sealing solutions. From providing state-of-the-art polymer products across diverse markets, to providing design engineering and manufacturing, business and IT support, logistics and more, Lauren has evolved from the gasket supplier of early years to a sophisticated, strategic business supply-partner. The variety and quality of products and services the company offers has earned it recognition internationally for exceptional diversity in delivering on its promise as a problem-solver and a solution-provider.

For more information, visit the company website at www.lauren.com or call 800-683-0676. To learn more about Lauren Manufacturing's parent company, Lauren International, and it's other subsidiaries, visit www.laureninternational.com

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