Mentor, OH – In its never-ending quest to scale new heights in the advancement of hydraulic quick disconnect couplings and hydraulic components, Holmbury has formed a strategic partnership to further its mission.

David French, founder and owner of Holmbury has announced that his company has partnered with Voswinkel, a German-based manufacturing company, and one of the largest producers of fittings, steel tube assemblies and couplings. Voswinkel, founded in Rönsahl by the brothers Arthur and Hugo Voswinkel in 1928, enjoys a high level of trust with its customers and is one of Europe’s most important manufacturers of hydraulic components. Quality, safety, and precision are the core characteristics that distinguish Voswinkel products, made possible with the aid of state-of-the-art production techniques and the most stringent quality control standards.

In setting the stage for this partnership, Holmbury analyzed competitive couplings, spoke to customers, and developed a design for the ultimate hydraulic coupling in terms of performance, durability, corrosion resistance, and value. 

Holmbury then embarked on a global expedition to find the right partner to help to manufacture the coupling. Holmbury needed a partner with the capacity to produce nearly a million couplings annually while maintaining strict quality at a price that retained value.  Holmbury was well aware of Voswinkel ‘s reputation as a high quality, value added company.  "Everyone knows about German precision,” French said. “In a global marketplace, cost is a big issue that gives countries like India and China an edge."

Voswinkel analyzed the situation and determined that it could eliminate the low cost labor advantage held by other countries simply by developing special purpose machines and automating its manufacturing and assembly processes.  The result is Holmbury’s new HQ line of hydraulic couplings.

The Voswinkel couplings have proven their value for many years in practical use in hydraulic systems throughout Europe. The excellent quality of the couplings is the result of continual product improvement in which the experiences of users have also been taken into consideration. Its high production standards, combined with an uncompromising quality management system certified in accordance with EN ISO 9001; 2000, ensures that the Holmbury/Voswinkel partnership delivers the highest quality possible.

About Holmbury
Holmbury is a worldwide provider of hydraulic quick disconnects and hydraulic components. In addition to their central warehouse and headquarters in Great Britain and distribution outlets worldwide, Holmbury’s North American operations and central warehouse is located in Mentor, Ohio.  With more than 25 years in the industry, Holmbury specializes in flat face couplings and offers an exclusive one-year warranty against leakage. A complete catalog of products is listed online at www.holmburyUSA.com or www.holmbury.com. For more information contact Holmbury at 1-866-HOLMBURY (1-866-465-6287)