HTT Inc. Receives 2025 Kawasaki Engines Quality Award

Recognition highlights HTT's commitment to continuous improvement, manufacturing excellence and strong customer partnerships.

Sheboygan, Wis. (July, 2026) — HTT Inc., a leading precision metal stamping manufacturer serving critical industries nationwide, is proud to announce it has received the 2025 Kawasaki Engines Quality Award, recognizing the company's outstanding commitment to quality improvement and manufacturing excellence as a supplier to Kawasaki Engines. The award was presented during Kawasaki Engines' annual supplier conference on June 11.

The annual Kawasaki Engines Quality Award recognizes suppliers that demonstrate exceptional performance in product quality while embracing a culture of continuous improvement. HTT earned the recognition through a series of initiatives focused on strengthening quality systems, improving process consistency and driving measurable operational improvements. These included implementing an automated vision inspection system, enhancing corrective action processes through stronger root cause analysis, increasing audit frequency and accountability across operations, and introducing heat mapping techniques to identify process variation and support targeted corrective actions.

"Receiving this award is a tremendous honor because it reflects the dedication of our entire team," said Neil Leland, president of HTT Inc. "Quality isn't a one-time achievement; it's something we pursue every day. Our employees continuously look for opportunities to improve our processes, strengthen our quality systems and deliver the level of performance our customers expect."

HTT has built a long-standing relationship with Kawasaki Engines by supplying precision metal stampings that meet demanding quality and performance standards. The company's investment in advanced manufacturing technologies, disciplined quality processes and continuous improvement initiatives helps ensure consistent results while supporting customers' evolving needs.

"This recognition belongs to everyone at HTT, from our production floor to our quality and engineering teams," Leland said. "I'd especially like to recognize Andrew Kamphuis and Ryan Coert, whose leadership and commitment to continuous improvement played an instrumental role in helping us achieve this milestone. Their efforts, along with the dedication of our entire team, exemplify the culture we've worked hard to build."

The award also reflects HTT's broader commitment to building strong, collaborative partnerships with customers through transparent communication, operational excellence and a shared focus on quality. According to Kawasaki Engines, these supplier partnerships are built on delivering high-quality products, maintaining open communication and consistently meeting customer expectations.

Leland added, "As we continue to grow, we're committed to investing in the people, technology and processes that help our customers succeed. We're grateful to Kawasaki Engines for this recognition and look forward to continuing our partnership for years to come."