Having a prominent place in the European and South American markets, HYDHOME is now setting its sights on Asian markets. We conducted an interview with Barış Belgin, the company’s Middle East Sales Manager. Here is the full text of the exclusive interview:
Considering the success you have achieved in the global market with the HYDHOME brand, what are the most important production and quality advantages that distinguish you from your competitors?
When it comes to achieving success, competition starts to seem like an opportunity to improve our manufacturing phases. This drives us to commit to the best possible outcome by satisfying our customers with sustainable quality and solutions, which makes our brand stand out among competitors.
How has your deep-rooted history dating back to 1962 contributed to your current production philosophy and brand vision?
The experience gained not only from manufacturing products but also from manufacturing the machines themselves has given us a tremendous advantage in supporting our HYDHOME Hydraulic Equipments brand, not only with certifications but also with decades of experience and testing carried out since 1962.
Your products are particularly focused on heavy commercial vehicles such as Mercedes, Volvo, and Scania. What kind of balance strategy do you follow between the OEM and aftermarket sectors?
As the global economy fluctuates day by day, customers and partners seek OEM-quality products for European commercial vehicles at affordable prices. That is exactly where we step in to meet those demands. We believe that everyone deserves the highest quality and service, and therefore we strive to be present in the aftermarket sector where our end users can truly feel valued.
Which markets have you focused on in your export activities in recent years, and what are your new target markets?
In recent years, our main goal has been to establish a strong presence in the European and South American markets, where the industry’s best brands offer their products and services. Now that we have built a strong reputation in those markets for aftermarket products, we have decided to take the next step by targeting Asian markets. Of course, we do not plan to stop there, as our further goal will be expanding into the African market.
Which standards do you implement in your production processes regarding quality control and certification?
During every stage of our manufacturing procedures, we strictly comply with regulations defined by international standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO certifications. Therefore, we place great importance on delivering the best aftermarket products by testing every single product leaving our factory. In fact, this year we will renew our IATF 16949 certification through an independent third-party audit in order to keep up with the latest global updates. Our mission is to manufacture according to international standards and provide sustainable quality products.
What kind of innovations or technological investments are planned for the near future in terms of R&D and product development?
In the field of Research and Development, we aim to move forward hand in hand with emerging technologies that allow us to offer better hydraulic solutions and offer superior products to our customers worldwide through new testing benches, advanced CNC machines, and other cutting-edge technologies.
What are the biggest advantages for your global distributors and business partners in working with HYDHOME?
The biggest advantage of working with HYDHOME Hydraulic Equipment is that we offer sustainable quality, a fast solution-oriented approach, and longterm business partnerships based on trust. We see our distributors not merely as customers, but as part of our global success. That is why we always say: Experience HYDHOME Advantage!
