Just one year ago, Rompa was honored with a Bronze Global Supplier Award, reflecting strong alignment and performance. But the 2025 Platinum recognition represents more than an upgrade, it’s a milestone in a long-term evolution driven by collaboration, transparency, and a shared focus on progress.

Moving from Bronze to Platinum within a single year underscores Rompa’s commitment to continuous improvement at every level, from technical precision and process optimization to sustainability and partnership development.

“This award reflects how far we’ve come together,” said Martijn Jansen, Sales Director at Rompa Group. “It’s not just a recognition of performance metrics, it’s a validation of trust, teamwork, and shared ambition between JCI and Rompa. Our success is built on daily collaboration and the willingness to keep improving, project after project.”

Rompa Group and Johnson Controls International have built a relationship that extends far beyond the conventional supplier–customer model. Over the past ten years, the partnership has evolved into a true strategic alliance, one rooted in mutual learning, co-engineering, and shared goals for quality and sustainability.

Rompa’s role in JCI’s global supply chain spans multiple regions, with collaboration between teams in Europe, North America, and Asia. Together, both companies have worked to streamline logistics, reduce lead times, enhance traceability, and develop efficient manufacturing solutions for key JCI programs.

“Partnership means being fully aligned — not just on cost and delivery, but on purpose,” said Allard Sollewijn Gelpke, CEO of Rompa Group. “From day one, our mindset was to grow alongside JCI, to anticipate their needs, and to invest in technologies that bring long-term value. The Platinum Award is a reflection of that shared journey.”

Each year, Johnson Controls International conducts a global evaluation of its supply base, assessing suppliers on their ability to meet, and exceed, defined benchmarks across five critical dimensions:

1. Quality: Precision manufacturing, consistent product performance, and zero-defect targets.

2. Delivery: Reliability in planning, logistics, and responsiveness to global production demands.

3. Cost: Competitive pricing supported by operational efficiency and lean principles.

4. ESG & Sustainability: Commitment to environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing, and community engagement.

5. Resilience: Robust processes and supply chain structures capable of adapting to disruptions.

Rompa’s steady advancement across all categories positioned it among the top-performing global partners in JCI’s 2025 review cycle, earning the highest tier of recognition possible.

For Marek Ďubjak and Stéphane Guilleray from the JCI supplier development team, who have worked closely with Rompa’s account and operations teams, the award also signifies the strength of collaboration and the trust built over years of shared success.

Rompa extends its deepest gratitude to Johnson Controls International for their partnership and confidence, and to all Rompa colleagues whose teamwork and dedication made this achievement possible.

Special thanks go to Stéphane Guilleray and Marek Ďubjak from JCI for their continuous guidance and cooperation, and to every Rompa team member across Europe, Mexico, and China who contributed to this success story.

Because when we work together with purpose and passion, great partnerships don’t just last. they thrive.