Hollygate Aircraft Components is pleased to announce its enrolment in the UK MoD Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme; a national initiative designed to strengthen and future-proof the UK defence supply chain. This marks a significant step in Hollygate’s long-standing commitment to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement within the aerospace and defence sectors.
As part of the programme, Hollygate has already completed a detailed diagnostic assessment that examined the company’s current capabilities, future needs and long-term ambitions. This assessment forms the foundation of a bespoke Business Improvement Plan tailored specifically to them. The plan ensures that every area of development is relevant to the company’s strategic goals and supports the next stage of its growth.
The Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme is built around a comprehensive suite of support topics that help suppliers strengthen their performance in a structured and meaningful way. It focuses on five key areas of business capability - strategy, operations, sales, finance and people. Each area covers a wide range of subjects, including risk management, horizon scanning, leadership development and cultural training. This ensures that participating companies receive support that is both broad and deep.
For Hollygate Aircraft Components, this tailored support represents an opportunity to accelerate its continuous improvement journey. Continuous improvement is a defining part of the company’s culture and the programme provides a valuable framework for enhancing productivity, strengthening resilience and developing new capability. Working closely with industry specialists, Hollygate will refine its processes, enhance operational performance and build the skills needed to support future growth.
This new phase of development builds on Hollygate’s existing achievements, including its SC21 Silver accreditation. SC21 Silver is a respected industry benchmark for quality, delivery performance and business excellence. Keeping this accreditation demands discipline, investment, and a commitment to continuous improvement. These values align closely with the objectives of the Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme and reinforce Hollygate’s commitment to raising its standards even further.
The programme also supports the wider ambition of strengthening the UK defence supply chain by helping high-potential suppliers build robust, competitive capability ready for future challenges. Hollygate’s participation reflects its determination to play an active role in this national effort and to contribute to a more resilient and productive defence ecosystem.
Hollygate Aircraft Components looks forward to working closely with the Ministry of Defence and programme partners throughout the year ahead. By combining the company’s engineering expertise with a fully customised improvement plan, Hollygate is positioning itself as a continued leader in precision aerospace manufacturing.