Why an ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturer is the Smart Choice for Your Business

When you choose a manufacturing partner for your business, you need to be assured that you’re getting precision and accuracy in processes, as well as quality in everything that partner does on your behalf. If you’re wondering: What is ISO in manufacturing? Know that ISO 9001 is a certification that indicates a manufacturing or metal fabrication company operates with the utmost focus on quality.

ISO certifications of any designation mean adherence to international standards for quality. This includes the systems and process put in place to prevent mistakes and to ensure consistently high levels of output. ISO 9001 standards require the following:

• The presence of a system of repeatable processes that ensures documents, parts and fabrication are both thorough and consistent
• A company’s functions must be systematic and adept at leading to completeness and mistake reduction
• The achievement of fewer quality failures related to documentation or parts
• The presence of processes designed to identify, resolve and prevent issues
• An ongoing commitment to improvement and finding new ways to operate more efficiently and at lower costs for the consumer

If you’re still wondering why ISO certification is important to you, here are the ways an ISO certified manufacturer can improve your experience:

• Increased customer satisfaction
• Reduced rejections and rework
• On-time delivery and consistent quality
• Robust internal communication, document control and processes
• Overall cost reduction

Save time and money and reduce inconvenience when you choose a company that is ISO certified. The processes at an ISO certified company are transparent, so you know what you’re getting into before work begins. Also, when you choose a company that offers the benefits of ISO 9001, you know they have the systems in place to correct any issues you experience during the engagement.

At Fairlawn Tool, our commitment to quality has helped us earn the ISO 9001: 2008 certification. As your one-stop shop for contract manufacturing services, know that you’ll enjoy output and results that meet the highest international quality standards. All team members at Fairlawn Tool are committed to adhering to these standards, including management and line employees. Our quality control systems and processes are comprehensive, extending to our training, production, service and customer satisfaction results.

When you need a source for contract manufacturing you can count on, choose the team at Fairlawn Tool. We serve customers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and other locations from our headquarters in Hampstead, Maryland. We offer turret punching, stamping, welding, robotic welding, fabrication, tube bending, assembly and so much more. All our services are delivered with the same adherence to standards and the same focus on the utmost in quality.

Contact us today about your metal fabrication and contract manufacturing needs.