ISO 9001:2015 achieved
8th November 2016

EDGETECH UK has become one of the first companies in the industry to be accredited with the updated quality standard ISO 9001:2015.

The quality review came out in August and the ISO 9001 standard was changed this year to meet the increasingly complex way that businesses work, as Works Manager John Stark explained:

“The updated standard ISO 9001:2015 much more closely reflects the way Edgetech already manages its quality service systems. Our quick response to achieve the new standard has put Edgetech ahead of the game.”

The criteria for ISO 9001 is to make sure that businesses are consistently offering good products and services to their customers. The standards are regularly updated to reflect improving business practices. The newly revised standards have a big focus on risk and risk assessment.

“When a new revision comes in, we compare the new guidelines with our existing systems to check there are no gaps and develop plans to implement new requirements.”

As well as maintaining product quality, the new ISO 9001 requires that all in-house processes undergo rigorous checks during audits, including environment, logistics, training and health & safety. Every process involved to get an order dispatched to customers is assessed to ensure companies offer consistently a top-quality service for customers.

Pictured: Managing Director Chris Alderson and Works Manager John Stark in the Edgetech Manufacturing Facility

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