Quality Assurance Milestones
In the early seventies our Quality Management System was structured around the AQAP1 standard, since which time numerous international standards and customer requirements have been integrated into our procedures. The following are just of few of the major milestones achieved, starting from our preparation for ISO 9001 recognition:
1973: Quality Assurance Manual describes our Quality Management in conformance with the AQAP1
1989: Re-organisation of Quality Management in readiness for ISO 9001
1989: E-T-A meets the requirements of the standard for power plants KTA 1401
1992: E-T-A test laboratory accredited by DATech to EN 45001
1992: Introduction of SPC
1993: Quality Management System accredited to ISO 9001 by DQS
1994: E-T-A test laboratory recognised for product testing to UL requirements
1995: Introduction of FMEA preventive measures methodology
1996: SPC verified by major aerospace manufacturer
1997: Continuous Improvement Programme secures prestigious quality award
2002: Lockheed Star Supplier Award
2002: Process oriented Quality Management System accredited to ISO 9001:2000
2002: EX-approval for selected product groups
2003: E-T-A test laboratory accredited by DATech to ISO 17025
2003: E-T-A meets the requirements of the standard for power plants KTA 3507
2003: Quality Management System approval extended to include EN 9100:2000
2006: E-T-A meets the QM requirements for sub-contractors to the automotive industry to ISO TS 16949:2002
2009: Airbus Supplier Award
2011: Quality Management System extended by EX certificate, category 2G, protection codes “i” and “m”
2012: Best Professional Supplier Award
2014: Introduction of Environmental Management System ISO 14001
2015: Introduction of Energy Management System ISO 50001