MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WSI Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:WSCI) today announced that it has been certified as meeting the requirements of AS9100 Rev. C / ISO 9001:2008. AS9100 is the quality management system (QMS) standard for the aviation, space, and defense industries. It is governed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) of SAE International. WSI’s QMS was assessed by SGS, a world leader in inspection, verification, testing and certification. The registration covers the manufacturing of precision machined metal components and subassemblies, made mostly of aluminum and steel parts from castings and billet raw material and assembly of subcomponents.
Benjamin Rashleger, president and chief executive officer, commented: “Receiving our AS9100 certification was a key objective for us in our fiscal 2014. One of our core strategic initiatives over the past year, in addition to growing our business, has been to provide more diversification to the customers and industries that we serve. We believe that the aerospace market has a strong future, provides for a high demand of machined components and assemblies, and would be an excellent complement to our business.” Rashleger went on to say: “WSI has always had a commitment to quality, which is a core value for every employee, and all WSI employees are committed to delivering quality parts along with the best service and support. We consider the AS9100 certification to be another example of our “Consider It Done” commitment which is our promise to do whatever it takes to meet deadlines, exceed expectations and deliver results.” Rashleger concluded: “Our new AS9100 certification is evidence that WSI has been able to maintain strict quality standards while continuing to operate at high production volumes. It also reinforces our commitment to the continual improvement of our manufacturing services, which will enhance our competitive edge in the aerospace market. The AS9100 certification is a tremendous accomplishment for the employees of WSI Industries, and it is a required and essential element of our ability to expand further into the aerospace market. With the certification, WSI will be listed in IAQG’s Online Aerospace Supplier Information System (OASIS) database which is a source for companies searching for AS9100 certified suppliers.”
WSI Industries, Inc. is a leading contract manufacturer that specializes in the machining of complex, high-precision parts for a wide range of industries, including avionics and aerospace, energy, recreational vehicles, small engines, marine, firearms, bioscience and the defense market.
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