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Quality Workmanship Code Delivers Big Electricity Savings

Large manufacturers wanting to rein in their electricity costs will increasingly demand evidence that repaired electric motors match the efficiency of new motors, as a national programme to promote high-quality rewinding gathers pace.

Quality motor rewinders take the initiative

Members of the New Zealand motor rewind industry are taking the initiative on quality and energy efficiency with the launch of a new independent certification scheme.

Quality in the automotive industry

ISO 9001 is becoming the base standard for a huge variety of industries worldwide, including automobile manufacture.

From ISO Management Systems, May - June 2003.

Volvo benefit from ISO 14001

Volvo Auto, Finnish importer of Volvo cars, has implemented a network wide ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS), resulting in significant waste reduction, increased recycling, and benefits to the bottom line.

From ISO Management Systems, May - June 2003

Does ISO 9000 certification pay?

“Firms that failed to seek certification experienced substantial deteriorations in ROA, productivity and sales, while firms that did seek certification generally managed to avoid such declines”.

Published in ISO Management Systems magazine July / August 2002.

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International food processor endorses quality focus

"Whilst the delivery of a consistent, quality product has always been critical to Cedenco's success in the international market, ISO 9002 certification offers that extra element of credibility"

From NZ Business, October 2001.

Standards also benefit environment

"Achieving certification to ISO 14001 is additional confirmation that we are aware of the environment, doing our best to minimise waste and maximise recycling"

From The Press, September 2001.

Local companies achieve international standards

"The Canterbury region has proven itself a fertile breeding ground for innovative, export-driven commercial operations". "To compete successfully on the world stage, these organisations often find they are compelled to meet certain internationally recognised standards such as ISO 9000 certification".

From The Press, September 2001.