News
May 2010
Metalex Manufacturing Receives Prestigious Supplier Award
On May 19, 2010, Rolls-Royce hosted its second annual Supplier of the Year Awards Dinner with its top strategic Partners and Suppliers in attendance. Metalex Manufacturing, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, was the proud recipient of the Rolls-Royce 2009 Energy Supplier of the Year Award. This award recognizes the contribution and commitment of Metalex, as a Rolls-Royce supplier, to continuous improvement with a focus on performance and affordable cost.
The Rolls-Royce Supplier of the Year Awards also recognizes its strategic partners and suppliers for their support of the Rolls-Royce Supply Chain Strategy and, ultimately, the performance of its product range. "We congratulate the winners and look forward to continuing our successful relationship," said Mike Orris, Chief Procurement Officer, Rolls-Royce.
Metalex Manufacturing Inc. is a performance driven, high quality, advanced technology manufacturing company specializing in designing, engineering, programming, fabrication/manufacturing of close tolerance parts, assemblies and tooling. The Company embraces challenging first time projects and prototypes for high-tech needs as well as production runs for commercial applications.
Metalex is fully aware and understands that achieving awards such as Supplier of the Year is directly related to the contributions of its talented self-directed workforce, and Metalex continues to hire exceptional people even in today's difficult economic times.
For more information about Metalex Manufacturing Inc., please contact Don McGraw at 513.489.0507 or visit www.metalexmanufacturing.com.
May 2010
New! Understanding AS9100 Rev C Webinar
June 11, 2010 (1 Session) - via telephone/internet
Details for the Understanding AS9100 Rev C Webinar can be found at the following link: http://www.sae.org/pdevent/WB0958
April 2010
A recent study shows that companies and their employees benefit from adopting ISO 9001.
Details can be found at the follwing link: http://www.anab.org/news/2010/2010/03/companies-benefit-from-iso-9001.aspx
March 2010
Vitorio Stana, P.Eng. at Avcorp Industries receives Transport Canada National Aviation Safety Award for exceptional contributions to Aviation Safety
Details can be found at the following link: http://www.priregistrar.org/AvcorpAwardFeb2010.pdf
January 2010
AS9100 Rev. C Implementation Schedule
The AS9100 Rev. C Implementation Schedule can be found at the following link: http://www.priregistrar.org/AS9100revCTimeline.pdf
December 2009
Avior Integrated Products named SME company of the year by the AQA (Quebec Aerospace Association)
Proudly certified to ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100 by Performance Review Institute Registrar, Avior Integrated Products has been awarded the Small, Medium Enterprise (SME) of the Year by the Quebec Aerospace Association (AQA) in recognition of its outstanding business success. The award is presented to an SME in the prominent aerospace sector that best reflects the association's mission and objectives, namely;
- Strong financial management and strategic planning
- Innovation and continuous improvement
- Leadership and excellence in human resources management
- Dedication to the environment and sustainable development, and
- Corporate citizenship and involvement with the AQA
Mr. Stephen Kearns, Avior President and CEO, accepted the award from AQA President, Mr. Jacques Saada at a Gala Award dinner held at the Westin Hotel Montreal on December 8, 2009. He acknowledged the confidence shown by their customers in establishing Avior as a center of excellence for composites in Quebec. He thanked all Avior employees for their dedication and hard work through challenging times. Kearns said, "Customers and investors believe in our future because of our strong track record of excellence and the dedication of our employee team. Our employees have, and will continue to be instrumental in establishing Avior as a lead integrator of lightweight structures."
Avior Integrated Products Inc. is a full-service supplier of lightweight structural assemblies for the international aerospace industry. The company's core operations include manufacturing capabilities for composites, acrylics and metal components and engineering expertise and skills in product design, manufacturing support and new product development. Learn more about Avior at www.avior.ca.
August 2009
Derco Repair Services: First to Achieve AS9110 with PRI Registrar
Derco Repair Services, Inc, located in Milwaukee, WI is the first organization to achieve AS9110 Registration with PRI Registrar. Founded in 1986, Derco Repair Services, Inc. is an FAA-Certified, OEM-Authorized, and Lockheed Martin C-130B-H Approved Repair Center for overhaul of components and accessories. Derco Repair utilizes an 80,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility that includes modern testing systems, which are designed and developed by Derco's platform proven, in-house engineering department. Developing innovative tooling and fixtures enables Derco Repair to deliver cost-effective repairs that meet and exceed OEM-quality testing specifications. Pictured above are from the left Scott Gluck (Derco Director of Quality Assurance); Scott Burkholder (PRI Registrar Sales Engineer); Jason Wiedoff (Director of Repair Services); John Sepulvada (Derco, Executive Vice President/General Manager) with Derco Team members in the background.
Visit them on the web at www.dercoaerospace.com.
August 2009
Client Rights and Responsibilities
The ANAB Accreditation Council's Certification Client Bill of Rights and Responsibilities is intended to promote the understanding of accredited certification.
Client Bill of Rights
PRI Registrar - The OASIS Database
The OASIS database is a product of the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG). OASIS houses supplier and audit assessment data for all companies who hold an accredited certification in any of the AQMS series of Standards (i.e. - AS9100, AS9110 and AS9120). The IAQG has set firm requirements regarding the inclusion of aerospace certified suppliers in the OASIS database. Simply put, it is not optional - if you hold an accredited certificate to AS9100, AS9110 or AS9120 - you must be entered into the OASIS database. SAE document AS9104 details the Certification Bodies' requirements for Aerospace Certification Programs. We are bound by these requirements as stated on our aerospace certificates, "The audit was conducted in accordance with the requirements of SAE AS9104 Rev. A." (Reference SAE AS9104 - Requirements for Aerospace Quality Management System Certification / Registrations Programs).
Additionally, any supplier listed in the OASIS database must set someone up as the OASIS Administrator. This designated person will be the contact point with regards to OASIS, and is responsible for maintaining accurate supplier data in the system (i.e. - supplier name, address, etc.). This person is also the only contact who can grant access to view pertinent audit assessment details. An OASIS user cannot access audit data without first gaining permission from the suppliers' listed OASIS administrator.
If any aerospace certified supplier refuses to be a part of OASIS, or refuses to set up an OASIS administrator, Certification Bodies are required by the IAQG to revoke the certificate of registration.
The very first step to get involved with OASIS is to become a registered user. Anyone can become a registered user, and you do not need to hold an active aerospace certificate in order to become a user. Visit the OASIS database at http://www.iaqg.org/oasis and click on the "Register to get Access" link.
PRI Registrar specializes in the aerospace certification industry, and has been working with the OASIS database for many years. Our knowledgeable staff would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
Should you have any further questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact: Connie Hess, PRI Registrar Process Coordinator (724-772-8683)
March 2009
Wheeler Brothers: First at ISO 9001:2008!
Wheeler Bros., Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation engaged in the manufacturing, engineering, and distribution of automotive, heavy equipment, industrial parts and supplies, is the first company to achieve registration to ISO 9001:2008 with PRI Registrar. Wheeler Brothers is a major force in repair parts contracting ranking as the leader in quality, dependability, performance and price. Incorporated in 1960, they have been servicing Government contracts since December 1963. Pictured above, Pete Kucan, Director of Registrar Operations congratulating company President David L. Wheeler and the ISO 9001 Team.
For more information about Wheeler Brothers, visit their website www.teamwbi.com. And yes....GO STEELERS!
January 2009
AS9100 Rev. C Standard was published in January, 2009
It is official; the new AS9100 Rev. C Standard was published in January, 2009. The information below was reprinted from the ANAB website www.anab.org.
This Heads Up is being issued as notice to all aerospace CBs that SAE has now published AS9100C.
The revised standard is available for purchase at the following SAE link: http://www.sae.org/.
The release of the standard in the Americas sector has generated some questions regarding client transition and auditor training. The latest information on these topics is provided below.
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) will be communicating aerospace client transition expectations. The IAQG has proposed a 30-month timeline for existing certified organizations to transition (see following page). However, due to the need for global harmonization and release of supporting standards the start date for transition has not been set.
The On-line Aerospace Supplier Information System (OASIS) database will be used to communicate IAQG expectations and track client transition activity via CB issuance of AS9100C certificates. The AS9100C transition start date will be communicated via OASIS when it becomes available.
In regard to auditor training, the IAQG Other Party Management Team (OPMT) is developing sanctioned training for aerospace auditors. All Aerospace Auditors (AA, AEA, and AIEA) will be required to complete this supplemental training prior to conducting any AS9100C audits for certification purposes under the Industry Controlled Other Party (ICOP) process. This training will cover the transition and client assessment to the 9100 series of standards (9100, 9101, 9110, and 9120). The supplemental auditor training will be available in 2009.
Based on the above information, no organization should be certified to the updated AS9100C standard at this time. However, the IAQG OPMT has recognized that organizations may want to upgrade their existing certificate to the revised ISO 9001:2008 standard. This is acceptable and the IAQG OPMT addressed this upgrade via IAQG OPMT resolution number 55. All IAQG ICOP Resolutions can be found at the following link: http://www.sae.org/iaqgdb/oasishelp/IAQGResolutionLog.xls.
It is recommended that you purchase the Standard at your earliest convenience in order to review the changes and begin any necessary preparations to ensure compliance. As noted above, the Standard can be purchased at www.sae.org.
NOVEMBER 2008
PRI Registrar is excited to announce the launch of our new website!
A new look, improved navigation and our commercial are only a few of the changes made to our website. Geared toward our customer, PRI Registrar has created a forward-thinking, state-of-the-art guide to the quality certification process. Stay up-to-date on industry news, find information on Standards, and clients directly link to EQM using the "EQM Log-In" button. We will be updating the website with Current Industry information, so be sure to check in often! If you happen to have any suggestions for website topics or improvement, please feel free to use the "Contact Us" link and send us your comments.
NOVEMBER 2008
ISO and IAF announce schedule for implementation of accredited certification to ISO 9001:2008
ISO 9001:2008, which is due to be published before the end of 2008, will replace the 2000 version of the standard which is implemented by both business and public sector organizations in 170 countries. Two key points to remember regarding this implementation:
- One year after publication of ISO 9001:2008 all accredited certifications issued (new certifications and re-certifications) shall be to ISO 9001:2008.
- Twenty-four months after the publication of ISO 9001:2008, any existing certification issued to ISO 9001:2000 shall not be valid.
To read the entire article, please click here.
NOVEMBER 2008
PRI Registrar issues its first OHSAS 18001 certificate
Congratulations to Tutco, Inc. in Cookeville, TN for their certification achievement to OHSAS 18001. This is also the first OHSAS certificate issued by PRI Registrar. The Occupational Health & Safety standard, OHSAS 18001, has seen significant growth in certifications over the past year.
If you would like more information regarding OHSAS 18001, and how it could benefit your company, please feel free to contact Scott Burkholder at (724) 772-8667.
