Danbury, CT, - Smiths Detection today announces its Danbury, Conn. facility has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2008 certification for achieving rigorous quality and management standards. The facility becomes Smiths Detection’s 10th location to gain either ISO or OHSAS 18001 certification this year.
ISO 9001:2008 honors organizations which design, develop, manufacture, install and/or provide goods and services of the highest quality. With a strong focus on exceeding customer expectations and continual improvement efforts, the Danbury facility gained certification by fulfilling a demanding range of quality system requirements over the past six months.
Tim Picciotti, Vice President-Americas, Global Military and Emergency Responders for Smiths Detection, said: “We are delighted to be awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification because it validates our entire team’s commitment to deliver the highest quality products with superior customer satisfaction. We have always placed a high value on the quality of our equipment and services, and this independent certification is proof of that commitment.”
Danbury is one of four Smiths Detection facilities with a full compliment of manufacturing, service, research and development, sales and marketing of specialized chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive sensors and protection solutions for militaries and emergency responders around the world.
Smiths Detection (www.smithsdetection.com) offers advanced security solutions in civil and military markets worldwide, developing and manufacturing government-regulated technology products thatentify explosives, chemical and biological agents, weapons and contraband. It is part of Smiths Group (www.smiths.com), a global leader in applying advanced technologies to markets in threat as well as contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications and engineered components. Smiths Group employs around 22,000 people in more than 50 countries.
For more information, contact: David Olsen, Coltrin & Associates, for Smiths Detection Phone: 212-221-1616 Email: david_olsen@coltrin.com
Dana Knox-Gower, Smiths Detection Phone: 203-207-9700 Email: Dana.Gower@smithsdetection.com