Kingsbury's R&D nets ISO 9001 certification

Kingsbury, Inc. recently announced that its research and development department at its division in Philadelphia, PA received ISO 9001 certification. Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance audited the R&D department's quality systems in late December and verified that it meets national quality standards for products and procedures.

Lloyd's Register, based in Houston, TX, provided the official three-year certification document to Kingsbury in late February.

"We're extremely proud of the R&D team and commend them for their dedication and hard work which has made this achievement possible," said William R. Strecker, Kingsbury's vice president of sales and marketing.

During the audit, Lloyd's Register reviewed the R&D group's various quality systems, including its quality systems manual, systems level procedures, work instructions and quality records.

Technicians in Kingsbury's Philadelphia division prepare for review by Lloyd's Register. The R&D department recently received its three-year ISO 9000 certification.

Joseph Wilkes, Kingsbury's director of engineering, said the department prepared for the audit by creating detailed work instructions for laboratory personnel and making certain that the lab's equipment was properly calibrated. He also said that R&D personnel received specialized training in areas applicable to ISO 9001 certification.

"Our customers have always known that Kingsbury's quality standards are high and having our R&D department become ISO 9001 certified serves to confirm this," Strecker said. "It also lets new customers know with absolute certainty that they can consistently rely on Kingsbury to meet their needs."

Based in Philadelphia, Kingsbury designs and manufacturers several different varieties of thrust and journal bearings for various rotating equipment applications, including hydro turbines, oil and gas, irrigation, water and sewage, and pulp and paper. For more information or to conduct business with Kingsbury, check out the company's Power Online Storefront at the following link:

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