The ISO 9001 standards, published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), set specific criteria for establishing and documenting a quality management system. A certificate is valid for three years and then must be renewed. The facility in Rugby was originally certified in 1993 and passed its three-year renewal audit in September of 2009. The renewed certification was awarded by Intertek Systems Certification based upon Meggitt Sensing Systems’ (MSS) ability to demonstrate, not only that it had documented quality management principles and procedures, but also that it operates according to them.

Also published by the ISO, the standards of ISO 14001 require a company to analyze the impact it has on the environment, establish processes to improve its environmental impact, and ensure ongoing review and compliance with all environmental requirements. The certification shows MSS’s commitment to the environment and dedication to reviewing the effect of the facility’s operations on the global community. Certification by Intertek Systems Certification ensures a company has effectively implemented all ISO 14001 requirements. Registration is valid for three years, subject to annual audits by the registrar, and must be fully reviewed and renewed every three years. The Rugby facility was originally certified in 2004 and has just passed its three-year renewal audit.

The facility’s quality and environmental policies have enabled continual improvement programs to be established. “The ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications ensure that we continually minimize our environmental impact and adhere to our rigorous quality control processes,” said Mark Billing, Industrial Sales Manager for MSS. “Given the customers we serve, particularly those in power generation, we understand how important it is to demonstrate real commitment to these processes.”

Although ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications are voluntary, both are a requirement for Meggitt companies. MSS’s certification is in line with Meggitt PLC’s quality control requirement and company-wide philosophy towards corporate responsibility and environment protection. Strict quality and environmental standards are applied to Meggitt operations worldwide and guide the entire organization.