Wheelabrator Abrasives, Inc. Receives ISO 9002 Registration

Wheelabrator Abrasives, Inc., one of the world's top producers and marketers of premium shot and grit abrasives, has received Registration from the International Standards Organization (ISO). The ISO, headquartered in Switzerland, conducts quality assessments of companies world-wide. Companies that meet the registration criteria must demonstrate adherence to a comprehensive range of ISO standards, including quality systems, design control, purchaser satisfaction, management responsibility, inspection and testing, handling and delivery, training, service and many other factors.

ISO 9002 Registration represents overall quality assurance, as measured by the only international organization with standards recognized around the globe.

Plant Manager, Thierry Georges commented on the value of ISO 9002 Registration as setting the quality as the prominent management objective. "The ISO 9002 accreditation reflects both an ongoing goal and a means to improve quality and customer satisfaction, exercise a continuous improvement process in all areas, and reduce costs. The result is a superior product and a totally quality-focused company all based on a quality management standard accepted world-wide."

More and more U.S. companies are seeking ISO Registration, which is becoming increasingly essential for doing business on an international scale. To date, Wheelabrator Abrasives, Inc. is the only American abrasive manufacturer to attain Registration.

Wheelabrator Abrasives, Inc. is well known in the industry for its emphasis on service and providing solutions to customers. Company representatives work closely with customers to analyze and evaluate the wide diversity of situations, offering expert advice on product and application options. Customers receive solutions that blend quality and efficiency with cost reduction.

Wheelabrator Abrasives Inc. expects the ISO 9002 Registration to result in improved customer satisfaction in all areas and to translate to increased market share as more customers and distributors recognize the quality benefits associated with an ISO 9002 registered company.

Note: The term "Wheelabrator" has long been associated with blasting equipment, dust collections and recycling. Many people still confuse the Wheelabrator name with these other types of businesses. To clarify, Wheelabrator Abrasives, Inc. is solely involved in the manufacturing, distribution and sales of abrasives.