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Letter to the Editor
Friday March 7
Keystone Automotive Industries Receives ISO 9001:2000 Certification
Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. has received ISO 9001:2000 certification from NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd. (NSF-ISR). ISO 9001:2000 is the standard used worldwide to assess a company¹s ability to comply with many requirements,including the ability to meet customer satisfaction and regulatory requirements. Certification is the successful result of this assessment."Keystone Automotive Industries is fully committed to providing our customers with the best products and service in the industry," stated Charles Hogarty, president and chief executive officer of Keystone Automotive, Inc. "This certification is another step we have taken to ensure our customers¹ complete satisfaction."
Following standards set forth by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Keystone developed a series of quality management systems to meet the ISO criteria. Beginning in February 2001, the systems were implemented in Keystone branches across the nation. After several months of employee training, NSF-ISR audited the systems and upon final approval, Keystone received ISO 9001:2000 certification.
"ISO 9001:2000 certification demonstrates our ongoing commitment to quality assurance and also complements our participation in the Manufacturers Quality Validation Program (MQVP), which establishes quality guidelines for non-OEM manufacturers and distributors," concluded Hogarty.
NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd. is a third-party certification body providing confirmation that the quality systems behind Keystone¹s products and services measure up to established ISO standards. NSF-ISR will continue to audit Keystone¹s ISO 9001:2000 certification every six months, to ensure continuing quality management.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies. The mission of ISO is to promote the development of standardization and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international exchange of goods and services, and to developing cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity.
ISO's work results in international agreements that are published as International Standards. Standards are documented agreements containing technical specifications or other precise criteria to be used consistently as rules, guidelines, or definitions of characteristics, to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are reliable and effective.
Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. is a leading supplier of replacement collision repair products for import and domestic vehicles. Founded in 1947, Keystone operates 118 distribution centers throughout the United States. In addition, the company operates 30 plastic bumper recycling centers and nine wheel remanufacturing plants.
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