News Gustafson manufacturing plants retain ISO 9000 certifications Re-registration audits have been completed at all three manufacturing sites, and all three locations retained the coveted ISO 9000 certification. Because of Gustafson's excellent performance during past audit activity, the audits were shortened by QMI, saving both money and time.
Most companies have nonconformities in their quality system during the re-registration audits.
These normally occur as a result of complacency, a shift in priorities or a lack of senior management support. The auditor was unable to find any non-conformities and once again complimented each site for their positive quality attitudes and continued improvements. These extremely successful audits are the result of hard work and dedication by all of the employees at Marsing, Des Moines and Trace Chemicals. According to John Gessick, quality manager for Gustafson, the ISO 9000 program is a common-sense approach to a quality system that implements guidelines used worldwide. Companies around the globe utilize the certification, and a growing number of ag-related companies are striving for the ISO 9000 designation.