Ashtech Awarded ISO 9001 Certification; Ashtech -- An Efficient, Results-Driven Company.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1996--Ashtech Inc., the leader in precision solutions for global positioning today announced the company has been awarded ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certification, the most rigorous quality accreditation of the four categories. Ashtech has received certification in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Germany and the Netherlands. The ISO 9000 series is a document-driven program that was developed by the International Organization for Standardization International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Organization for determining standards in most technical and nontechnical fields. Founded in Geneva in 1947, its membership includes more than 100 countries. as a method for companies wanting to improve developing, implementing and documenting procedures for quality control. ISO certification has become imperative in conducting international business as it ensures quality and builds credibility in the competitive, global environment. ISO 9001 is the most time and labor intensive Labor Intensive A process or industry that requires large amounts of human effort to produce goods. Notes: A good example is the hospitality industry (hotels, restaurants, etc), they are considered to be very people-oriented. See also: Capital Intensive, Trading Dollars certification distinction to obtain. It covers the following activities in the company -- marketing, development, manufacturing, sales, training, installation and servicing of global positioning products. These Ashtech departments have drafted procedures that have been audited and approved by the Standards board. "ISO 9001 is the result of the entire company cooperating and participating in the efforts to streamline Ashtech's procedures to become a more efficient, results-driven company," said Chuck Boesenberg, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Ashtech. "This certification not only gives us a sense of pride but will help us maintain our position as the leader in GPS solutions." "Our international and domestic customers now have verification that they are receiving products of the highest standard," added Tom Hunter Sir Thomas Blane Hunter is a Scottish businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Wealth Sir Tom graduated from the Business School of the University of Strathclyde, then began his career by selling trainers from the back of a van. , VP of sales at Ashtech. "The Ashtech name, coupled with the ISO 9001 certification will continually ensure our customers the highest level of service. The ISO 9001 endorsement validates the quality reputation that has made Ashtech a successful company." Ashtech, a telecommunications company See telecom company. , is the leading provider of precision solutions for global positioning. Incorporated in 1987, Ashtech manufactures and markets Global Positioning Systems Global Positioning System: see navigation satellite. Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise satellite-based navigation and location system originally developed for U.S. military use. (GPS) receiver systems and related subsystems. The company currently manufactures systems which utilize Navstar satellites to determine position and time information for users worldwide. Annual sales for calendar year 1995 were $35.6 million. Ashtech is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. and maintains a European sales office in Oxford, England, as well as research and development facilities in Moscow. More than 60 international and domestic dealers represent Ashtech products worldwide. Ashtech's main number is 408/524-1400. CONTACT: Ashtech Inc., Sunnyvale Sally Kenvin, 408/524-1460 sally@ashtech.com Miller/Shandwick Technologies, Mountain View Ann Stowe, 415/962-9550 astowe@millerwest.com |
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