Benthos awarded ISO 9001 Certification.NORTH FALMOUTH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1995--Benthos Inc. announced today that it is now formally registered as an organization compliant with 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 quality standards. The registration award recognizes the company's commitment to excellence in delivering high quality products to its customers. The ISO 9000 standard series was developed by the International Standards Organization See ISO. of Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. , Switzerland, a worldwide confederation of over 90 countries. The standards were originally conceived to establish a quality criteria for companies wishing to sell their products within the European Union. The standards promote operating efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in business and manufacturing. Of the standards, ISO 9001 is the most comprehensive, covering an organizations's practices in the areas of product design, development, production, installation, and servicing. Benthos benthos: see marine biology. was awarded ISO compliance by DNV (Det Norske Veritas Det Norske Veritas or DNV is a Norwegian company established in 1864. DNV is an independent foundation whose its objectives are "Safeguarding life, property, and the environment" and is a leading provider of services for managing risk. ), an accredited quality system certification foundation based in Norway and recognized worldwide as a leading certification organization. The certification covers all of Benthos' product groups which include oceanographic and robotic products for research, industry, and defense; and TapTone container inspection systems for food, beverage and pharmaceutical processors. CONTACT: Benthos Corporate Communications Manager Peter Zentz, 508-563-1000 |
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