Corning Announces TL 9000 Registration.Business & Technology Editors CORNING, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2001 Corning Optical Fiber Successfully Qualifies for Telecommunications Standards Registration Providing Quality Service for Customers Corning Incorporated (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GLW) announced today that Corning Optical Fiber has successfully completed registration for TL 9000 Release 3.0 certification. TL 9000 is a set of quality management system requirements designed for the telecommunications industry. All of Corning Optical Fiber's North American manufacturing, design and commercial operations are registered to TL 9000, with the scope defined as the manufacture and design of single-mode and multimode fiber for cable and components. TL 9000 registration, which encompasses the 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. 9001:2000 standard, demonstrates Corning's continued focus on both customer service and quality. Several Corning representatives actively participate in the QuEST Forum, a key activity in the global telecommunications industry aimed at improving the quality of products for customers through registration of suppliers to the requirements of TL 9000. "Our registration to TL 9000 is further evidence of Corning's dedication to total quality," said Alan Eusden, senior vice president and general manager, Corning Optical Fiber. "As always, Corning is completely committed to providing its customers with quality solutions that are both industry-leading and cost-effective." Brian DiLascia, vice president and general manager, Pirelli Communications Cables and Systems North America, added, "As a Corning customer, we are certainly pleased that Corning has successfully completed TL 9000 registration. This is just another example of Corning's continued commitment to both quality and customer service." Optical Fiber has a time-honored history of total quality and has established itself as a leader in Total Quality Management (TQM). In 1995, Corning Optical Fiber was awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is given by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology. Through the actions of the National Productivity Advisory Committee chaired by Jack Grayson, it was established by the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality and remains the only optical fiber manufacturer to ever receive this national recognition. Additionally, Corning has continually met or exceeded industry standards, including ISO 9001, and participates in international and national industry standards organizations, including the International Standards Organization See ISO. (ISO), the International Telecommunications Union See ITU. (body, standard) International Telecommunications Union - (ITU) ITU-T, the telecommunication standardisation sector of ITU, is responsible for making technical recommendations about telephone and data (including fax) communications systems for PTTs and suppliers. (ITU), the International Electrotechnical Commission See IEC. (standard, body) International Electrotechnical Commission - (IEC) A standardisation body at the same level as ISO. (IEC), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Not to be confused with the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE). The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers or IEEE (pronounced as eye-triple-e (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute See ANSI. (body, standard) American National Standards Institute - (ANSI) The private, non-profit organisation (501(c)3) responsible for approving US standards in many areas, including computers and communications. ANSI is a member of ISO. (ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. ). Established in 1851, Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) creates leading-edge technologies for the fastest-growing markets of the world's economy. Corning manufactures optical fiber, cable and photonic products for the telecommunications industry; and high-performance displays and components for television, information technology and other communications-related industries. The company also uses advanced materials to manufacture products for scientific, semiconductor and environmental markets. Corning's revenues in 2000 were $7.1 billion. For more information on Corning optical fiber, please visit www.corning.com/opticalfiber |
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