GTS
Flexible Materials Ltd originally achieved accreditation
to the international quality standard BS EN ISO 9001:1994
during 1996. Then, to satisfy the specific requirements
of the automotive industry, the Company also achieved
accreditation to QS 9000 3rd Edition during June 2000.
More recently, GTS Flexible Materials Ltd successfully
sought registration to the new standards BS EN ISO
9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002 during July 2003.
Quality
control and assurance has been fundamental to the
success of GTS Flexible Materials Ltd. Maintaining
the highest standards of quality, in the work undertaken
by all employees of the Company, has contributed
to making GTS Flexible Materials Ltd a market leader
in a highly competitive global market.
Materials
and services are purchased in accordance with agreed
specifications from Suppliers on our Approved Suppliers
List. The status and integrity of the product is
maintained throughout the entire GTS process with
full traceability back to purchased materials. Fully
trained personnel carry out purchased material receiving
inspection, process inspection, product testing and
final inspection on all the Company’s products
utilising calibrated equipment in a well-equipped
laboratory and in the production areas, ensuring
product quality and on time delivery.
Regular
auditing by both internal and external auditors ensures
the GTS Quality Management System maintains its continued
compliance to both the BS EN ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS
16949:2002 standards.
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