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30 April 2019
Strem’s HQ re-certified under ISO 9001:2015 standard
Strem Chemicals Inc - a privately held manufacturer of high-purity specialty chemicals (including organometallics and nanomaterials) for both R&D and commercial-scale applications - says that its corporate headquarters in Newburyport, MA, USA has been re-certified under ISO 9001:2015 for the Quality Management System (QMS) standard.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification is based on quality management principles including consistently documented processes, strong focus on customer service, maintaining quality standards, continual review and improvement of process approach, as well as a dedicated management commitment to upholding all facets of the ISO 9001 QMS. The ISO 9001:2015 standard is the latest certification available from ISO and upholds the organization’s emphasis on quality management systems and performance. This standard is built around quality management principles such as: process approach, customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, improvement, sound decision making and relationship management.
“I am proud of the hard work and dedication of our employees to maintain continued commitment to our quality standards,” says CEO Dr Ephraim S. Honig. “The attainment of this ISO 9001:2015 recertification illustrates our mission and is driven by our pledge to our customers to provide high-quality products and services,” he adds.
Strem is certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for the following scope: Manufacturing and Marketing Specialty Chemicals of High Purity. To be certified as ISO 9001 compliant, Strem underwent an evaluation process that included quality management system development, management system documentation review, pre-audit, initial assessment and clearance of non-conformances. To maintain this certification, NQA will perform audits to ensure compliance and to assess initiatives for continued improvement.