Crystal IS Inc of Green Island, NY, USA, an Asahi Kasei company that makes proprietary ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UVC LEDs), is now ISO 9001:2008 certified. The firm's UVC LEDs are based on Crystal IS' proprietary native aluminium nitride (AlN) substrate technology.
ISO 9001:2008 outlines requirements that an organization must maintain as part of a quality management system. Companies working toward certification must demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Following ISO standards provides a consistent way to meet customer requirements with a quality management system that is well controlled and sound.
"ISO 9001:2008 certification is a seal of approval that our customers look for," says Crystal IS' Larry Felton. "Certification guarantees our quality management processes are held to the highest standards."
Crystal IS worked with CEG (Center for Economic Growth) to find a consultant familiar with innovative manufacturers to navigate the certification process. CEG is the designated Regional Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center for manufacturing and technology companies as well as the regional economic development and marketing organization serving the eight-county area in New York's Capital Region (home to Crystal IS). CEG's focus is on innovation-driven, technology-based industries that will help regional communities and businesses compete and thrive. "As part of our mission, CEG works with local companies to position themselves as the most competitive in the market," says CEG's interim president & CEO Michael Hickey.
