Republic Operations Certified to ISO/TS 16949:2002 Standard

Republic Operations Certified to ISO/TS 16949:2002 Standard

FAIRLAWN, Ohio (Nov. 6, 2006) -- Republic Engineered Products, Inc., North America’s largest producer of special bar quality (SBQ) steel, today announced all of its operations have achieved certification to the ISO/TS 16949:2002 quality specification.

The production of all Republic products is covered under the ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification. Republic operates steelmaking centers in Canton and Lorain, Ohio, and value-added rolling and finishing facilities in Canton, Lorain and Massillon, Ohio; Lackawanna, N.Y.; Gary, Ind.; and Hamilton, Ontario. Administrative and support activities at the company’s headquarters in Fairlawn also are covered under the certification.

“In today’s global economy, quality and consistency are vitally important,” said Jaime Vigil, president and chief executive officer. “Republic’s commitment to achieve certification to ISO/TS 16949 emphasizes our dedication to providing quality SBQ products to the automotive industry. The certification proves our processes are effectively addressing our customers’ requirements and expectations.”

The ISO/TS 16949 specification, which is replacing QS 9000, specifies the quality system requirements for the design/development and production of automotive products. ISO/TS 16949 was developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) in conjunction with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Republic customers Daimler-Chrysler, Ford and General Motors have requested their suppliers achieve certification to ISO/TS 16949.

To view Republic Engineered Products’ ISO/TS 16949:2002 quality certificates, go to http://www.republicengineered.com/about-Quality2.php.

Republic Engineered Products, Inc., is North America’s leading supplier of special bar quality (SBQ) steel, a highly engineered product used in axles, drive trains, suspensions and other critical components of automobiles, off-highway vehicles and industrial equipment. With headquarters in Fairlawn, Ohio, the privately owned company operates steelmaking centers in Canton and Lorain, Ohio, and value-added rolling and finishing facilities in Canton, Lorain and Massillon, Ohio; Lackawanna, N.Y.; Gary, Ind.; and Hamilton, Ontario. Republic employs approximately 2,500 people.

Published on 2006-11-06

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