Quality Management Systems News

Birns Inc. named Rafael Velezmoro as its Quality Assurance Manager. Image courtesy Burns, Inc.

Birns Names Velezmoro as Quality Assurance Manager

served in a range of leadership roles including Manufacturing and Process Engineer at EMLinQ, Quality Assurance Vice President for Polar Power, and Quality Assurance Manager with US Seismic Systems. He has more than two decades of experience as a Lead Auditor, implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems, as well as conducting and managing internal and external quality, UL, CE, Government Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) QAR, and supplier audits

Rovco secures DNV GL accreditation

U.K. subsea services company Rovco has been awarded ISO 9001 accreditation from global industry certification body DNV GL. Following an independent assessment of Rovco’s quality management systems, the Bristol-based company received the internationally recognised ISO certification to the latest 2015 standard.   The ISO 9001: 2015 accreditation affirms a company’s ability to consistently deliver products and services that meet statutory and regulatory industry requirements, underpinning Rovco’s commitment to consistency, continual improvement and customer satisfaction.  

John Torgersen (Photo: Phoenix International Holdings, Inc.)

Torgersen Joins Phoenix International

Phoenix International Holdings, Inc. announced that John Torgersen has joined the company as its new Quality Management Systems (QMS) Lead overseeing elements in all aspects required to achieve and maintain registration and certification in commercial and military quality standards and certification programs.   Torgersen’s initial focus in his new position will be spearheading the effort to transition Phoenix from our current ISO 9001:2008 certification to the new ISO 9001:2015 standard.   Torgersen comes to Phoenix with over 20 years of experience in Quality, Health, Safety &

Mike Arnold (Photo: M2 Subsea)

M2 Subsea Awarded DNV-GL Certifications

provider M2 Subsea said it has been awarded a raft of industry certifications from DNV-GL for its management system standards, just seven months after starting up.    The Aberdeen-headquartered company received two of the internationally recognized ISO certifications for its quality management systems, both to the latest 2015 standards. The ISO 9001: 2015 promotes the adoption of a process approach and underpins M2 Subsea’s commitment to consistency, continual improvement and customer satisfaction, the company said. The accreditation was awarded following an independent assessment

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WFN Strategies Achieves ISO 9001 Certification

standard for quality management.   ISO 9001 is a quality management standard that was developed by the International Organization for Standardization – an association of governmental and nongovernmental organizations from many countries. The ISO 9001 standard is utilized to certify quality management systems that focus on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction and the active involvement of both management and employees in a process based approach.   The ISO 9001 standard features a high-level structure: including terms, definitions, headings and text common to all management system

Damen TSHD 650 for Gippsland Ports

, such as engineering, materials, technical support and training, so that Damen vessels can be built in any yard around the world. Accompanying client representatives on a visit to Damen Yichang Shipyard, Mr Maes took the opportunity to demonstrate the yard’s excellent production quality management systems, in keeping with Damen’s quality standards applied globally. “The client was particularly impressed with Damen’s team that supplemented the yard’s own comprehensive quality management processes.” “Gippsland Ports is very pleased to have executed a

Photo: XPD8

XPD8 Seals Condition Monitoring Contract

up where machinery is not running efficiently, helping to avoid breakdowns and the costs this ensues in downtime and repairs.” Formed in 2003, XPD8 is a privately owned company which provides engineers for the asset management process. XPD8 has received ISO9001 accreditation for its quality management systems which ensures high standards throughout the business.  

Two Appointments Boost XPD8 Senior Management

and business development responsibilities. Widely regarded as an expert in the integrity management field, Peter has compiled articles for international publications and presented at key conferences and seminars. The firm also recently revealed it had received ISO9001 accreditation for its quality management systems which will further support future business growth and ensure high standards throughout the business. xpd8solutions.com  

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Proserv Expands Subsea Test and Assembly Facility

delivering integrated solutions in market-leading response times. This, in turn, significantly increases the added value we provide for our clients.” “Our robust processes are further underpinned by the recent introduction of the internationally-recognized Lean Six Sigma and 5S quality management systems and environment which ensures the training and development of staff at every level.” Proserv, which runs a Technician Apprentice Program accredited by SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority), this program, attracts fresh blood into the talent pool and provides an excellent start

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