Sun, 08/29/2004 - 22:00
More than 150 American and Chinese government and private sector standards experts attended a workshop in Beijing Aug. 18 and 19. The event was hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision,…
Sun, 08/29/2004 - 22:00
Orion Registrar recently announced the hiring of a new business development manager to focus on registering plastics manufacturers to ISO 9000. Lewis Yasenchak has worked in the registrar business for more than 20 years. Orion’s new plastics…
Sun, 08/22/2004 - 22:00
The American Society for Quality has announced it’s seeking applicants to serve on its board of directors for 2005-06. The ASQ nominating committee will accept applications from senior, fellow and honorary members for the following positions:…
Sun, 08/22/2004 - 22:00
National Technical Systems Corp. recently purchased a world-class telecommunications product testing laboratory in Calgary, Canada. It’s the company’s third testing facility abroad. The 14,000 sq. ft. lab includes state-of-the-art chambers, test…
Sun, 08/22/2004 - 22:00
Original equipment manufacturers and end users think similarly about how to improve their relationships, according to a new study conducted by Rockwell Automation and Penton Media Inc. The study, based on interviews with 582 OEMs and end users,…
Sun, 08/22/2004 - 22:00
In an effort to strengthen the automotive supply chain, the Automotive Industry Action Group will offer crisis management and business recovery training. The emergency response training is the first of its kind in the automotive industry, says…
Sun, 08/22/2004 - 22:00
The American Productivity & Quality Center and Fusion Productions recently announced a collaboration to strengthen organizations’ virtual communities and communities of practice (CoPs). Through the joint offering, organizations and…
Mon, 08/16/2004 - 22:00
National Quality Assurance USA recently announced its accreditation through the ElectroStatic Discharge Association to provide auditing services against ANSI/ESD S20.20:1999. The accreditation will allow NQA USA to help organizations develop…
Mon, 08/16/2004 - 22:00
Vought Aircraft Industries Inc. recently signed a contract with Leica Geosystems to buy six laser tracking systems for its manufacturing operations in Dallas. Vought reports it will extend the contract over a span of four years to replace its…
Mon, 08/16/2004 - 22:00
Top executives from Bank of America will host a Six Sigma symposium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Oct. 25-27. Bank Chairman and CEO Kenneth D. Lewis will deliver the keynote address, and the company’s Six Sigma Leadership Team will lead a…