From the whole NPT Management Systems team, we’d like to wish all of the companies and individuals that we have worked with in 2018 a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We’d like to thank you all for your continued support throughout this year, we hope you will continue to support us in 2019 and the years after. We will strive to continue providing the best support possible for all customers, old and new and hope that our relationships with all customers continue to be fruitful.

Thanks again,

Neil and the NPT Team!

Baker Trayte Marine Ltd, established in 1993, is a company located in Portsmouth, Hampshire that conducts a variety of marine work. They hold a high reputation for their standard of service and workmanship, which has resulted in them being awarded a number of valuable contracts from a range of credible authorities such as the Ministry of Defence.  As a result of these high standards, they felt it was an important step for their business to obtain ISO 9001 accreditation, which we helped them to achieve.

Recently, Baker Trayte Marine had a surveillance audit to ensure that the quality management system (QMS) that we had assisted with putting into place was still being practised with full effect, including all measures and procedures that had been implemented. We are very pleased and proud to announce that, with our on-going help, Baker Trayte had passed their surveillance audit without a single non-conformance raised – evidence that the business is working hard and dedicated to their QMS.

Baker Trayte is the latest success when it comes to ISO 9001 audits, and we hope that our working relationship continues to be fruitful.

If you require any assistance with a quality management system or with achieving ISO 9001 certification, please do not hesitate to contact NPT Management Systems today.

Victory Graphics are a company whom we previously helped to achieve ISO 9001 certification. As plans for future growth included a position as Quality Driver, incorporating a fully-functional QMS (Quality Management System) seemed a logical choice for the company moving forward.

Some time after Victory Graphics were initially awarded ISO 9001 certification, a surveillance audit was needed to ensure that the QMS was working effectively and that the procedures that we helped them to put in place were current and up to date. We are glad to report that, with our help, Victory Graphics passed the surveillance audit without a single non-conformance raised - a testament to the business's hard work and dedication to quality.

This is the latest success in our working relationship with Victory Graphics, hopefully with many more to come in the future!

If you require any assistance with a quality management system or with achieving ISO 9001 certification, please do not hesitate to contact NPT Management Systems today.

Back in 2016, we helped grit blasting and specialist coating company Southern Coating Contractors to implement a quality management system that met both ISO 9001 and National Highways Sector Scheme 19A requirements.

Since then, we have been assisting SCC with annual surveillance audits, and we are pleased to report that - after a site visit in Hatfield - the latest audit was completed without any non-conformances being raised.

Pictured: Neil Peattie, our Principal Consultant

What is NHSS19A?

NHSS stands for National Highways Sector Schemes, a type of management system that's specifically geared towards organisations who work on the British road network.

NHSS19A is a specific certification that covers the use of corrosion-resistant industrial coatings for ferrous metals. As mentioned above, NPT Management Systems previously helped Southern Coating Contractors to plan and implement a bespoke management system that complied with NHSS19A standards as well as meeting the requirements for ISO 9001.

Do you need a tailor-made quality management system for your business? Contact NPT Management Systems today to discuss your requirements.

A number of businesses within various industries use ISO certification as a recognised method of producing and delivering control of quality products and services and customer service. ISO accreditation not only provides improvements and quality to processes and methods but is often recognised as a mark of uniformity of both products and services across countries, languages and cultures. Therefore, by a business obtaining ISO certification, it is seen as a huge positive in terms of reputation and image, as well as in terms of practicality. Some businesses, however, may benefit more than others from the implementation of ISO practices, such as manufacturing companies.

How ISO Certification Helps Manufacturing Companies

Specific clauses within ISO certifications, such as ISO 9001, outline guidelines and processes on the way a business should carry out certain practices. These help manufacturing companies to improve crucial areas of their business, such as;

• Standard of Product - As mentioned, ISO certification addresses the issue of product quality. By implementing specific processes, product definition can be accurately prescribed to ensure that each product is consistently manufactured to a consistent level of standard.

• Corrective Action Processes – Section 10.2 of ISO 9001 concerns itself with ‘nonconformity and corrective action.’ To prevent nonconformity is of utmost importance, but if an incident was ever to occur then displaying corrective measures and ensuring that it doesn’t get repeated is vital to any quality management system, as well as an exceptional way to develop trust between business and customer.

• Quality Tollgates – An integral part of many sections of ISO 9001, there are many instances where the application of evaluation and measurement is necessary to create a ‘tollgate’ on product quality. The enables manufacturing companies to gain data and knowledge to be able to drive continuous improvement needed by all organisations.

• Knowledgeable and Motivated Employees – With the implementation of ISO practices, issues such as ‘awareness’, ‘competence’ and ‘organisational knowledge’ are covered which enable members of staff within a manufacturing company to perform to a high standard in producing products and services. As well as being highly competent, with ISO certification, manufacturing businesses will put into place strict and clear training processes, roles and the ability to show accountability of management. All of which will lead to a more satisfied and motivated workforce.

These are just a few of many elements that enable manufacturing companies to perform more effectively with ISO certification. If you require advice on ISO accreditation, please do not hesitate to contact NPT Management Systems today.

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