BOGE, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance compressors, has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for its UK Operations. This replaces the previously held 9001:2008 version.
ISO 9001:2015 is the latest version of the internationally recognised standard that specifies requirements for a company-wide Quality Management System (QMS). It establishes an effective quality management program for manufacturing companies and helps organisations consistently meet the needs of customers and stakeholders in both the delivery and continuous improvement of products and services.
Mark Whitmore, General Manager at BOGE comments, "We’re extremely proud to have achieved this; it’s the leading measure of excellence in manufacturing & operating standards globally and even more demanding than the 2008 version.
We have adapted and improved some of our processes to meet this enhanced quality management standard. In this version, there is a greater focus on leadership and management commitment, risk management and performance monitoring.
As part of this, we’ve also enhanced our process approach and PDCA cycle: Plan, Do, Check, Action. Achieving the 2015 standard demonstrates not only our meticulous quality standards and customer–centric approach, but our commitment to continuously and systematically improve the processes within our organisation for even greater efficiency.”
BOGE has been ISO certified for many years, achieving ISO 9000 in 2008. It also holds SAFE Contractor and CHAS accreditation and is a long standing member of the British Compressed Air Society.