Trojan Battery Company achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA. - August 31, 2007 - Trojan Battery Company, the world's leading manufacturer of deep cycle batteries, today announced that it was recently awarded the prestigious International Organization for Standards (ISO) 9001:2000 certification for the Company's Quality Management System by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
“This achievement was a direct result of the entire organization working together effectively to develop and maintain the excellent quality standards we have to achieve customer satisfaction, standardization, and continuous improvement of our internal processes,†said Rick Godber, President and CEO of Trojan Battery. “With ISO 9001:2000 certification, we have established our Quality Management System with global recognition that will enable us to achieve long-term operational excellence and success. Trojan's customers expect nothing less—and we'll meet their expectations.â€
Trojan Battery first embarked on the “Road to ISO†in 2005 by means of streamlining the Quality Management System across all of their U.S. facilities. The effort was driven by Gilbert Alba, Quality Director, which led to the first successful certification for the Company's manufacturing plant in Lithonia, Georgia in January of 2006, followed by two of their plants located in Santa Fe Springs, California in December of 2006.
Construction of their fourth and largest plant is currently underway in Sandersville, Georgia, due for completion in October 2007.
About Trojan Battery Company
Trojan Battery Company is the world's leading manufacturer of deep cycle batteries and a longtime battery technology pioneer, having built the first golf car battery in 1952. Trojan batteries provide power for a wide variety of industrial, recreational and auxiliary power applications. Trojan Battery Company, founded in 1925, is ISO 9001:2000 certified with operations in California and Georgia.
For Media inquiries please contact: Kari Weinberger, Marketing Communications at 562-236-3038 or kweinberger@trojanbattery.com.
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