AK Steel International Renews EN9120 Certification
Our Commitment to Quality
How is quality effectively verified and why does it remain a cornerstone of industrial leadership? For over a decade, AK Steel International has maintained the EN9120 / ISO9001 certification, a distinction that validates our operations as systematic, transparent and externally audited. This certification is a reflection on how quality-centric methodology has become a fundamental element of our daily operations and our continuous improvement.
The EN9120 standard serves as the international benchmark for quality management within the aerospace industry. It provides a robust framework for standardizing organizational methodologies, mitigating risk and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. While specifically designed for the aerospace sector, these rigorous standards are embedded within the DNA of our entire organization and our strategic partnerships.
Maintaining this certification requires:
Regular Internal & External Audits: These assessments ensure the system is functional and identify opportunities for optimization.
External Validation: Our most recent audits were conducted by DNV, resulting in a successful certification renewal for an additional two-year period.
Global Harmonization: This year’s audit specifically emphasized the harmonization of processes and procedures across our international branch offices, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback.
A certified quality management system is a concrete demonstration of a systematic approach to excellence. For our customers, this ensures reliability and predictability, providing the assurance that all collaborative efforts are executed under controlled, verified processes. The renewal of this certification is a critical indicator that AK Steel International consistently adheres to stringent international requirements. Furthermore, these standards play a decisive role in our preferred supplier selection. By ensuring that our partners’ systems are similarly audited and certified, we maintain absolute confidence in the compliance and quality of our entire supply chain.
At AK Steel International, quality is not a department; it is an organizational ethos. From Purchase, Sales, logistics and warehousing to executive management, our quality systems are integrated into every facet of the business. New personnel are introduced to these systems as a primary component of their onboarding program. Regular quality meetings are held across all locations to analyse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), address non-conformities and review 360-degree feedback. Our dedicated Quality Team maintains and advances the system across the full organization and its supply chain partners. This unwavering commitment to high-quality standards represents our dedication to exceeding industry averages, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and delivering superior results to our global partners.
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