Monday, March 3, 2003

(Key Filters, Inc. Woonsocket, RI) National Quality Assurance, USA, has recommended Key Filters, a leading manufacturer of screen changers, for ISO 9001 certification. The receipt of ISO 9001 certification, the most widely recognized international standard for quality management systems, was an important step in maintaining their excellent sales growth. Michael Bagge, Product Manager of Key Filters, said, "Key Filters, which began certification process due to customer request, has realized the many advantages of operating as an ISO certified company. It has had a significant impact on operations and the ability of Key Filters to provide and improve products for our customers and better meet their needs and requirements.”

Key Filters, Inc. received its ISO 9001 registration from National Quality Assurance, USA (NQA, USA), an accredited registrar that performs assessments of management systems against requirements of national and international standards for quality. NQA, USA was chosen because of its broad industrial, manufacturing, and distribution expertise, which helped ease the task of achieving registration.

Key Filters is now able to proudly display its ISO 9001 certificate. “This is tangible evidence of their commitment to superior product quality,” said Derek Coppinger, Business Development Manager of NQA, USA. “From the initial document review to the final assessment audit, Key Filters, Inc. was a true pleasure to audit because of their strong belief that ISO 9001 registration would result in a more efficient and productive business.”

Key Filters, Inc. Quality Management System is applicable to melt filtration systems and media. These products have wide acceptance in the plastic extrusion markets. For more information contact Nancy Brant, Sales and Marketing Manager at (401) 762-2100 or via fax at (401) 762-3313.

Additional information on NQA, USA is available at www.nqa-usa.com. Or contact the Business Development Department at (800) 649-5289; fax (978) 263-0785; e-mail sales@nqa-usa.com.

For Immediate Release