Press Release
February, 2006
Balkancar ZARYA Plc receives ISO 9001:2000 certification from LLOYD’S
REGISTER QUALITY ASSURANCE (LRQA)
Balkancar ZARYA, the single Bulgarian
steel wheel manufacturer, was awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification from
LLOYD’S REGISTER QUALITY ASSURANCE, one of the most demanding and prestigious
registrars in the world. This certification recognizes that Balkancar
ZARYA has quality systems in place which meet strict international
standards.
Balkancar ZARYA’s management philosophy has dramatically evolved
after the company has been fully privatized. In line with the “Moving
forward” business plan adopted by the Board of Directors statement was
issued that focusing on quality is the best investment a company can make.
After a rigorous audit, Balkancar ZARYA’s quality processes successfully
passed the 1994-revised ISO 9001 standard that covers quality components
in the areas of management, engineering, manufacturing, marketing and
customer service. Balkancar ZARYA is amongst the few
companies to be awarded its certification at the conclusion of its initial
ISO 9001 audit.
Management regards this award as a statement of its commitment to quality.
Awarding this certification to Balkancar ZARYA Plc proves
to both customers and business partners that Balkancar ZARYA’s
products are designed and manufactured following corporate quality systems
which meet the highest international standards.
Originally published in 1987 by the International Organization for Standardization
in Geneva, Switzerland to further a truly integrated common market, ISO
9001 is a generic system that specifies the necessary components of a
quality system.
One of the major strengths of ISO 9001:2000 is its wider appeal for all
types of organisation. Its focus on processes and customer satisfaction
rather than procedures means it is equally applicable to service providers
as manufacturers with greater emphasis on customer satisfaction, process
management and measurement, continual improvement with greater top management
involvement.
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), established in 1985, is the
world’s most respected management systems and certification company. LRQA
is a member of the Lloyd’s Register Group. Lloyd’s Register’s reputation
for impartiality is renowned worldwide and LRQA has inherited the same
reputation in the assessment of management systems. Lloyd’s Register rules
have helped set the standards for today’s quality systems and have pioneered
and developed the principles of modern quality assurance.
Balkancar ZARYA Plc. (BSE-SOFIA: ZARYA) is the single
Bulgarian company specialized in steel wheels and rims manufacturing.
The Company is recognized as a leading international manufacturer and
supplier of a wide range of industrial wheels to the original manufacturers
of fork-lift trucks and tyre producers as well as supplier of original
wheel parts for the aftermarket. Balkancar ZARYA news and information
are available at http://www.balkancarzarya.com.
ZARYA, ZARJA, ÇÀÐß, Balkancar ZARYA, Moving forward and the Balkancar
ZARYA logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Balkancar ZARYA
Plc. and/or its affiliates in the Republic of Bulgaria and certain other
countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property
of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply
a partnership relationship between Balkancar ZARYA and any other company.
This document is Balkancar ZARYA information to the public.
For further information, please
contact:
Mr. H.Haritonov
Investor Relations
Balkancar ZARYA Plc
tel.: +359 610.52501 ext.121
[email protected]