Xylem Facility Now ISO 9001:2008-Certified
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February 13, 2013
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Xylem Inc.,
a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the
world’s most challenging water issues, announced its Dallas facility is
now ISO 9001:2008-certified.
The ISO 9000 family of standards is related to quality management
systems and designed to help organizations ensure that they meet the
needs of customers and other stakeholders while also meeting statutory
and regulatory requirements related to products. ISO 9001:2008 is the
ultimate global benchmark for quality management.
“We continue to monitor and improve product quality and the systems
that support this endeavor,” said Audrey Pinkerton, general manager,
Xylem AWS Dallas. “So we are very pleased that our quality management
system is now ISO 9001:2008-certified.”
The Dallas facility delivers top performance in the design and
manufacturing of packaged pumping systems, controls, and RO treatment
systems for irrigation, municipal, residential, commercial and
industrial applications. The ISO9001:2008 certification demonstrates
Xylem’s commitment to excellence for its industry-leading brands,
including A-C Fire Pump, Bell & Gossett®, Flowtronex, Goulds Water Technology, and Water Equipment Technologies.
Pinkerton added, “Strong quality management systems are a requirement
for companies to design and produce high quality products. Recognition
as an ISO 9001:2008 business lets our customers know that there is a
certified quality management system in place.”
The ISO 9001:2008 audit was performed by Det Norske Veritas
(DNV). DNV audits are recognized as the global benchmark for providing
assurance about the ability to satisfy quality requirements and to
enhance customer satisfaction.
About ISO
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the source of
the ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 families of quality and environmental
management standards and some 19,000 International Standards for
business, government and society. ISO is a network of national standards
institutes from 163 countries working in partnership with international
organizations, governments, industry, business and consumer
representatives. For more information on the International Organization
for Standardization visit www.iso.org
About Xylem Applied Water Systems
Xylem Applied Water Systems (AWS) comprises global brands that work
together and deliver premium products, comprehensive solutions and
unmatched application expertise to meet the demanding needs of growing
populations, communities and industries. The range of energy-efficient
pumps, boosters, drives, valves, controllers and water systems support
numerous applications in building services, general industrial, food and
beverage, marine and agricultural markets around the world. For more
information on AWS and its leading brands visit www.xylemappliedwater.com.
About Xylem
Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling
customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public
utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and
agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150
countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its
people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding
local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater
problems. Launched in 2011 from the spinoff of the water-related
businesses of ITT Corporation, Xylem is headquartered in White Plains,
N.Y., with 2011 revenues of $3.8 billion and 12,500 employees worldwide.
The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that
transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of
our water-centric business by linking it with the best water
transportation of all -- that which occurs in nature. For more
information, please visit us at www.xyleminc.com.
