PDS achieve ISO 9001 and EN 1433:2002 – Case Study
30th April 2010
Despite a recession in the construction industry, Pipeline & Drainage Systems (PDS) Plc has grown while others have suffered. Much of this success has been directly attributed to a range of Business Assurance services provided by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).
The quality management system (QMS) at PDS has become increasingly important as the company and its client base have continued to grow. At an early stage in the company’s development PDS employed a local supplier of certification services. However, as PDS grew the company realised the importance of having a credible, internationally respected, quality assurance partner to ensure commonality in all of the company’s business systems in every location.
Standards achieved were ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Standard (Sept 2008) and 89/106/EEC Construction Products Directive to EN 1433:2002
As part of the ISO 9001 assessment procedures, LRQA thoroughly audited the efficiency of every facet of PDS’s business operation. PDS has been pleased to note that the LRQA assessments have been extremely rigorous, particularly in comparison with the certification company that was previously engaged.
“With LRQA’s help, we have established a suite of business systems that are focused on efficiency and product quality.”
Chris Rothery
Managing Director and founder, PDS
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