Pacamor Kubar Bearings Maintains ISO9001/AS9100 Certifications

Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB, Troy, NY) announced that they have successfully passed their ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 audit. The quality system assessment was completed at PKB?s Troy, New York facility on May 8, 2009, including a review of all special capabilities necessary to develop and/or manufacture miniature and instrument ball bearings for the aerospace industry.

The AS9100 is an Aerospace Industry Specification that is derived from ISO 9001. The AS9100 standard specifies the quality management system requirements for suppliers to the Aerospace Industry. This standard supplements ISO 9001 by addressing the specific additional expectations of the aerospace industry.

Edward M. Osta, Executive Vice President, states ?Maintaining our AS9100 and ISO 9001 Certifications, along with our FAA TSO-C149 Aircraft Bearings Certification, is necessary for PKB?s continued growth in this important industry. ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Certifications recognize our Quality System as being on par with the best quality systems in the aerospace industry. These certifications enhance the confidence of our current customers in our capabilities while providing us access to contracts only obtainable by AS9100 accredited organizations.?

Pacamor Kubar Bearings manufactures high performance DFARS compliant miniature and instrument ball bearings for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, industrial, and commercial industries. Customers include major aerospace manufacturers and key resellers as well as various national laboratories and prestigious government organizations such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). PKB provides these industries with precision ball bearings, including those with unique designs and materials used at sub-cryogenic temperatures.

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