Latva Machine Recieves AS9100 Certification - September 2011

Moving beyond the 9001:2008 to AS9100, Latva Machine can now offer a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) that will focus on areas directly impacting product quality, safety and reliability. Quality management standard (QMS) for the Aerospace Industry, AS9100 registrar standards is designed to meet complex demands of the defense and commercial aerospace industry.

AS9100 Advantages:

Independent Certification to AS9100 validates Latva Machine's continuing commitment to quality and provides us with:

• Performance based analysis aimed towards defect prevention methods and continual improvement.
• Fulfilling certification requirements as approved suppliers for OEMs.
• Improve customer satisfaction and reduction in audits and oversight by the OEMs.
• Enhanced performance and cost saving form operational consistency and reduction in rework and scrap.
• Purchasing requirements that exercise rigorous controls over the organization's entire aerospace supply chain.
• Product monitoring/measurement to define requirements for product validation prior to shipment.
• Distinct advantage over competition.
• Prestigious international recognition.

Latva Machine Inc.
744 John Stark Highway
Newport, NH 03773