The Gill Corporation Chairman and CEO, Stephen Gill, is pleased to announce that The Gill Corporation has successfully passed their AS9100, Revision D Certification audit.
AS9100 is the quality management system (QMS) standard for the aviation, space and defense industries. Released in September 2016, AS9100 Revision D is the latest release of the standard set by SAE International. The Aerospace Basic Quality System Standard was developed by a group of US aerospace prime contractors under the auspices of the Society of Automotive Engineers. The standard is based on ISO 9000 (International Organization for Standardization) with requirements that are unique to the aerospace industry. ISO 9000 relates to quality management systems that address systemic changes.
AS 9100 Rev. D identifies 16 additional standards that can be integrated into AS9100. Significant changes introduced in Revision D include:
– Product Safety: awareness as to how product quality impacts safety of the end user
– Counterfeit Parts Prevention
– Increased emphasis on Risk-based Thinking
– Awareness of the individual contribution to quality and ethical behavior
– Consideration of the Human Factor in non-conformances
– Context of the Organization
– Expectations of Interested Parties
Quality Assurance Director Patrick Chiu oversaw the audit process which was conducted by AS9100 auditors over five days in late November. At the conclusion of the audit Stephen Gill shared “The quality standards in our industry get tougher every day. We’re committed to quality and staying ahead of the curve. The audit findings show that the name Gill stands for quality throughout the industry”.
The Gill Corporation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads.
The Gill Corporation and its subsidiaries; Alcore Inc, Alcore Brigantine and The Gill Corporation Europe Ltd, are vertically integrated to offer advanced composite material solutions for the 21st century. The Gill Corporation is headquartered in El Monte, CA.
For additional information:
Carrie Copeland – Corporate Marketing Communication Manager
The Gill Corporation
Phone: 626-443-4022 ext. 2257
Fax: 626-350-5880
