UNIVERSAL PHOTONICS® INCORPORATED ANNOUNCES ISO CERTIFICATION

UPI ANNOUNCES ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION

Universal Photonics’ Central Islip, NY facility joins its already-certified Vernon, NY facility, creating a comprehensive, company-wide ISO 9001:2015 certified operation.

Central Islip, NY (March 30, 2020) Universal Photonics^® Incorporated, global manufacturer & distributor of critical surfacing & polishing technology, announces ISO 9001:2015 certification of its Central Islip, New York manufacturing and distribution facility. While Universal Photonics has always operated under strict standards, certification of the Central Islip facility completes the goal of company-wide ISO 9001:2015 certification. UPI’s Vernon, NY facility, JH Rhodes, certified since 2001, was the first New York manufacturer of precision surfacing materials to achieve ISO 9001 certification. It is currently certified with the latest ISO 9001:2015 version.

ISO certification is accepted as a global standard for quality system management. It signifies that Universal Photonics and its divisions, including JH Rhodes Polishing Pad Manufacturer, Nuvite Chemical Compounds, CV Nanotechnology Precision Polishes, Aquabond Technologies, and JI Morris Polishing Textiles, meet or exceed global requirements for quality in operations. The ISO standard safeguards customers and users of Universal Photonics’ products and services, ensuring operational consistency, reliability, and ever-improving products and services. It demonstrates the existence of an effective quality management system that satisfies the rigors of an independent, external audit. Most importantly, ISO 9001:2015 certification assures customers that Universal Photonics and its divisions are fully committed to providing the very best in surfacing science.

Universal Photonics’ dedication to the advancement of surfacing and polishing technology in all phases of fabrication spans nearly a century providing 9000+ products including polishes, pads & equipment. The company’s goal – to deliver the most advanced surfacing and production products – is complemented with efficient sales service and expert technical assistance.

For additional information contact Neil Johnson, President, Universal Photonics^® Incorporated