TIMISOARA, Romania, Feb. 22, 2016
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kimball Electronics (NASDAQ:KE) announced it
has received ISO 9001:2008 certification at their newly opened
facility in Timisoara, Romania. Kimball Electronics is a global
top-twenty-ranked electronic manufacturing services ("EMS") company
that specializes in durable electronics in the medical, automotive,
industrial controls, and public safety industries.
Certification to ISO 9001 requires an
accredited third party to thoroughly review and audit the Company's
internal quality management system. The audit is designed to ensure
the organization is capable of reliably meeting the needs and
expectations of their customers with a focus on manufacturing
products to the highest quality, engineering and safety
standards.
Kimball Electronics - Romania is the
seventh and most recent addition to Kimball's global manufacturing
foot print. "At Kimball Electronics - Romania it is our policy to
first understand our customers' needs and expectations. We then
develop a supply chain and design a manufacturing process that will
ensure we are consistently producing top quality products helping
to ensure the success of our customers. Verification of our
procedures and systems by an independent third party who
understands ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems as well as the
industry in which we operate, is a testament to our commitment to
high standards for our customers," stated Dan Copocean, General
Manager of Kimball Electronics - Romania.
"We are proud to now have ISO
9001:2008 certification in all seven of our manufacturing
facilities. The addition of this certification to our Romania
facility will allow us to continue to support our customers' needs
within the rapidly expanding European market," stated Janusz
Kasprzyk, Kimball Electronics Vice President of European
Operations.
The ISO 9001:2008 quality management
standard was developed and published by the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO). It defines the fundamentals
of an effective quality management program for manufacturing
companies. Important components of ISO 9001:2008 include customer
satisfaction and establishing processes for continuous improvement,
which Kimball Electronics values highly.
About Kimball
Electronics, Inc.
Recognized with a reputation for
excellence, Kimball Electronics is committed to a high performance
culture that values personal and organizational commitment to
quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball
Electronics employees know they are part of a company culture that
builds lasting relationships and global success for customers while
enabling employees to share in the Company's success through
personal, professional, and financial growth.
Kimball Electronics trades under the
symbol "KE" on The NASDAQ Stock Market. Kimball Electronics is a
global contract electronic manufacturing services ("EMS") company
that specializes in durable electronics for the medical,
automotive, industrial, and public safety markets. Kimball
Electronics is well recognized by customers and industry trade
publications for its excellent quality, reliability, and innovative
service. From its manufacturing operations in the United States,
Mexico, Thailand, Poland, China, and Romania, Kimball Electronics
provides engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services
which utilize common production and support capabilities to a
variety of industries globally. Kimball Electronics is
headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.
To learn more about Kimball
Electronics, visit: www.kimballelectronics.com.
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relationships. Global success.