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PATCH RUBBER
COMPANY ACHIEVES
ISO 9001
REGISTRATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July
26, 1999, Roanoke Rapids, NC— Patch Rubber Company, a leading
manufacturer of industrial and automotive rubber products, sheet rubber, and adhesives,
has received registration to ISO 9001. Certification under the QMI Registration Program
was awarded in recognition of Patch Rubber’s compliance with quality process
standards and effective quality management systems in the design and manufacture of rubber
products.
Conformance to ISO 9001 quality
assurance standards required the implementation of procedural changes, training, increased
documentation, and adjustments to operating systems on every level of the manufacturing
process at Patch Rubber’s Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina facility. "Our success
in achieving this goal is due to the tremendous dedication and teamwork of everyone in the
company," said Sam Curto, General Manager of Patch Rubber, "ISO registration
supports our pursuit of continuous improvement and an on-going commitment to provide our
customers assurance of product quality."
ISO 9000 is a series of
internationally-recognized standards developed by the International Organization of
Standardization which define requirements for the implementation of quality systems in
operational procedures. The standards apply uniformly to companies in any industry and of
any size. ISO 9001 applies to industries involved in the design and development,
manufacturing, installation, and servicing of products.
Patch Rubber Company, a Myers
Industries, Inc. company (NYSE: MYE), manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of
tire repair and retread products for the automotive, truck, and OTR aftermarket in the
United States. The company is also a leading manufacturer of industrial rubber products,
calendered and extruded sheet stocks, adhesives, and specialty tapes used in automotive,
agricultural, sporting goods, highway marking, and other industries.
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