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TFP bags AS9100 global aerospace quality certification

17 Feb '16

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Technical Fibre Products Ltd. (TFP), a speciality wet-laid nonwoven manufacturer, producing a diverse range of high performance veils and mats for an array of challenging applications, has successfully gained the AS 9100 (BS EN 9100) global aerospace quality certification.

AS 9100 is the industry recognised quality standard and achieving compliance to this demonstrates that TFP has the knowledge and experience necessary to satisfy the demanding requirements, processes and regulatory controls stipulated by the aerospace industry.

The AS 9100C (BS EN 9100:2009) certification represents the latest step in an accelerated programme of capacity and capability improvements for the company. This has included the installation of the world's first commercial nano-coating line its US manufacturing facility and, most recently, the addition of a third state-of-the-art manufacturing line to double production capacity in the UK. The new line incorporates a number of advanced control features, including a high resolution fault detection system, designed to ensure both the consistency and quality of our advanced nonwovens, according to a press release.

The new quality certification extends across all stages of the process; ranging from product development to nonwoven manufacturing and post-production processing. The scope of the product development process encompasses everything from the initial concept development phase in the lab, to material testing & optimisation and then progression to full scale manufacture.

Martin Thompson, managing director of TFP said, “TFP has over 25 years experience in supplying the aerospace and defence industries and has established a global reputation as a specialist in developing nonwovens for these highly technical and challenging applications. Achieving the AS 9100 certification validates this, signifying a commitment to further develop TFP's position and sales in these markets, as well as demonstrating the company's focus on quality and continuous improvement.” (GK)

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