Hardfacing Manufacturer Polymet Corporation Upgrades New Certification Standards

Polymet is pleased to announce a new upgrade to its quality management system

Polymet Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high performance hardfacing wire, welding wire and thermal spray wire, is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed ISO Certification audits. This has resulted in an upgrading of Polymet's quality management system to the new internationally recognized benchmark of ISO 9001:2008 with AS 9100:2009 Revision C.

The ISO 9001:2008 aims at guaranteeing effectiveness within an organization. The revision's principles focus on quality management to promote continual improvement. This is the basis for establishing efficiencies throughout an organization.

Some of the benefits of these revised standards are that they are simple to use, clear in language, readily translatable, and compatible with other management systems.

Bill Mosier, President of Polymet Corporation, commented "We believe the upgrade to ISO 9001:2008 / AS 9100:2009 Rev C is significant for future national and international business opportunities and demonstrates Polymet's dedication to quality and service."

About Polymet

Polymet (www.polymet.us), a world-class manufacturer of high performance wire for hardfacing, welding and thermal spraying, produces high quality products used in the aerospace, automotive, cement, mining, lumber, nuclear, power generation and many other industries. Our wires are ideal for demanding applications such as metal to metal, metal to earth, high impact, high abrasion, corrosion and high temperature, or combinations of these wear factors. Polymet a world class manufacturer of high performance welding, hardfacing and thermal spray wire was founded in 1967 to provide metallurgical services. This service led the way for Polymet to develop numerous innovative solutions for demanding welding and hardfacing problems. Polymet's innovation to problem solving allows us to offer our customers a wide array of both solid and cored wires for welding, and hardfacing thermal spraying. The quality of Polymet's products is recognized throughout the industry through years of service in demanding and critical applications.

For more information please contact:

Danny Newman
Polymet Corporation
10073 Commerce Park Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45246 (USA)
Tel: 1-513-842-1127 (1-888-765-9638)
dnewman@polymet.us