FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2004

Drytac Europe Ltd. Earns ISO 9001 Accreditation

Drytac Europe has been presented with the international quality award ISO 9001 by the Minister of State for Industry and the Regions, Jacqui Smith MP at the company’s manufacturing facility in Bristol.

Drytac Europe, which manufactures laminating and mounting products for the graphic arts and framing markets, has recently achieved the ISO 9001 standard for its entire management operations, an outstanding achievement for a manufacturing facility that has been in operation for only six years.

Speaking at Drytac, Jacqui Smith MP said: “The cornerstone of a quality organisation is a good management system, no matter how large or small the company is. This award shows that Drytac has identified its customers’ requirements and has satisfied them. I am delighted to be here today to present them with this symbol of recognition.

I’m most impressed that Drytac, as a young company, has been able to achieve ISO 9001 ­ especially in today’s competitive market. I am also particularly pleased that the Government’s Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Initiative has allowed the company to acquire new knowledge and expertise.”

Accepting the award on Drytac Europe’s behalf, company owner and director Richard Kelley commented: “Achieving ISO 9001 has meant 18 months of hard work by all Drytac Europe employees. As part of our commitment to quality improvement we will continue to develop our systems and service, and have already set ourselves a new goal of working towards the Investors In People standard.”

To receive further information please contact Drytac Europe’s Customer Service Team on 0845 070 0660.