Jyco Awarded Comprehensive Quality Registrations for TPV Sealing Development

    DEXTER, Mich.--June 11, 2002--Jyco Sealing Technologies has been awarded comprehensive ISO 9001 and QS-9000 registrations for the development of TPV automotive sealing systems. The registrations include design, development, testing and manufacturing for the company's headquarters and technical center in Dexter, Michigan, design operations in Royal Oak, Michigan, and manufacturing center in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
    The assessment was performed by Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc., Southfield, Michigan. Certification was issued on June 7, 2002.
    Jyco, which was founded in 2000, has capitalized on the growing demand among OEMs for thermoplastic vulcanizate sealing systems. TPV's advantages over traditional EPDM systems include processing efficiencies, reduced mass and 100% recyclable scrap.