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Britax Vision Systems Awarded QS-9000 and ISO 9001 Certification

15 October 1997

Britax Vision Systems Awarded QS-9000 and ISO 9001 Certification

    CLINTON TWP., Mich., Oct. 15 -- Britax Vision Systems (North
America) Inc., the leading North American producer of automotive exterior
mirrors, has been awarded QS-9000 and ISO 9001 certification at its technical
center in Clinton Township, Mich., and manufacturing facility in Marysville,
Mich., announced John Ball, president of Britax Vision Systems (North
American) Inc.
    "The certification confirms our ongoing commitment to supply the highest-
quality products to our customers," said Ball.  "We are proud that our
technology center and manufacturing facility have earned this esteemed quality
standard."
    QS-9000 requirements were introduced by Big Three automakers to automotive
suppliers in September 1994.  The standard is adapted from Ford Motor Co.,
General Motors and Chrysler Corp. quality requirements; ISO 9001 quality
standards are recognized internationally.
    QS-9000 extends beyond International Standards Organization ISO 9001
requirements.  QS-9000 requires suppliers to have approved and implemented
quality systems related to OEM customer requirements, including advanced
product quality planning.
    Britax North America began manufacturing automotive exterior mirrors in
North America in 1990, producing the industry's first all-plastic exterior
mirror.  The company, formerly known as Britax Rainsford Inc., is a subsidiary
of U.K.-based Britax International plc.

SOURCE  Britax Vision Systems Inc.