Noble Metal Products, Inc. Changes Name to Noble Metal Forming, Inc.
6 August 1998
Noble Metal Products, Inc. Changes Name to Noble Metal Forming, Inc.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 6, 1998--Noble Metal Forming Receives Recommendation for
QS-9000 Registration
Noble International, Ltd. (AMEX:NIL) announced today that its subsidiary Noble Metal Products, Inc. has changed its name to Noble Metal Forming, Inc. (NMF).
Noble Metal Forming provides high quality metal-stamped parts and assemblies to both OEM's and Tier I suppliers. In addition to its stamping services, NMF also provides services such as resistance welding and laser welding, the latter of which is unique to the stamping industry. NMF strives to provide full service capabilities by investing in alternative process technologies and continually improving the quality of its products. Sophisticated management controls and production efficiencies ensure NMF's efficiency and quality.
In another development, on July 29, 1998, NMF was recommended for QS-9000 registration by KPMG, based out of Short Hills, NJ. Registration requires participating suppliers to establish, document and implement quality systems based on the standards set forth by Quality System Requirements QS-9000.
NMF President, James Kopek, said, "NMF's myriad of services expands beyond stamping and reaches to the very forming of metal that will become future automobile parts and assemblies. We feel our new name, Noble Metal Forming, more accurately reflects the type of work we do. We are also pleased that our commitment to quality has been verified by our recommendation for QS-9000 registration. Both the name change and our recent nomination for QS-9000 are reflective of Noble's growing name awareness within the industry."
Noble International, Ltd. is a leading Tier II full-service supplier of automotive parts, component assemblies and value-added services to the automotive industry. As a Tier II supplier, the Company provides design, engineering, manufacturing, complete program management and other automotive services to the market. Noble International delivers integrated component solutions, technological leadership and product innovation to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier I automotive parts suppliers thereby helping their customers increase their productivity while controlling costs.