BorgWarner Turbo Systems Brazil Facility Achieves ISO 9001
27 January 2000
BorgWarner Turbo Systems Brazil Facility Achieves ISO 9001CHICAGO, Jan. 26 -- BorgWarner Turbo Systems in Campinas, Brazil, has received its ISO 9001 certification. ISO 9001 is a standard on quality management systems developed by the International Standard Organization (ISO) and recognized worldwide. "We're very proud of this achievement and what this represents to our customers," said Januario do Carmo, vice president and general manager of the Campinas operation. "It is the result of the hard work and dedication of our employees, who will now turn their efforts toward the achievement of QS-9000 certification this year." QS-9000 is the Quality System Standard that was developed by a joint Chrysler/Ford/General Motors task force. It includes both the requirements of ISO-9001 and the specific automotive industry requirements which are more stringent than the international standard. BorgWarner Turbo Systems is a full-service supplier of turbocharger systems for enhanced engine performance, reduced exhaust emissions and improved fuel economy. Chicago-based BorgWarner is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The company operates 60 manufacturing and technical facilities in 13 countries. Customers include Ford, Daimler-Chrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Caterpillar, Navistar, PSA and VW Group. The Internet address for Borg-Warner Automotive is http://www.bwauto.com .