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Rapid Design Service Received State of Indiana Quality Award

8 January 2001

Rapid Design Service Received State of Indiana Quality Award

    TROY, Mich., Jan. 8 RDS Indianapolis was awarded The State
of Indiana Quality Improvement Award on October 23 for the third year in a
row!  The State of Indiana presents this award to "Hoosier organizations and
their employees who are leading the way toward personal and corporate growth
based on quality." - Joseph E. Kernan Lt. Governor.
    The only statewide award with the sole purpose of recognizing and
encouraging companies in their quests for excellence and improved service, the
State of Indiana Quality Improvement Award, was presented to more than 200
companies and organizations in October.
    The State of Indiana Quality Improvement Award is presented by the State
of Indiana and administered by the Indiana Business Modernization and
Technology Corporation (BMT).
    The award recognizes manufacturers or other organizations that have
achieved measurable progress in improving quality.  For example, a company
automatically becomes eligible for the state award by gaining certification in
the ISO 9000/QS-9000 or ISO 14000 quality standards.
    Governor Frank O'Bannon established the State of Indiana Quality
Improvement Award in 1995 when he was lieutenant governor.  Five hundred
sixty-six awards have been presented prior to this year.  Several companies
have received the award more than once.
    The award is open to any company or organization based in Indiana, or with
operations based in Indiana.
    Lt. Governor Joe Kernan, who is vice chairman of the BMT Board, said, "The
State of Indiana Quality Improvement Award is a high honor, and yet it is one
that virtually any company or organization in Indiana can earn.  It is a great
recognition for achieving excellence."
    Del Schuh, president of BMT, summarized the importance of the Quality
Improvement Award.  "The award is an expression of public support for the
highest standards of quality leadership and achievement by Hoosier
organizations.  It is designed to foster continuous improvement."