NEWS
WASI assures quality at manufacturer in Asia
In the context of quality assurance and process enhancement WASI is intensifying the cooperation in Asia to inspect and optimise manufacturing of stainless steel fasteners on-site.
D
irk Kiele-Dunsche, managing director of Wagener & Simon WASI GmbH & Co KG explains: “While we audit manufacturers
on-site, we are also able to document the whole procurement chain – from manufacturing to delivery.” He adds: “With the procurement of specific components we help our customers to save time and money, because our experts have been examining the possibilities and manufacturing standards of various manufacturers with process audits. On this basis we are able to recommend to our customers the manufacturer with the ideal qualification for their product requirements.” WASI has integrated the whole
procurement process in a quality management system with standardised processes certified according to the international norm DIN EN ISO 9001. As a global system partner for stainless steel fasteners WASI bunches the expertise of more than 300 manufacturers and therefore offers customers a unique service and product portfolio regarding availability, prices and technical solutions. “With our commitment to quality and our
focus on products, processes and services we meet the demands of our customers.
The necessary tools auditing, certification and continuously improving processes are essential to put this strategy into practice”, explains Carsten Balzar, WASI head of technical department. “Furthermore we also offer customised quality assurance agreements, which go beyond standard norms and conduct further requirements concerning for example packaging, order forms and deliveries.”
Assured availability with a good price For 50 years WASI has stood for innovation,
customer satisfaction and highest product quality, which it highlights are ensured through chemical, physical and visual tests in its in-house chemical-metallurgical laboratory. Among the different testing instruments WASI has a highly modern x-ray fluorescence spectrometer. WASI also offers a high level of safety
concerning product prices as well as availability of products. “Our global supplier network, our big buying quantity, and our long term experiences in stock exchange based purchase on the global market, minimises prices for customers of WASI and guarantee always ideal availability.” states Kiele-Dunsche.
Record number at BAFD meeting
A record number of members attended the October meeting of the British Association of Fastener Distributors to hear presentations on legislation set to impact many UK fastener distributors.
T
he BAFD has for several years recognised one of its primary roles as providing its members with as much advance information as possible on issues likely to impact their distribution businesses. At its October
meeting in Stratford-upon-Avon it clearly demonstrated its effectiveness in the role with presentations on the Construction Products Regulation from the British Board of Agrément and the new Restriction of Hazardous Substances Regulation from Jenni Morland of TR Fastenings. More than fifty members were in attendance and also heard the latest updates on trade and supply chain issues including developments in EU anti-dumping measures. In contrast to many trade associations over recent years BAFD has seen a consistent increase in membership, primarily
through that most effective of mechanisms, the personal recommendation of current members. The BAFD is a founder member of the European Fastener
Distributors Association, which also has association members from Germany, France, Italy and Spain. The Association represents a spectrum of UK fastener distribution companies ranging from many of the major wholesalers, through large- scale distributors servicing OEMs, to well-established fastener specialists servicing local industry and construction markets. Membership is open to distribution businesses for which fasteners are a major product range. Associate membership is available to software, logistics, media and other businesses servicing UK fastener distributors. For more information visit
www.bafd.org or email:
info@bafd.org
22 Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 72 November 2011
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