December 2003

Asymtek Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification

Carlsbad, CA - Asymtek announces it has earned the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System certification, assuring the highest and most current quality standards for their customers. The certification, based on a comprehensive audit by third party agency Det Norske Veritas (DNV), indicates that Asymtek has successfully revised its quality management system to meet the new requirements of ISO 9001:2000.

Asymtek was assessed and certified as meeting the requirements for design, production, customer service, technical support, sales, and marketing of their automated fluid dispensing systems. "ISO requires that standards are periodically revised to ensure that they are current and satisfy the needs of the global community," explains Martin Stone, Asymtek's Vice President of Operations. "By implementing the necessary internal processes and achieving ISO 9001:2000 status, Asymtek is demonstrating a strong commitment to continual improvement and customer satisfaction."

The International Organization for Standardization, referred to as "ISO," is a network of standards institutes of 148 countries, with a Central Secretariat in Switzerland that coordinates the system. The non-governmental organization acts as a bridge to meet the needs of business and society. Det Norske Veritas is an international testing and certification organization located in Oslo, Norway. DNV was established in 1864 and has 300 offices in 100 different countries.

Celebrating 20 years of success in 2003, Asymtek supplies award-winning automated fluid dispensing systems to customers worldwide. Specializing in semiconductor, surface mount, and electronics packaging applications, they are committed to providing total dispensing solutions and local support. Find out more on their Web site at: http://www.asymtek.com.