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News Release from: TUV Rheinland UK
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 07 December 2004
Johnson cements UK automotive deal
Johnson Controls Automotive and TUV Rheinland Group have recently commemorated the first anniversary of their co-operation agreement in the UK.
Johnson Controls Automotive and TUV Rheinland Group have recently commemorated the first anniversary of their co-operation agreement in the UK, an arrangement that has been in place in the rest of Europe for more than eight years Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, located on six continents aims to comply with international safety and quality standards in order to maintain its reputation for craftsmanship, reliability and innovative solutions and to meet consumers' demand for automotive safety and comfort
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 24 Jan 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Its decision to choose the TUV Rheinland Group as a partner for their many certification requirements was due to TUV's extensive service portfolio, reputation for service and global presence.
Currently, the agreement in the UK covers certification of management and/or environmental systems for all but one UK plant.
But in September this last plant in Burton-upon-Trent will also become object to TUV accreditation.
At a recent meeting in the UK between representatives of the two groups, Karen Edwards, UK BOS Champion, commented on the partnership between TUV International and Johnson Controls.
Edwards highlighted TUV's service delivery, global presence and its understanding and support of Johnson Controls' business needs, as the main contributors to the creation of the good relationship with Johnson Controls, and added: "TUV Rheinland's well known and easily recognisable brand is known by industrialists and consumers worldwide".
Paul Latham, QMS Auditor at TUV International UK said: "The professionalism and the spirit of advancement, noticeable in every Johnson Controls plant audited in the UK was reflected by their success, and that TUV looked forward to the ongoing co-operation with Johnson Controls, and excellent relations between the two organisations".
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