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Quality is comprehensively defined by Oerlikon Balzers Coating and continually and systematically improved in all areas. Oerlikon Balzers Coating’ understanding of quality is determined by the following four topics:
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Controlled processes
Balzers' working methods are highly process-oriented. The process definitions are determined by current and future needs of external and internal customers. Efficient and effective business processes are a cornerstone of the Oerlikon Balzers Coating company philosophy. Process documentation, measurement of process efficiency, continuous training of the employees involved and internal and external audits ensure that these process definitions are followed and improved.
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Certifications
All coating centres are ISO 9001:2000 certified. We are also in process of the new ISO 14001 certification which mainly related to environment.
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Products and services
For Oerlikon Balzers Coating, quality means fulfilling customer expectations and is the basic requirement for customer satisfaction. The objective is always the same: to offer high-quality products and services with zero-defect quality and optimised procedures. Our employees and suppliers are always aware of this high expectation.
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Continuous improvement to zero-defect quality world-wide
Every day, Oerlikon Balzers Coating coats over 500,000 parts and processes thousands of orders. In order to achieve a uniform level of quality throughout the world, Oerlikon Balzers Coating has comprehensively documented technical standards for its coating centres. Compliance with these standards is ensured by internal audits in all centres. In order to improve quality, the systematic reject evaluations and resulting improvement measures are communicated to all centres.
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