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Quality Certifications in New Markets

Craig Wilson has been a real mentor in this quality management process. His advice on how to set up our processes and documentation has allowed us to pass through the ISO quality audits with flying colors.
Toni Lukavich, Pittsburgh Plastics Manufacturing

Located in Butler, PA, Pittsburgh Plastics Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer that uses its proprietary polymers and foams to manufacture customized cushioning solutions for many markets including footcare, medical and safety. Contract manufacturing is very competitive in the polymer industry.

Opportunities with international clients require Pittsburgh Plastics to achieve quality certifications recognized world-wide. Pittsburgh Plastics had worked with Catalyst Connection in the past when working to obtain ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management system registration. Recently, Catalyst’s Quality/Process Improvement Consultant, Craig Wilson, assisted Pittsburgh Plastics in preparation for ISO 13485 Medical Device Certification. The results of the quality efforts are that Pittsburgh Plastics has achieved successful certifications in for Quality Management Systems and Medical Devices.

These certifications help Pittsburgh Plastics to secure new customers and opportunities, specifically in the medical device market.