68 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK Tennessee Galvanizing began production at a new plant designed for fasteners and small parts in May. In June a fire destroyed the plant. Re-construction has begun and the Jasper, TN plant is expected to be operating in early 2014, CEO David Ware told FIN. "They haven't told me the cause," Ware said of the insurance and fire department investigations. But the insurance company has approved rebuilding. All new machinery has been purchased for the new plant, Ware said. Rebuilding will go faster than the initial construction because the concrete work was not destroyed. The new .3 million plant was announced in 2012. It would create 35 jobs in Jasper, which is in Southern Tennessee west of Chattanooga. For information, contact Tennessee Galvanizing at 1535 Industrial Blvd., (P.O. Box 609), Jasper, TN 37347. Tel: 423 942-1020 or 1-800-4-HOT-DIP. Email: office@tennesseegalvanizing.com or visit online at www.tennesseegalvanizing.com. H&S Sales, Incorporated (H&S) a leading fastener and industrial supplies provider for Midwestern manufacturers and service companies, today announced that its quality management system has been certified as complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 following a review by the independent audit firm of GMS Registrar Limited. The ISO certification assures H&S’s customers, such as leading OEMs, fabricators, and service companies, that the company has a robust quality management system that controls every aspect of its operation including: sales, service, procurement, inspection, and distribution. “Obtaining ISO certification is an important recognition of H&S’s commitment to our customers and a demonstration of our willingness to grow with them,” commented Kevin Weidinger, President. “This certification allows H&S to expand its business with several Midwestern aerospace, automotive, and hightech manufacturers.” “I want to congratulate H&S for fulfilling all the requirements for ISO 9001:2008 certification. I commend the entire team for their dedication to the quality system,” states Jag Kottha, President of GMS Registrar. ISO 9001:2008, which is administered by the International Organization for Standardization, is recognized globally as the guideline for establishing and maintaining an effective quality management system for business in any sector. Companies seeking registration must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of an independent third-party auditor an ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. ISO 9001 has existed for almost 20 years. In 2008, the standard was revised, placing more emphasis on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. H&S Sales, Inc. is a leading distributor of fasteners, packaging services and innovative inventory solutions to manufacturers and service organizations across the US. Founded in 1952 and is located off historic Connecticut Street in Buffalo, New York. H&S is ISO 9001:2008 certified and has sister companies: Great Lakes Fasteners, Inc. and CMI Industries, Inc. in Ohio. For more information contact H&S Sales Incorporated by phone 716-882-1568 or visit them online at www.hsfasteners.com.
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