We are ISO 9001 because we set out to meet the standards for a firm who designs, processes and develops the paint product we sell.

Quality

Quality assurance has moved from production inspection to total management commitment and responsibility in all aspects of defect prevention. SIC's Quality Management System is now ISO 9001:2000 registered, the newest ISO Quality Standard for product design released February, 2001. This new version represents a complete restructuring of the ISO 9000 Series Quality Standard, aimed at a unified approach among all operating departments to enable more rapid and effective continuous process improvement for product design and production.

Defect Detection at the Earliest Point. Ongoing, plant-wide integration of QA programs at SIC is aimed at detecting and exerting corrective action continuously and at the earliest point. This includes pre-production capability studies; pre-production cost-reduction planning, preferably during the part design stages; incoming material QA monitoring; in-process monitoring and SPC to control the manufacturing process; and continuous quality improvement studies.

Electronic Reference. As part of the implementation of ISO 9001 registered quality system, every department has on-line access to the company's own ISO Manual and updated references. This new interactive and easily searchable company-wide electronic reference facilitates document control and provides instant availability of updated data to all parties.

Auditing by One of the World's Largest Registrars. As a company whose quality assurance system has been audited by Entela, one of the world's largest independent registrars, SIC offers its customers throughout the world its adherence to known international quality standards--one of the strongest assurances of quality service available.

Knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 Certification The existence of the company's ISO manual and the adherence to known and accepted continuing quality requirements and practice frees customers from the burden of their own individual auditing efforts. Lead times for supplier evaluation and production can usually be significantly reduced.

Continous Training Qualified, well-trained and motivated people are at the heart of any custom production system. SIC management has been committed to an ongoing, comprehensive and company-wide approach to assuring that its employees are equipped to excel.

On-Site Laboratory Our trained lab technicians will test all parts at regular intervals to assure the high quality output of product. We are working toward lab certification through ISO in 2004.