Fast-Rite International, Inc. is committed to provide defect-free products and services the first time - every time. All incoming product is subject to RF controlled identification and inspection in our fully computerized Quality Assurance lab. Through these processes Fast-Rite maintains full lot traceability. Our lab has various destructive and non-destructive testing capabilities, which include:

• Tensile / Proof Load Testing
• Internal / External Thread Gauging
• External Electronic Thread Pitch Gauging
• Digital Calipers / Micrometers for Dimensional Gauging
• Optical Comparator
• Plating Thickness Testing
• Ductility Testing
• Full Lot Traceability

In 1993, Fast-Rite developed a quality management system to better satisfy the needs of our customers and to improve overall operation of our company. The quality system was certified to ISO 9001:2000 in November, 2003.

Fast-Rite's work instructions and procedures are reviewed by our Management Review Team. This team is comprised of senior management of Fast-Rite International, Inc. and is committed to the implementation of effective policies and procedures. The principle responsibilities of the team are:

1. Review and track recommendations given to the team by all employees, vendors & customers.
2. Maintain a high level of knowledge within the company of the concepts and techniques that will contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization.
3. Plan implementation and training company wide.
4. Monitors progress of the quality system to identify and remove barriers impeding progress.
5. Monitor the progress of employees through measurement and periodic audits to insure continuous improvement.