Quality Assurance
Delivery of high quality product starts with an effective Quality Management System. Certified as an ISO-9001 company ensures customers that we are committed to internal discipline for quality and is the foundation for continuous improvement. Akron uses proactive techniques such as Kaizen, 5S, Lean manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping which are applied to our processes delivering outstanding life-safety product.
Utilizing a state-of-the-art metrology (science of measurement) system, product tolerances are measured using an automated Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) for accuracy.
Quality Policy
Akron Brass will lead the Life Safety Industry with “solution-based” products of exceptional value and quality. Our Leadership is built upon the following principles:
- Continuous Innovation of new and existing products and services through the application of our rigorous innovation process.
Un-compromised Global Customer Focus which includes on-time delivery of quality products. - Continuous Improvement of our Processes and Systems – based upon customer focused objectives and measurable goals.
- Continuous Investment in our People – through established training programs that offer opportunities for advancement.
- Providing a Positive Working Environment where all associates contribute to on-going quality improvement, are mutually respected, and are accountable for quality standards.
Supplier Relationships that are grounded in the spirit of customer service, open communication, and continuous value improvement.
Akron Brass knows and understands the daily sacrifices our customers make in order to perform their jobs. All of our products are held to high quality standards to reduce risk and help first responders continue to save lives and protect property.
Product Testing
Because we know that people count on our products to help protect property and save lives, we’re committed to having the best products in the market. We perform extensive research and development, as well as rigorous testing, to make sure that when our customers are putting it all on the line, we’re right there with them. Every product is 100% tested for water tight integrity and performance.
- New product designs are subjected to a comprehensive regimen of mechanical, electrical, environmental, and functionality tests specific to the application.
- In-house testing capabilities, combined with independent laboratories, are used to qualify new product designs.
- Production testing is also performed to ensure that each product performs to specification.
- Test standards include: SAE, MIL, NFPA, FM, CE, DOT, FMVSS
High Standards
Product Manufacturing Process
At Akron Brass, we know that we’re developing products that save lives and protect property. We also know that the individuals who use our products have an enormous amount of responsibility on their shoulders, which is why we feel the same responsibility to provide them with expertly manufactured products. Our foundry, machining and assembly processes allow us to have total control of our products from the start of production at our foundry to final testing in assembly.
- 40 different machining centers utilizing the latest technology including advanced CNC machines for effective lean manufacturing
- World Class customer oriented production processes providing highly customized product solutions to meet each our customers unique requirements
- Production testing of all our products ensures that each product performs to specification
- World-class customer service levels