LAI Scores 100-Percent Quality Rating |
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LAI International, Inc. (East)
1110 Business Pkwy. S.
Westminster, MD, 21157
USA
Press release date: February 27, 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2008 -- LAI International's Tucson facility scored 100 percent on recent audits of its quality certifications.
Southwestern Laser received a 100-percent rating during an audit for certification of ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100 Revision B in accordance with the requirements of AS9104, according to NQA, an accredited organization under the Aerospace Registrar Management Program. The certification applies to LAI's laser cutting, drilling, machining and welding services.
The LAI facility also received a 100-percent conformance rating for NADCAP certification for non-conventional machining in accordance with SAE Aerospace Standard AS7003.
All five of LAI nationwide production facilities are certified to AS9100 Rev B in conformance with ISO 9001:2000. The company also offers NADCAP certified non-conventional machining and welding processes. In addition, LAI has manufacturing design teams located at each of its facilities, enabling optimized production throughput and quality.
LAI is an approved supplier for large potential growth manufacturing programs, including projects in aircraft parts and sub-assemblies, defense components and green power plant technology.
LAI has a sales pipeline and backlog of more than $100 million with a portfolio of more than 600 customers. Revenues are forecast to hit $58 million in 2008, with an employment base projected at 350 by the end of the year.
LAI's acquisition in 2007 of RTI, Scarborough, Maine, expanded its capabilities in manufacturing power generation and rotating equipment. In addition, LAI operates four other manufacturing facilities, dispersed in key manufacturing regions across North America, with locations in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Tucson and Westminster, Md.
All five fabrication facilities are ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100 certified. LAI was acquired in 2005 by Spell Capital Partners, LLC, Minneapolis, Minn. Its corporate headquarters are located in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Contact: Matt Kalina Director of Communications LAI International, Inc. 602-304-1160 Ext. 765 MKalina@LAIco.com www.LAIco.com
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