Is quality on your mind? It’s on ours too. When it comes to manufacturing for critical markets, including energy, medical, oil & gas, aerospace, & defense, there’s no room for error. Rigorous quality control processes ensure your parts meet your exacting standards and expectations, reducing the risk of defects and errors. A manufacturer that has invested in quality systems you can trust results in more reliable and durable products and ensures that you receive products that perform as designed, reducing the need for costly repairs or replacements.
In this post, we’ll explain our comprehensive approach to quality manufacturing by highlighting the systems and processes that have allowed us to achieve the unmatched level of detail we deliver to our end users. First, let us introduce you to the stringent quality policy that shapes our everyday operations.
Our Quality Policy
Quality is not merely a buzzword but a philosophy that drives every aspect of our business. It’s the foundation of our success and critical for providing the highest quality solutions. That’s why we have developed the following strict quality policy by defining the principles and processes to ensure the highest standards of quality in all our operations:
“Employees of B&G Mfg. are committed to meeting or exceeding customer and interested party performance expectations in the manufacture of supplied products. We will assess risk, ensure compliance with ISO and regulatory standards, and establish quality objectives which will be regularly reviewed. In addition, we will measure our performance in quality and delivery and take actions to continuously improve the effectiveness of our quality management system.” Next, we’ll explain how we deliver on this policy with a look inside our quality control systems.
A Look Inside our Quality Control Systems
Let’s dive deeper into our commitment to quality by exploring the components of our quality control systems: certifications and compliance, best-in-class SAP ERP system, production part approval process (PPAP), traceability systems, and superior quality materials.
We are certified and compliant with 11 quality and calibration systems.
Our extreme dedication to quality is reflected in our certifications and compliance with 11 quality and calibration systems unique to critical markets. Overall, these certifications are a testament to our commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, helping to ensure our products are manufactured to the most stringent industry standards. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that compliance with these systems helps ensure you receive parts manufactured with the highest level of care and precision.
- NQA-1 Compliant Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications
- U.S. NRC 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B Compliant Quality Assurance Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants and Fuel Reprocessing Plant
- U.S. NRC 10 CFR Part 21 Compliant Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance
- FDA 21 CFR Part 820 Compliant Quality System Regulation
- FQA Compliant Fastener Quality Act
- ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 Compliant Requirements for the Calibration of Measuring and Test Equipment
- ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 Compliant Requirements for the Calibration of Measuring and Test Equipment
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified (Houston & Hatfield) Quality Management Systems – Requirements
- ISO 13485:2016 Certified (Hatfield) Medical Devices – Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Regulatory Purposes
- ASME Section III, Division 1 Compliant Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components
- AS9100D Certified (Hatfield) Aerospace Quality Management System
We deploy best-in-class SAP ERP software
For over two decades, we’ve relied on cutting-edge SAP solutions, including ERP and MII software, to run our business operations. Investing in these tools allows us to record and analyze inspection results in real time, providing our operators and supervisors with instant feedback for the highest levels of quality control, which help us meet and exceed industry standards. Our use of this best-in-class software, combined with our implementation of lean methodologies, has enabled us to achieve a 90% on-time delivery rate for our specialty fasteners and complex machined components.
We follow a meticulous PPAP process.
Our Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) allows us to meet the highest quality manufacturing standards by providing a systematic and comprehensive approach to evaluating and approving new or revised products and production processes, helping to ensure that the final product is of high quality and meets your requirements and specifications. Our PPAP validates the part design, assesses manufacturing feasibility, improves communication, standardizes part evaluation and approval, and provides quality documentation to track performance over time. In addition, our PPAP includes a MIL-I-45208A-certified in-house inspection program to ensure means nothing leaves our building without a meticulous examination to ensure our products have met or exceeded every requirement.
All our products feature traceability systems.
Traceability systems play a crucial role in our quality management efforts, providing us with a comprehensive and systematic approach to monitoring and controlling the quality of our products. Ensuring that all our products are traceable allows us to quickly identify and address any quality issues and helps assure our customers that they are receiving products of the highest quality. Finally, traceability enables us to continuously improve our processes and materials, resulting in better-quality results.
We only allow superior quality material into our facility.
Ultimately, our approved vendor list is a result of rigorous measures we take to ensure that only superior quality material enters our facility. Premium quality materials from approved vendors mean that every product we manufacture can be traced back to its source, allowing us to monitor and maintain the highest quality standards.
When quality matters, choose B&G.
Six decades of experience and a commitment to integrity and reliability have made us a trusted name in the industry, laying a solid foundation for our continued success. Our location outside Philadelphia provides convenient access to our 170,000-square-foot fully-integrated manufacturing facility, where we deliver the highest quality industry-leading solutions to clients in various markets, including medical, energy, nuclear, aerospace, defense, and oil and gas. With our firm commitment to quality and a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions, we’ve become a preferred manufacturer for global leaders in critical markets.
Learn more about our Quality Systems on our website or contact us to discover how our commitment to quality allows us to meet your industry’s exacting quality requirements. No matter how challenging your part, our commitment to quality will help ensure it’s right.
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