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QATALUM’S REDUCTION AND EI CASTHOUSE
INVOLVED IN ISO/TS 16949 CERTIFICATION
Qatalum completed its third periodical ISO/TS 16949 audit which
included an extended scope for the production of primary liquid
aluminium (Potlines and Logistics) and extrusion ingots (Casthouse)
The third periodical ISO/TS 16949 audit, carried out similarly positive effects by using ISO/TS 16949
by external certification body Det Norske Veritas, took standard in the other areas added to the ISO/TS 16949
place at Qatalum on the 2nd to 4th of March 2014. certification scope. Hans Petter Lange, Qatalum’s
In comparison to previous ISO/TS 16949 audits, the Reduction Manager says, “ISO/TS 16949 will be
scope of this audit, further to covering foundry alloys supporting and even strengthening our effort for
production, included extrusion ingots and liquid having a structured way of continuously improving our
aluminium production as well. Preparation for the performance. These hectic few months has given us a
audit scope extension started in the Extrusion Ingots good platform, but now the work starts by getting all
Casthouse and Reduction in September 2013. The the identified actions implemented and sustained.”
collective focus and systematic teamwork of involved Quality Manager, Martin Hudec thanked all who took
employees from both groups led to positive audit part in preparation for the audit. Martin added, “There
results at the end. has been a lot of work done, especially in Reduction
The audit confirmed that Qatalum’s ISO/TS 16949 and the Extrusion Ingot Casthouse. Let’s keep the
quality management system implemented in the momentum and continue initiated actions to further
production of primary aluminium and Casthouse improve the Qatalum Quality Management System’s
products (extrusion ingots and foundry alloys), is effectiveness.” The major impact resulting from
in compliance with ISO/TS 16949:2009 standards, compliance with ISO/TS 16949 standard requirements
which is a prerequisite for supplying products to the is meeting and surpassing customer expectations
automotive industry. The audit however, did identified and also effectively standardising Qatalum’s internal
minor nonconformities, two in the potlines, two in processes leading to world class performance.
extrusion Ingot production, one in raw materials and The next audit will take place in November 2014 and will
one in purchasing. All 6 identified nonconformities will include aligning of the system after 3 years continuous
have to be effectively closed by the 3rd of May 2014. production demonstrating consistent improvement at
During the audits closing meeting, the auditors Qatalum. Tom Petter Johansen, Qatalum’s CEO summed
expressed a positive opinion about the Qatalum ISO/ up the achievement by stating that the overall positive
TS 16949 quality management system’s development feedback from the Norske Veritas team encourages
since initial certification of Foundry Alloy production Qatalum to achieve even further certification of its
in February 2012. Based on this experience from the premium products. Tom Petter added, “This achievement is
Casthouse which has been working with an ISO/ in line with our ambitions to position Qatalum as one of the
TS 16949 standard since 2011, Qatalum can expect world’s most efficient smelters in the foreseeable future.”
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INVOLVED IN ISO/TS 16949 CERTIFICATION
Qatalum completed its third periodical ISO/TS 16949 audit which
included an extended scope for the production of primary liquid
aluminium (Potlines and Logistics) and extrusion ingots (Casthouse)
The third periodical ISO/TS 16949 audit, carried out similarly positive effects by using ISO/TS 16949
by external certification body Det Norske Veritas, took standard in the other areas added to the ISO/TS 16949
place at Qatalum on the 2nd to 4th of March 2014. certification scope. Hans Petter Lange, Qatalum’s
In comparison to previous ISO/TS 16949 audits, the Reduction Manager says, “ISO/TS 16949 will be
scope of this audit, further to covering foundry alloys supporting and even strengthening our effort for
production, included extrusion ingots and liquid having a structured way of continuously improving our
aluminium production as well. Preparation for the performance. These hectic few months has given us a
audit scope extension started in the Extrusion Ingots good platform, but now the work starts by getting all
Casthouse and Reduction in September 2013. The the identified actions implemented and sustained.”
collective focus and systematic teamwork of involved Quality Manager, Martin Hudec thanked all who took
employees from both groups led to positive audit part in preparation for the audit. Martin added, “There
results at the end. has been a lot of work done, especially in Reduction
The audit confirmed that Qatalum’s ISO/TS 16949 and the Extrusion Ingot Casthouse. Let’s keep the
quality management system implemented in the momentum and continue initiated actions to further
production of primary aluminium and Casthouse improve the Qatalum Quality Management System’s
products (extrusion ingots and foundry alloys), is effectiveness.” The major impact resulting from
in compliance with ISO/TS 16949:2009 standards, compliance with ISO/TS 16949 standard requirements
which is a prerequisite for supplying products to the is meeting and surpassing customer expectations
automotive industry. The audit however, did identified and also effectively standardising Qatalum’s internal
minor nonconformities, two in the potlines, two in processes leading to world class performance.
extrusion Ingot production, one in raw materials and The next audit will take place in November 2014 and will
one in purchasing. All 6 identified nonconformities will include aligning of the system after 3 years continuous
have to be effectively closed by the 3rd of May 2014. production demonstrating consistent improvement at
During the audits closing meeting, the auditors Qatalum. Tom Petter Johansen, Qatalum’s CEO summed
expressed a positive opinion about the Qatalum ISO/ up the achievement by stating that the overall positive
TS 16949 quality management system’s development feedback from the Norske Veritas team encourages
since initial certification of Foundry Alloy production Qatalum to achieve even further certification of its
in February 2012. Based on this experience from the premium products. Tom Petter added, “This achievement is
Casthouse which has been working with an ISO/ in line with our ambitions to position Qatalum as one of the
TS 16949 standard since 2011, Qatalum can expect world’s most efficient smelters in the foreseeable future.”
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