ISO 9001:2008 Certification
In 1996, VRI was the first contract manufacturer in Rhode Island to complete formal ISO 9002 certification. After a rigorous six-month period of preparation and training, we received our certification from NTSCS (National Technical Systems Certifications Service). Following the original certification, we were required to recertify every 6 months. This year, after satisfactorily passing the new standards and requirements for ISO 9001:2008, we received the ISO 9001:2008 certification. This new status began in June of 2009. At VRI, improvements in the documents, formal manuals and processes are an ongoing effort with enhancements and changes incorporated on a regular basis.

ISO 9001:2008 requirements govern nearly all functions at VRI including the following important factors along with many others: quality assurance, material procurement, employee training, production documentation, test records, and handling of discrepant material. We have found that ISO 9001:2008 is more than a requirement, it causes good business practices.

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IPC J-STD-001D Certified Trainers
As part of our commitment to maintain a fully trained and certified workforce, VR Industries has two (2) certified IPC J-STD-001D trainers on staff. Our trainers are certified in inspection and soldering of through-hole and surface mount components as well as wires.

IPC J-STD-001D Class 3, Certified Solderers
All Solderers are IPC J-STD-001D Class 3, Certified. To enable VR Industries to qualify to do most medical and military PCBA work, it was necessary to have at least a hand full of technicians trained to class 3 level. We have chosen to take this to the next level and have all our soldering technicians trained to a class 3 level. This provides us with the ability to handle additional business of this nature as well as gives us greater flexibility with our workforce.

IPC J-STD-001D Class 3, Certified Inspectors
All Inspectors are certified to IPC J-STD-001D Class 3. In conjunction with our soldering technicians, our inspectors are also trained to IPC J-STD-001D Class 3 inspection standards. Again as with our Solderers, having all inspection personnel trained at this level gives us more flexibility and the ability to accept additional business without concern for capacity.

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