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News Release from: Harris Springs
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 January 2005
Porter brings proactive approach to
quality
Harris Springs, the Reading based designer and manufacturer of precision springs, has appointed Steve Porter as its new Quality Manager.
Harris Springs, the Reading based designer and manufacturer of precision springs, has appointed Steve Porter as its new Quality Manager Porter brings to the company more than 20 years of experience in quality management
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Most recently, he has spent 13 years at Howles Carbides where he was, among other things, responsible for obtaining the company's ISO registration to BS EN ISO9001:2000.
Porter will be responsible for maintaining and improving Harris Springs' quality policies (the company is accredited to ISO9001:2000) and will be working to gain accreditation to TS16949:2002 the globally accepted standard for the automotive industry.
Commenting on the appointment, Managing Director Philip Harris said: "As we make our move to lean manufacturing techniques it is important that we have strong quality management".
"Steve's experience and his proactive approach to quality will ensure that we continually seek to improve our working practises and the level of service we provide to our customers".
Looking forward to the challenges ahead, Porter said: "Although new to the springs' industry, I feel my enthusiasm for operating quality systems and other 'lean' practises will complement the skills of the existing team who are very committed to improving the productivity and profitability of Harris Springs".
"I also intend to take a more proactive role with Harris Springs' customers, in order to provide them with an added-value service".
Porter's arrival is already making a difference.
The investment by Harris Springs in a new shadow graph, at Porter's recommendation, enables greater accuracy in measuring parts and checking springs and wire shapes which means improved dimensional results and fewer rejects for the customer.
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