TS16949 quality accreditation drives RDM growth

The benefits of being awarded this coveted accreditation are immense as the certification is accepted throughout the automotive supply chain as an industry benchmark and is being used when selecting suppliers for new models and platform launches. RDM Group chairman David Keene (pictured) said: "This essentially rubber-stamps our business credentials and allows us to present ourselves as a globally recognised supplier. "Ultimately, the car makers have procurement specifications that require this certification as a pre-requisite for tenders. We are thinking big and have made significant investments to ensure we have the capability to win and deliver new business." Subscribers to the standard include Rolls Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, Ford and Volkswagen. The process was overseen by RDM's quality manager, Ian Tyson. He said: "The process was extremely robust and challenging, but worth the effort that everyone here has made. After our initial registration was submitted we were assessed and audited at two different stages. Following on from the accreditation there will be a programme of annual surveillance visits and a three yearly recertification audit." RDM Group, which celebrates its 21st birthday this year, employs 38 people. In addition to the automotive work, it also boasts telematics and meditec divisions. www.rdmgroup.co.uk