Sherex Fastening Solutions, a global leader in engineered fasteners, tooling, and automation, is pleased to announce that their Sherex Taiwan production facility has received IATF 16949:2016 certification.

IATF 16949:2016, which establishes specific quality management system requirements for the automotive market, replaces ISO/TS 16949:2009. To gain accreditation, businesses must possess quality systems that focus on continuous improvement to prevent defects, and eleminate high variation and waste throughout the supply chain.

“Since its inception in 2005, Sherex Taiwan, led by Dr. Alex Hsiao, has provided industry-leading new product development and manufacturing utilizing robust quality systems,” says President Adam Pratt, “we are excited to see our efforts acknowledged through the AITF accreditation.”

About Sherex and Disc-Lock 
Sherex Fastening Solutions and Disc-Lock are global manufacturers providing fastening solutions for thin sheet material attachments and vibrational loosening prevention. We offer standard and custom engineered solutions, combining fasteners, tooling, and automation to deliver the best solution at the lowest total installed cost. With locations in the USA, Mexico, and Taiwan, Sherex and Disc-Lock products are manufactured to the highest quality standards in accordance with IATF 16949:2016, AS9100, and ISO 9001:2008 accreditations. Our products are used in Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Agriculture and Construction Equipment, General Industrial, Rail, and Heavy Truck markets. For additional information on any of the Sherex or Disc-Lock brand fasteners, tools, and automation please contact Sherex at 866-474-3739 or visit our website at www.sherex.com.

IATF 16949:2016 Certified, ISO 14001:2004 Certified, and AS9100 Certified