On October 2017 the certification audits were successfully carried out at BMZ.
From October 3 till October 5, 2017 the representatives of «VTT» Certification Body (Finland) carried out the audit on confirmation of Conformance of reinforcing bars Grade В500C, В500С1, B500В and of cold-deformed reinforcing wire Grade В500A according to Finnish standards SFS 1300 and special rules TR 361.
From October 24 till October 26, 2017 the representatives of "Kontrollradet" Certification Body (Norway) and "SFS" Certification Body (Sweden) carried out the audit on confirmation of Conformance of reinforcing bars Grade К500С-Т/В500NC according to Swedish standard SS 212540 and Norwegian standards NS–EN 10080, NS3576 part 2, 3, and of cold-deformed reinforcing wire according to Norwegian standards NS-EN 10080, NS 3576.
During the regular inspection audit the Conformance Certificates for production of rebars Grade К500С-Т/В500NC according to Swedish standard SS 212540 and Norwegian standards NS–EN 10080, NS3576 part 2, 3, and of cold-deformed reinforcing wire according to Norwegian standards NS-EN 10080, NS 3576 were confirmed.
Audits of BMZ products consumers
From October 10 till October 13, 2017 the representatives of company “Goodyear” (Europe) – consumer of BMZ wire products carried out the supplier evaluation audit of OJSC “BSW – management company of “BMC” holding” according to German requirements VDA 6.3, international standard ISO/TS 16949 and requirements of company “Goodyear” SQA-510. In whole the production process of steel cord, bronze plated bead wire and the management system existing at BMZ were highly appreciated. The auditors noted the positive points: high professional competence of staff, high production standards at all production areas.
The total audit rating was 93% according to VDA 6.3 (86,67% according to SQA-510).
From October 25 till October 27, 2017 the technical audit of automotive componentscustomer – alliance“Avtovaz-Renault-Nissan” was carried out. During the audit its representatives became familiar with the management system existing at OJSC “BSW – management company of “BMC” holding”, visited the main production shops, met with the managers of Technical and Sales Dpt. After the visit the cooperation prospects and further areas of joint work were laid down.
From October 15 till October 16, 2017 the technical evaluation audit of BMZ production capacities was carried out by the company “SKF” (the world's largest manufacturer of bearings) according to requirements ISO/TS 16949 and SKF quality standard for suppliers Qs. The positive results of audit provide a basis for future cooperation with the company.