Today we congratulate Sterling Defence Limited, who have been recommended by BSI for ISO9001:2015 certification with zero non-conformances being raised. This is a true testament to the company's dedication to quality management and customer focus.

Located in Eastleigh. Hampshire (not far from Southampton), Sterling Defence is a NATO-registered company that was specifically established to provide the equipment and services required by military and security forces worldwide.

Here's what Sam Alassad, Managing Director of Sterling Defence, had to say after his company was recommended for ISO9001 certification:

"We take quality extremely seriously. Being an early adopter of ISO9001:2008 and now ISO9001:2015 is a demonstration of commitment to our quality management system. We use Neil Peattie from NPT Management Systems to help us manage and improve our QMS and - most importantly - maintain our ISO9001 certification. Neil is considered a quality management expert within the defence industry, so there is great synergy between our two companies."

In addition to our ISO9001 consultancy service, we at NPT Management Systems also have extensive experience in writing quality plans for the defence industry. We are familiar with:

• AQAP 2105 NATO Requirements for Deliverable Quality Plans
• AQAP 2110 NATO Quality Assurance Requirements for Design, Development and Production
• AQAP 2120 NATO Quality Assurance Requirements for Production

If you work in the defence sector, please contact NPT Management Systems today to find out how we can help your company.

As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, NPT Management Systems will be sponsoring the river volleyball event at this year's River Hamble Games. The Games are scheduled to take place along the riverside on Saturday the 18th of June 2016, and the day will be packed with fun events such as paddleboarding, kayaking, rowing, and of course volleyball!

The great thing about the River Hamble Games is that anyone can take part - you don't have to be an accomplished athlete to join in the fun!

Want to sign up for volleyball?

The river volleyball tournament will begin at 12 noon and end at 4pm on the day of the Games. Each game will be refereed by an experienced umpire from Volleyball England, so players will be kept in line at all times!

If you would like to take part in this event, please visit riverhamblegames.com/the-games/volleyball and sign up for the tournament online. You'll need a team of 2 people (i.e. yourself and a friend), or more if you want to make substitutions over the course of the afternoon.

Click here to see the other events taking place on the day >

NPT Management Systems are among the Gold Sponsors of this year's River Hamble Games. Our quality consultants have helped countless businesses across Hampshire to achieve ISO 9001 certification - if you would like to find out more, please call 02380 659 867 or email enquiries@nptmanagementsystems.co.uk today.

Let the games begin!

We're proud to announce that NPT Management Systems will be sponsoring the riverside volleyball event at this year's River Hamble Games! This event will see all kinds of games and activities taking place along the banks of the Hamble, and since it's an Olympic year, the 2016 Games will have an extra-special Rio de Janeiro theme. Saturday the 18th of June is the date for your diary - come on down to the river and enjoy the carnival atmosphere while you watch the kayaking, paddleboarding, rowing...and of course the volleyball!

We at NPT decided to sponsor this event because we're a local company and we want to support the local community. In addition to being a great day out, we feel that the River Hamble Games perfectly reflect the work we do within the marine industry here in Hampshire. We have helped numerous marine businesses to improve the way they work and achieve ISO 9001 certification, so a day of swimming, boating, and riverside fun seemed like the perfect fit for us!

Click here to find out more about NPT Management Systems, or visit the River Hamble Games website to sign up for an event!

Based in Southampton, we at NPT Management Systems are the top ISO 9001 consultants in Hampshire. We help businesses throughout the county (as well as in Dorset, Sussex and the surrounding areas) to design and implement quality management systems that comply with the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. After implementation, we then help those businesses to achieve ISO certification with a UKAS-accredited certification body such as BSI, LRQA, SGS or ISOQAR.

We are more than just Chartered Quality Professionals - we are also experts in Process Improvement techniques such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Why choose NPT Management Systems?

• Our principal ISO 9001 consultant, Neil Peattie, is a Chartered Quality Professional and a Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 series
  
  
• We are conveniently located in Southampton, and our office is easily accessible from anywhere in Hampshire
  
  
• We have helped numerous businesses to achieve ISO certification, and we cover a diverse range of sectors (including defence, recruitment, marine, engineering, and manufacturing)

• We have a fantastic track record - just visit our Testimonials page!

Click here to get in touch with NPT Management Systems, or find out more about the ISO 9001 certification services we provide throughout Hampshire and beyond.