SCOTTSDALE, AZ, January 25, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- North American Interconnect today announced that it has received C-TPAT Certified Status for both its Mexico and U.S. facilities.
C-TPAT is an acronym for Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. It is a voluntary government-private sector partnership created by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2001 designed to strengthen supply chain and border security. An organization can apply for membership once it is able to provide evidence of adherence to the strict C-TPAT security criteria.
In addition to a more secure supply chain, NAI will enjoy other benefits from membership including:
- Reduced CBP inspections resulting in fewer delays at the border
- Priority processing for CBP inspections
- Access to C-TPAT supply chain security training
NAI enhanced security processes in all of its facilities to successfully meet these requirements. Preston Speers, Chief Executive Officer of NAI, commented "This partnership exhibits NAI's commitment to security measures that ensure the integrity of our supply chain. It enables us to continue our pledge of providing our customers with world class quality, service and delivery." He added "We recognize that this will not only expedite processing times for shipments but it will allow NAI to contribute to CBP's initiative of securing U.S. borders and we are proud to support that role."
About North American Interconnect
Since 1993 North American Interconnect has been a global leader in the manufacturing of wire and cable assemblies. NAI's world class integrated supply chain and operations management combined with a global manufacturing footprint in low cost regions provides NAI's customers with a unique solution for all of their cable assembly and wire harness requirements. NAI manufactures assemblies across diverse markets including the telecom, industrial, medical and aerospace industries. NAI's unique ability to service both high mix / low volume and low mix / high volume programs while complying with complex regulatory requirements enables them to support every customers' unique business needs.
For more information about NAI, visit www.nai-group.com.
More information on C-TPAT can be found on the CBP website at www.cbp.gov.
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