QUALACO, Inc. Assists Gulf Coast Oilfield Products, Inc. in Streamlining Policies and Procedures and in Attaining Successful Certification to ISO 9001:2008

    HOUSTON, TX, August 21, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Gulf Coast Oilfield Products, Inc. (GCOP), a global leader in Gulf Coast Oil Products, announced that ABS Quality Evaluations approved its Quality Management System thereby achieving certification to ISO 9001:2008. The Quality Management System scope of certification: "Manufacturer's representative & supplier of drilling & production equipment and spare parts."

This international standard ISO 9001, published by the International Standards Organization, is one of the most widely adopted standard. It ensures that organizations are striving to meet and exceed customer requirements and satisfaction through continuous improvement.

Jennifer Townsend, Administrator and Quality Manager at GCOP, insisted that "implementing policies and procedures necessary to achieve Certification to ISO 9001:2008 streamlined our organization and turned a great company into something truly grand. She furthered that, stating, "QUALACO was instrumental in attaining this certificate. QUALACO went above and beyond time and time again. We could not have achieved this without the support and expertise they provided."

Achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification indicates that organizations adhere to premium Quality Management practices. A systematic approach to quality and processes is taken to ensure consistent customer satisfaction. This independent certification validates GCOP's commitment to quality and affirms that GCOP has thoroughly documented its quality processes while meeting the stringent qualifications for the global ISO 9001:2008 standard. To achieve ISO 9001 certification GCOP had to fulfill the requirements specified by ISO and demonstrate that the company's quality management systems consistently provide products and services that meet customer as well as statutory and regulatory requirements.

Lori Lyerly, of QUALACO, included "The ISO 9001:2008 certification illustrates GCOP's commitment to quality and service, reflecting the core values of the International Standards Organization."

GCOP is a full service supply company supplying equipment in the drilling and production industries for both domestic and international operations.

QUALACO, Inc. is a Quality Management Consulting Firm headquartered in Houston, TX with branch offices in Somers Point, NJ and Florence, SC. QUALACO works with their Clients to develop and implement quality management systems that will provide for sustainability and growth. QUALACO specializes in ISO9001, ISO14001, OSHAS 18001, API Spec Q1 and related API Specs, ISO/TS 16949, TL9000, and ASME product certifications.

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