Parkson Updates ISO Certification to Include ISO 9001:2008 Standards

October 20, 2009 - Parkson Corporation has expanded its quality management systems to increase certification from the ISO 9001:2000 standards to the amended ISO 9001:2008 certification levels.

The ISO 9001:2008 standard expands coverage of all key processes and includes proscribed monitoring activities to ensure effectiveness. In addition, this standard is relevant to checking procedures, to evaluate operations and to comprehensive reviews of procedural results.

The scope of Parkson ISO 9001:2008 certification upgrade includes design, engineering and project management of water and wastewater treatment systems.

"Parkson has consistently been an industry leader in quality management and this achievement by the Parkson team marks yet another milestone in the progress of our organization toward its expanding role in the world of water," explained Zain Mahmood, President and CEO of Parkson Corporation. "It's simple, we are committed to providing clean water to the world and this is an important step by ensuring that our procedures keep up with our world-class product and service offerings."

Achievement of ISO 9001:2008 is independently audited and certified. Parkson certification was issued by BSI America, Inc., one of the world's leading certification bodies, with more than 60,000 certified client locations in over 100 countries.