The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF)-the only pan India Industry Association for the foundry industry since 1950, proudly announces its ISO 9001 certification. We are celebrating this accomplishment as a significant milestone attained in terms of membership servicing, emphasizing IIF’s commitment to quality and continuous improvement. This achievement has been made possible with support and handholding by Progressive Innovators Pvt. Ltd. (PIPL), a leading consultancy firm specializing in Quality Assurance and Non-Financial Compliance standards. This milestone achievement signifies a commitment to process-orientation and quality management for the foundry industry.
PIPL, renowned for its expertise in consultancy services and its track record of assisting over 3000 companies in meeting their standardization needs, partnered with IIF to streamline processes and enhance organizational efficiency through the implementation of ISO 9001:2015 standards.
A press meet to commemorate the occasion was conducted in the presence of Mr. Navneet B Agarwal, Vice-President & President-Elect; Mr. Rajan Vaswani, Past President; Mr. Vijay Beriwal, Past President; Mr. Pradip Madhogaria, National Council Member; Mr. Goutam Dutta, Chairman-Eastern Region; Mr. Ranjan Guha, Hon. Secretary, Eastern Region.
Other National Office Bearers Mr. D S Chandrashekar, President; Mr. S Muthukumar, Hon. Secretary; Mr. Sushil Sharma, Hon. Treasurer and Mr. Vinit Jain, Immediate Past President joined the celebration virtually.
President IIF Mr. D S Chandrashekar who along with other National Office Bearers were delighted with this achievement said “Congratulations on achieving ISO certification! IIF acknowledges the significance of robust systems and their effectiveness in serving stakeholders.”
Vice-President Mr. Navneet B Agarwal stated “I am proud to witness this momentous achievement as we secure ISO 9001 that is Quality Management System certification with the support of Progressive Innovators Pvt. Ltd. This certification reaffirms our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality within the foundry industry.”
“We are thrilled to have been the consultant with the Indian Institute of Foundrymen in their pursuit of excellence,” said Subir Ray Chaudhuri, Managing Director & CEO at Progressive Innovators Pvt. Ltd. “At PIPL, we believe in empowering organizations to achieve their highest potential by embracing Process, Social and Non-Financial International standards. The successful implementation of ISO 9001:2015 at IIF underscores our commitment to delivering results-driven consultancy services.”
Mr. Rajan Vaswani, senior Past President IIF said “We are excited to continue our journey towards excellence and growth, guided by the principles of quality management.”
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations on achieving ISO certification.” said Mr. Vijay Beriwal, Past President IIF.
The attainment of the ISO 9001 certification was the result of immense dedication and effort by Dr. Ms. Abhishikta Roychowdhury (Acharyya), Executive Director of the Institute of Indian Foundrymen and Mr. Sugata Paul, Management Representative (MR) for ISO. They were ably supported by the entire Secretariat Staff who contributed to this achievement.
The certification audit, conducted by Bureau Veritas, recognized the dedication and commitment of IIF supported by PIPL to uphold international standards of quality management. With ISO 9001 certification now secured, IIF strengthens its position as a leading institution within the foundry industry, poised for continued success and growth.
As part of the post-certification initiatives, Progressive Innovators Pvt. Ltd., and the Indian Institute of Foundrymen are collaborating on a series of PR exercises to showcase their shared commitment to excellence.