Approximately 20 assessment criteria had to be met, followed by a rigorous audit.
ISO 9000 ISO
The Toro Company currently maintains ISO 9000 quality certifications in two major areas of the company: its three commercial turf care products design and manufacturing facilities (Tomah, Shakopee and Bloomington) and all of its irrigation division's operations.Įach certification required aggressive effort and thorough preparation. To be sure, getting and keeping ISO 9000 certification is difficult, but very worthwhile. Question: How did The Toro Company achieve ISO certification? In fact, many customers in foreign countries and in the United States now consider ISO certification a prerequisite when purchasing commercial products. We also know that for some of you, the need for ISO 9000 certification is increasing as you try to specify requirements for equipment purchases. While The Toro Company already excels in providing products of exceptional quality, the ISO certifications elevate The Toro Company's leadership in and continued commitment to providing unequaled quality, performance and reliability to you. Question: Why did The Toro Company pursue ISO certification? The ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certifications for these commercial products and irrigation facilities make The Toro Company the first full-line commercial turf care equipment manufacturer to receive such certifications. The 9002 designation covers all the elements of the 9001 standard except design/development. It is the most comprehensive of all the standards. The 9001 designation refers to the quality management and quality assurance standards for the design/development, production, installation and service of the product.
ISO 9000 SERIES
The "9000" simply refers to the series of ISO standards for Quality Management. However, the premise behind ISO 9000 is that if a company uses consistent processes while producing its products, the overall quality of each product will rise. Granted, it's a company's quality processes that are certified, not its actual products. All companies whose quality management systems are ISO certified have met identical, globally-recognized quality requirements. ISO is derived from the Greek word for "equal". Simply defined, ISO 9000 is a formalized set of quality definitions and standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization. Foremost, we want you to fully understand how you more than anyone will directly benefit from The Toro Company's quest for quality. That's why we believe you should know about the quality designations within ISO 9000 that our company continues to achieve. At The Toro Company, we know that product quality and consistency are main elements our customers deserve, right along with reliability and durability.