The Vologda Bearing Factory (VBF, a joint stock company, Russia) has been certified compliant with Quality Management, Environmental and Occupational Safety Systems standards.

ISO/TS/DIN certifications awarded were ISO/TS 16949:2002, DIN EN ISO 14001, ISO9001:2000, and OHSAS 18001.

Certification was carried out by German Certification Society DQS.
VBF said the certification has already resulted in potential supply interest from several multinational manufacturers, including parts suppliers to the U.S. Big Three automakers.


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