Teem Wins ISO 9001:2000

GRENOBLE, France -- TEEM PHOTONICS, a leading provider of ultra-compact photonic solutions for high bandwidth optical networks, today announced that it has achieved International Organization Standard ISO 9001:2000 registration from AFAQ, a prominent European registrar. The certification is applicable at every level of the organization for the design, manufacture and sale of integrated optical components based on planar waveguide technology.“This is a major accomplishment and a strategic milestone for Teem, “ says Antoine Kevorkian, Teem CEO & VP Sales & Marketing. “The award is a credit to all the hard work performed by employees and management, under the direction of Quality Manager, Laurent Coulon, and demonstrates our commitment to fulfilling quality objectives linked to customer needs, and improving efficiency. Together we have taken a significant step forward in adopting a quality approach in every aspect of our business that will ensure customer satisfaction and our performance over the long term”.The decision to pursue ISO certification resulted from a critical need to address network system manufacturer demands for quality assurances for both products and services. “Customers are looking for more than simply buying a part in a box at a certain price,” says Hervé Hautin, VP Manufacturing. “They want a supplier who can guarantee a reliable service, and respond with greater precision to their needs in a market with limited visibility. The new ISO 9001:2000 standard was identified as the ideal framework to meet these criteria, plus reinforce the sense of trust shared between Teem and its customers and partners.” Certification was awarded following an extensive audit by AFAQ (www.afaq.org), an internationally recognized independent certification body. AFAQ has certified more than 20,000 companies in 60 countries, representing 37,000 sites. “We have obtained an immediate quality reference that is respected worldwide, which will help leverage our competitive advantage in the telecommunications market,” says Laurent Coulon. Teem Photonics