[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 108 (Thursday, June 29, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1365]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        CONKLIN ACHIEVES ELITE ISO 9001 CERTIFIED QUALITY STATUS

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 29, 1995
  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, Conklin Instrument Corp., a leading 
supplier of telecommunications network access products in my district 
of upstate New York, joined an elite group of companies which have had 
their quality systems certified under the international standard for 
quality, ISO 9001.
  ISO is widely known for the ISO number on photographic film that 
established the standard for film speed. That standard allows all 
photographic film and cameras in the world to work together without 
problems. The ISO 9001 quality system standard allows suppliers and 
customers world wide to work together with the highest quality 
possible.
  ISO 9001 specifies the characteristics of quality management system 
that gives mutual benefit to both customers and suppliers alike. It 
also requires an independent third party registrar to certify 
conformance periodically. Only 2,100 companies in the United States and 
250 companies in Canada have achieved ISO 9001 certification to date.
  Conklin Instrument Corp. was founded in 1957 by Charles Conklin, who 
produced guages for jet engine manufacturers. In 1972, Conklin began to 
design and manufacture custom products for telephone companies with 
construction of the company's existing corporate headquarters and 
factory beginning in 1973. Proud of its contributions to the 
telecommunications industry, Conklin formed its Atlanta Design Center 
in 1984, and continues to provide for research and development of 
digital telephone products which account for most of the company's 
current sales.
  Charles Conklin had the dream that many Americans have. He wanted to 
do something he loved and to be successful doing it. His 
entrepreneurial spirit should be emulated by all young businessmen and 
women, for he took that risk in 1957 and his company is reaping the 
benefits today. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all Members to 
congratulate Conklin Instrument Corp. on this prestigious award and I 
thank them for their service to my district.


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