Micron’s current customers include BAe Systems Limited; US laboratory instruments giant, Mettler-Toledo; Taylor Hobson; De Montfort University and Contour Premium Aircraft Seating.

“We knew it would be very time-consuming trying to interpret all the requirements needed to attain the standard single-handed and that MAS had the expertise in-house to guide us through the process,” said Neil Johnson, joint owner and general manager.

Richard Hopkinson, the practitioner assigned to Micron Design from MAS, helped the company develop its quality management system which meant breaking down its business processes and putting in place the performance measures required.

Neil added: “We were extremely impressed with Richard’s understanding of the quality standards and his professionalism – just what we needed to secure accreditation at our first attempt. He also managed to foster a very positive relationship with our staff which enabled us all to appreciate what we needed to do to achieve registration and the reasons why.” The LiftOff programme is available to manufacturing companies, which are connected to the aerospace industry.

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