The Cutting Edge — October 2003

Member News

Company Name:	DNV Certification
Address:	16340 Park Ten Houston TX 77084 1-877-368-3530 Fax-281-721-6903 ContactUs@dnv.com

Number of Branches/Locations: 5 locations (Western, Southeast, Midwest Northeast and Southwest districts of the United States

Total Number of Employees: 81

Key Contacts:
Earl Hudspeth, Director of Sales
Bill Sullivan, Director of Marketing

Founded in: 1989 Location: Houston

Founded by: Det Norske Veritas (founded in 1864)

Description of Business:
DNV is one of the world's leading certification bodies/registrars offering the latest in management systems certification services. With more than 47,000 certificates issued worldwide, our name evokes a strong commitment to safety, quality, and concern for the environment.

Key Product Lines:
ISO 9001:2000
ISO 14001
SA 8000
OHSAS 18001
AS9100
TL 9000
ISO/TS 16949
ANSI/ESD S20.20
QS-9000
ISO 13485
CE Mark
Climate Change
Corporate Accountability

What makes your business or products “different” or “noteworthy?”
DNV knows that all management system certificates are not equal. DNV offers certification worldwide, and holds a wide range of national accreditations. With our global network of local resources, we can provide you with the certification most suitable to your needs, type of business, and company location. Wherever you are, our auditors make it a point to know the business you are in.

How would you describe the company’s business mission or philosophy?
Objective
To Safeguard Life, Property and the Environment.
Vision
To be the Customers’ First Choice in everything we do.
Values
We care about our customers and provide solutions that improve their business results.
We create a working environment where people are challenged to do their best.
We acquire and share knowledge and apply it to enhance value for our customers.
We build our future through profitable operations, innovation and new business opportunities.
We never compromise on quality or our integrity.

What are your company’s primary concerns in the woodworking industry?
To provide certification services to the woodworking industry for their quality management and environmental needs. In today’s internationally competitive business environment, effective management systems are critical to maintaining and improving a company’s operating performance. Companies recognize the value of focused, organized and systematic processes for managing their businesses.

How did you come to join the WMMA?
Certification services benefit all industries and DNV Certification would like to be identified by the woodworking industry as a resource for this service.

How do you hope to benefit from your WMMA membership?
We would like to show WMMA members the benefits of becoming certified and that DNV Certification is the right partner because we know all certificates or not equal and that a partnership approach is important to the process.

To apply for WMMA membership, click here.