IBT GmbH, a leading manufacturer of products combining composite materials and metal structures, is proud to announce that it has successfully passed the certification audit for compliance with the requirements of EN 17460. This certification confirms our commitment to the highest quality and safety standards in the manufacture and installation of structures for rail transport, including locomotive cabins.
EN 17460 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for bonding processes in the manufacture of railway vehicles. It specifies strict criteria to ensure the safety, reliability and durability of bonded structures used in passenger and goods trains. Certification to this standard proves that a company has an appropriate quality management system and competent personnel to carry out bonding to the highest industry standards.
Certification to EN 17460 is an important achievement for IBT GmbH, underlining our position as a reliable and responsible partner in the manufacture of composite structures for rail transport. This certification demonstrates our commitment to the following principles:
- Safety: We prioritise the safety of our products and ensure that they meet the highest standards.
- Innovation: We are constantly improving our technologies and processes in order to offer our customers the best possible solutions.
- Professionalism: Our team is made up of highly qualified specialists who have in-depth knowledge and experience in their field.
- Quality: We strive for impeccable quality in our products and services by utilising advanced technologies and materials.
Certification to EN 17460 offers our customers a range of benefits:
- Quality and safety guarantee: You can be sure that our composite structures for rail transport are manufactured to the highest standards.
- Reliability and durability: Our structures will serve you for many years and ensure the smooth operation of your rail transport.
- Compliance with international standards: Our products fulfil the requirements of international standards so that they can be used in various countries around the world.
- Trust and reputation: The EN 17460 certification confirms our reputation as a reliable and responsible partner.
Preparation for the certification audit was a comprehensive and multi-stage process that included analysing the requirements of EN 17460 and their implementation in our production processes, developing and introducing a quality management system, training staff in the areas of bonding and quality control and conducting internal audits to check the effectiveness of the quality management system introduced.
The certification audit was carried out by an independent certification organisation, which confirmed our company’s compliance with the requirements of EN 17460. The auditors emphasised the high level of professionalism of our employees, the effectiveness of our quality management system and the modernity of our facilities.
IBT GmbH is committed to continuous improvement and development. We will continue to improve our technologies and processes to ensure the highest quality and safety of our products. In addition, we are planning to expand our activities and obtain certification to further international standards.
