Minneapolis, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/05/2011 -- Metco Metal Finishing, a division of the Lindgren Group, announces its new ISO certification. The company is now certified as ISO 9001:2008 compliant.

ISO 9001:2008 is a set of standards set forth by the International Organization of Standards. These standards provide a framework for a quality management system that ensures a company will provide quality products and quality customer service. It is a tried and tested framework for taking a systematic approach to managing the organization's processes so that they consistently turn out product that satisfies customers' expectations.

By achieving this certification, Metco Metal Finishing has shown that they:
• Meet or exceed the customer's quality requirements

• Comply with applicable regulatory requirements

• Enhance customer satisfaction

• Aim to achieve continual improvement of the above objectives

"As our customer's requirements continue to evolve, we will continue to invest in our systems to ensure we are exceeding their expectations," said Michael Battaglia, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Metco Metal Finishing. "The sophistication of our industry and the markets we serve demand that we continue to build robust systems and the ISO 9001:2008 is a component of that strategy. You will see our company continue to make these investments in continuous improvement and quality systems as part of our strategy to serve our customers better than anyone else can serve them."

For additional information, please visit http://www.thelindgrengroup.com or call Mike Battaglia.

About Metco Metal Finishing
Metco Metal Finishing, Inc., a facility within The Lindgren Group, is a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing Industry. We offer chemical finishing, electroplating, mechanical finishing and laser part marking services. Metco is based in Minneapolis, MN.

About The Lindgren Group
At the Lindgren Group, customer service is not a department; it is our culture at every level of the organization. The Lindgren Group is a management company in the Metal Finishing Industry with three locations: Nico Products, in Minneapolis, MN, Avtec Finishing Systems in New Hope, MN and Metco Metal Finishing in Phoenix, AZ. The Lindgren Group is a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing Industry providing chemical finishing, electroplating, mechanical finishing and additional value added services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. For more information and a comprehensive list of services visit their website at http://www.thelindgrengroup.com.

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Minneapolis, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/04/2011 -- Metco Metal Finishing of Phoenix, Arizona, a facility of The Lindgren Group, is very pleased to announce that it has earned Nadcap accreditation from PRI (Performance Review Institute). This certification assures the global aerospace and defense contractor industries that Metco conforms to their strict guidelines and provides the highest quality processing and services.

The Nadcap program is a part of PRI (Performance Review Institute) and was created in 1990 to "provide international, unbiased, independent manufacturing process and product assessments and certification services for the purpose of adding value, reducing total cost, and facilitating relationships between prime [contractors] and suppliers." Receiving Nadcap accreditation is an indication of the robust quality of the processes at Metco. Along with Nadcap accreditation Metco is also ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Ali Bakr, Director of Quality Assurance and project manager for this initiative states, "Metco Finishing Services is very proud of its achievement in meeting the stringent requirements of Nadcap accreditation. This demonstrates the commitment by the entire organization to operate under the highest quality standards and systems to support our customer's needs."

Metco has received the Nadcap accreditation for all the processes at its facility.

"Receiving Nadcap accreditation demonstrates our commitment to serving our customers better than anyone else can serve them. As the needs and demands of the marketplace change, we will continue to pursue new ways to increase our support to our clients. We are committed to providing the highest level of quality, service and value in the industry. " says Mike Battaglia, VP of Sales and Marketing at The Lindgren Group, the management company of Metco.

For additional information, please visit http://www.thelindgrengroup.com or call Mike Battaglia.

About Metco Finishing Services
Metco Finishing Services, a facility within The Lindgren Group, is a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing Industry. We offer chemical finishing, electroplating, mechanical finishing and laser part marking services. Metco is based in New Hope, MN.

About The Lindgren Group
At the Lindgren Group, customer service is not a department; it is our culture at every level of the organization. The Lindgren Group is a management company in the Metal Finishing Industry with three locations: Nico Products, in Minneapolis, MN, Avtec Finishing Systems in New Hope, MN and Metco Metal Finishing in Phoenix, AZ. The Lindgren Group is a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing Industry providing chemical finishing, electroplating, mechanical finishing and additional value added services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. For more information and a comprehensive list of services visit their website at http://www.thelindgrengroup.com.

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The Lindgren Group will be exhibiting at this year’s Greater Chicago Design-2-Part Show held at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. Their booth number is 331.

Minneapolis, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/06/2011 -- The Lindgren Group will be exhibiting at this year's Greater Chicago Design-2-Part Show held at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. Their booth number is 331.

The Lindgren Group is a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing Industry. Whether it is chemical finishing, anodizing, cleaning, electroplating, electroless nickel, silver plating, mechanical finishing or polishing, they have the experience to handle your project and will exceed all of your project requirements. The company is certified in the following:
• Nadcap Certified
• ISO 9001:2008 Registered
• FFL Certified by the ATF
• ITAR Certified
• ROHS Compliant

At the show attendees will be able to meet face-to-face, discuss solutions, and get immediate answers from our experts. Please feel free to bring sample parts and drawings so we can collaborate to find the right solution to your specific project requirements.

For additional information, please visit http://www.thelindgrengroup.com or call Mike Battaglia.

About The Lindgren Group
At the Lindgren Group, customer service is not a department; it is our culture at every level of the organization. The Lindgren Group is a management company in the Metal Finishing Industry with three locations: Nico Products, in Minneapolis, MN, Avtec Finishing Systems in New Hope, MN and Metco Metal Finishing in Phoenix, AZ. The Lindgren Group is a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing Industry providing chemical finishing, electroplating, mechanical finishing and additional value added services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. For more information and a comprehensive list of services visit their website at www.thelindgrengroup.com.

Contact:
Michael Battaglia
Vice President Sales and Marketing
mbattaglia@thelindgrengroup.com
Tele: 612-822-2185
Fax: 612-822-4580

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