Success Stories

Businesses of all types and sizes are benefiting from using standards. You can read some of their success stories here.

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Quality management standard ISO 9001 enables Jewson to build good relations with its customers

Jewson - the UK's leading supplier of timber and building products to the trade - introduced ISO 9001 in 2004 at its eight regional sales offices, as well as its national sales office. The process took just six months. For added weight, its compliance was certified by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance.

ISO 14001 gives Taylor Woodrow Construction a firm foundation on which to build

Taylor Woodrow Construction is a subsidiary of Taylor Woodrow plc. Taylor Woodrow plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in year ending 31 December 2005, revenue increased to £3.5 billion.

BS 8300 helps Stannah to raise the standards of access for people with disabilities

Few things link SS Great Britain, Loughborough University, Norwich City College, Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station, Regent's Park Children's Centre and Warsash Maritime Centre in Hampshire. However, Stannah has used BS 8300-compliant solutions to complete each of these projects in recent years.

Investors in People standard helps Yell boost its bottom line

The UK has more than 39,000 Investors in People (IiP) organizations. They employ around 27 per cent of the nation?s workforce. However, a much rarer accolade is the title of IiP Champion, of which there are only 24.

Success tastes sweet for jam manufacturer Wilkin & Sons thanks to international food standards

Wilkin & Sons manufactures a wide range of jams and preserves sold in food stores across the UK and more than 60 other countries. Based in Tiptree, Essex, the family-run firm was founded in 1885 and currently employs some 170 people. In 2002, it signed up to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard for Food.

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