Great Bend-based Fuller Industries Inc. announced Monday its Brush/Gript Department completed its annual ISO audit without any non-conformances for the second year in a row, said Quality Manager Tamara Jacobs, emphasizing the vital role of Fuller employees in making this happen.

The achievement underscores the company’s commitment to quality management systems and operational excellence in manufacturing aerospace parts. Fuller Industries has been manufacturing specialized brushes for the industry in Kansas for over 50 years

“This achievement is a direct result of the dedication and hard work of our team members,” Jacobs said. “Their commitment to quality and attention to detail made this success possible.”

The Brush/Gript Department includes: Shannon Dehaan, Fullergript production lead; Neal Dreiling, Fullergript technician; Aaron Dillon, Fullergript materials specialist; Leo Sobba, Fullergript technician; and Jorge Ramirez, Quality-control inspector.

Fuller Industries holds both AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, which signal a robust quality management system (QMS) is in place, Jacobs said. “The ISO 9001:2015 certification is the world’s most widely adopted quality management standard, providing a framework for consistent quality, customer satisfaction and continual improvement.”

The AS9100D certification builds on ISO 9001:2015 by adding aerospace-specific requirements, such as product safety, risk management, prevention of counterfeit parts and traceability. The standard, officially titled AS9100D Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations and agriculture, is essential for companies supplying parts or services to aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

“The successful audit reinforces Fuller Industries’ credibility, improves operational efficiency, and enhances its ability to meet the stringent demands of the aviation, space, and defense industries,” she said.