Industries Served
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to apply the standard thoroughly and adapt business processes appropriately, without making compromises. Learn about a few of the industries we work with:
Companies operating in the pipe coating industry can quickly see a return on investment when they learn and implement the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, as well as safety, and environmental management systems. The improvement these organizations experience translates into reaching their goals of removing uncertainty and achieving repeatable quality regardless of changeover frequency. This overriding culture of continuous improvement and sense of empowerment drives the innovation required to address the latest technical challenges facing clients in this dynamic industry.
Pipe coating firms, whether local or multi-national, can benefit from any of the following management systems certifications, including:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management to demonstrate environmental policy leadership
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to apply the standard thoroughly and adapt business processes appropriately, without making compromises. Pipe coating companies are faced with a wide range of challenges daily, and maintaining the highest level of quality in their operational processes and products is a must – we prepare these organizations to get there from the top down.
Forging companies know that their products are used where reliability and safety are critical, so they know the benefits of compliance with international standards to improve business processes, as well as safety and environmental processes.
Forging organizations provide products in diverse markets such as oil & gas, aerospace, power generation, industrial, technical, and more. By becoming ISO-certified, the improvement these organizations experience translates into improved core processes that help them deliver higher quality products and boost customer satisfaction.
Forging companies, whether local or multi-national, can benefit from any of the following management systems certifications, including:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management to demonstrate environmental policy leadership
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to apply the standard thoroughly and adapt business processes appropriately, without making compromises. Forging companies are faced with a wide range of challenges daily, and maintaining the highest level of quality in their operational processes and products is a must – we prepare these organizations to get there from the top down.
Within the manufacturing segment, those companies that seek to strengthen their position in the marketplace tend to look for every advantage. It’s no surprise then, that they seek the benefits of becoming ISO certified in order to realize their full potential within a competitive business landscape.
Manufacturing companies can quickly see a return on investment when they learn and implement the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, as well as safety, and environmental management systems. The improvement these organizations experience translates into improved core processes that help them deliver higher quality products and boost customer satisfaction.
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management to demonstrate environmental policy leadership
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to apply the standard thoroughly and adapt business processes appropriately, without making compromises. Manufacturers are faced with a wide range of challenges daily, and maintaining the highest level of quality in their operational processes and products is a must – we prepare these organizations to get there from the top down.
Metal Scrap Recycling companies are the first link in the manufacturing supply chain, providing solutions to resource sustainability, and they know the value of compliance with international standards to improve business processes, as well as safety and environmental processes. Metal Scrap Recycling organizations can quickly see a return on investment when they learn and implement the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, as well as safety, and environmental management systems. The improvement these organizations experience translates into improved core processes that help them improve efficiency, deliver higher quality products, and boost customer satisfaction.
Management systems built upon international standards help drive these companies toward organizational excellence, and enable them to adapt to global trends.
Metal Scrap & Trading companies, whether local or multi-national, can benefit from any of the following management systems certifications, including:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management to demonstrate environmental policy leadership
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to apply the standard thoroughly and adapt business processes appropriately, without making compromises. Metal Scrap & Trading companies are faced with a wide range of challenges daily, and maintaining the highest level of quality in their operational processes and products is a must – we prepare these organizations to get there from the top down.
Plastics industry organizations that seek to strengthen their position in the marketplace tend to look for every advantage. These organizations know that their customers need complete project management design and development to the shipment of their finished product. They seek the benefits of becoming ISO certified in their management systems in order to achieve excellence for their customers.
Companies operating in the plastics industry can quickly see a return on investment when they learn and implement the requirements of ISO standards for quality management, safety, and environmental management systems. The improvement these organizations experience translates into improved core processes that help them deliver higher quality products and boost customer satisfaction.
Plastics industry organizations, whether local or multi-national, can benefit from any of the following management systems certifications, including:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management to demonstrate environmental policy leadership
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to apply the standard thoroughly and adapt business processes appropriately, without making compromises. Plastics industry companies are faced with a wide range of challenges daily, and maintaining the highest level of quality in their operational processes and products is a must – we prepare these organizations to get there from the top down.
Software companies know the value of standardized and streamlined processes, so they recognize the benefits that come with becoming ISO certified in order to realize their full potential in a competitive landscape.
These organizations can quickly see a return on investment when they learn and implement the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and ISO 27001:2013 for information security management systems.
The improvement these organizations experience translates into improved core processes that help them deliver higher quality products, and boost customer satisfaction.
Chemical organizations can benefit from any of the following quality management systems certifications including:
Software firms can benefit from any of the following management systems certifications, including:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 27001:2013 – Information Security management for protection of company data and systems
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to apply the standard thoroughly and adapt business processes appropriately, without making compromises. Software firms are faced with a wide range of challenges daily, and maintaining the highest level of quality in their operational processes and products is a must – we prepare these organizations to get there from the top down.
Companies operating in the welding industry can quickly see a return on investment when they learn and implement the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, as well as safety and environmental management systems. These organizations recognize the huge advantages that come from greater quality, increased safety, improved environmental management programs and more.
Welding companies can benefit from any of the following management systems certifications, including:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management to demonstrate environmental policy leadership
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to apply the standard thoroughly and adapt business processes appropriately, without making compromises. Pipe coating companies are faced with a wide range of challenges daily, and maintaining the highest level of quality in their operational processes and products is a must – we prepare these organizations to get there from the top down.
Fabrication companies know that improving their processes and systems to comply with international standards will provide benefits to themselves and to their customers. Becoming ISO-certified gives their customers assurance and provides an edge over their competitors. Fabricators provide solutions for marine, offshore, industrial, commercial, or military applications, and they recognize the huge advantages that come from higher quality, increased safety, and improved environmental management programs.
Fabrication firms, whether local or multi-national, can benefit from any of the following management systems certifications, including:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management to demonstrate environmental policy leadership
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to apply the standard thoroughly and adapt business processes appropriately, without making compromises. Fabricators are faced with a wide range of challenges daily, and maintaining the highest level of quality in their operational processes and products is a must – we prepare these organizations to get there from the top down.
Engineering & Project Management firms are well aware of the importance and value of international standards. They realize the value of attaining ISO certification in their quality, safety, and/or environmental management systems in order to provide excellent performance to clients. In design and development processes such as project management, process or asset management, and quality management, engineering organizations can greatly improve their processes through adherence to the international standards.
Engineering firms, whether local or multi-national, can benefit from any of the following management systems certifications, including:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management to demonstrate environmental policy leadership
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to apply the standard thoroughly and adapt business processes appropriately, without making compromises. Engineering firms are faced with a wide range of challenges daily, and maintaining the highest level of quality in their operational processes and products is a must – we prepare these organizations to get there from the top down.
Whether in Exploration, Capital Project and Development, or Production phase, Drilling Services companies know the benefits of adopting international standards to improve business processes, as well as safety and environmental processes, throughout the organization.
These organizations recognize the value and importance of higher quality, increased safety, and improved environmental management programs. By becoming ISO-certified, the improvement these organizations experience translates into improved core processes that help them deliver higher quality products and boost customer satisfaction.
Organizations in the drilling services industry can benefit from the following management systems certifications:
- API Spec Q2 – Specification for Quality Management Systems for Service Supply Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
- IMCA – International Marine Contractors Association
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 27001:2013 – Information security management for protection of company data and systems
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management to demonstrate environmental policy leadership
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
- SEMS – Safety and Environmental Management Systems can help organize and streamline its operations, reducing costly human errors
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to not make compromises. The drilling services industry requires the topmost quality consciousness and highest standards of safety, and we acknowledge that our work must help you meet those stringent requirements.
Companies engaged in Diving and Marine services know the benefits of adopting international standards to improve business processes, as well as safety and environmental processes, throughout the organization.
In diving, having enhanced inspection, construction, personnel transport, and execution activities, these organizations recognize the value and importance of higher quality, increased safety, and improved environmental management programs.
Organizations in the diving & marine industry can benefit from the following management systems certifications:
- API Spec Q2 – Specification for Quality Management Systems for Service Supply Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
- IMCA – International Marine Contractors Association
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 27001:2015 – Information security management for protection of company data and systems
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management to demonstrate environmental policy leadership
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
- SEMS – Safety and Environmental Management Systems can help organize and streamline its operations, reducing costly human errors
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to not make compromises. The diving & marine industry requires the topmost quality consciousness and highest standards of safety, and we acknowledge that our work must help you meet those stringent requirements.
Distribution & Transportation organizations seek to optimally align resources with demand, improve coordination with suppliers and customers, and improve customer service. Becoming ISO certified can provide the benefit of reaching their full potential in a competitive business landscape.
Mireaux provides consulting on ISO transportation standards to facilitate processes, training, and quality assurance. Distribution companies can benefit from any of the following management systems certifications including:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 27001:2013 – Information security management for protection of company data and systems
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
- C-TPAT partner status, when crossing borders
Our approach for helping distribution & transportation companies achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to understand their boundaries, operating regions, and workforce. Already regulated by DOT, transportation companies need to improve by streamlining their processes and ensuring they are value added. ISO can help with that when implemented correctly.
Whether in Basic Chemicals, Life Sciences, Specialty Chemicals, or Consumer Products, companies in the Chemical industry understand the need for systems and tools to ensure quality and to comply with safety and environmental requirements while managing complex processes.
Management systems built upon international standards help drive these chemical companies toward organizational excellence, and enable them to adapt to global trends.
Chemical organizations can benefit from any of the following quality management systems certifications including:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 27001:2013 – Information security management for protection of company data and systems
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management to demonstrate environmental policy leadership
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
Our approach for helping clients implement ISO standards is to help them achieve certification while implementing state of the art management systems. The chemical industry strives to establish processes that can remove error and maximize quality and productivity.
Companies engaged in Diving and Marine services know the benefits of adopting international standards to improve business processes, as well as safety and environmental processes, throughout the organization.
In diving, having enhanced inspection, construction, personnel transport, and execution activities, these organizations recognize the value and importance of higher quality, increased safety, and improved environmental management programs.
Contract Manufacturing firms, whether local or multi-national, can benefit from any of the following management systems certifications, including:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for reliable, consistent products and greater efficiency
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management to demonstrate environmental policy leadership
- ISO 27001:2013 – Information Security management for protection of company data and systems
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety management to implement best practices for occupational health and safety
Our approach for helping clients achieve certification while implementing effective management systems is to apply the standard thoroughly and adapt business processes appropriately, without making compromises. Contract Manufacturers are faced with a wide range of challenges daily, and maintaining the highest level of quality in their operational processes is a must – we prepare these organizations to get there from the top down.
When implemented correctly, organizations stand to benefit greatly by adhering to the ISO 9001 requirements as well as its principles. Here are some of the most relevant benefits that can be gained from proper ISO 9001 implementation:
- Provides confidence to customers that the products and services delivered have an additional level of quality and scrutiny
- Helps create more efficient and consistent processes
- Increases productivity by promoting best practices and minimizing wasted effort or rework
- Increases customer satisfaction through analysis and awareness
- Empowers employees
- Creates a framework for future continual improvement
The standard as written can be applied to any type of industry or sector. If you were previously certified to the 2004 version and would like to update your Environmental Management System to the 2015 version, please Contact Us.
ISO, however, has a range of standards for Quality Management Systems that are based on ISO 9001 and adapted to specific sectors and industries. These include:
- AS 9100 – Aerospace
- TS 16949 – Automotive
- ISO 13485 – Medical devices
- ISO/IEC 90003 – Software engineering
- ISO 17582 – Electoral organizations at all levels of government
- ISO 18091 – Local government
ISO 9001 is part of ISO 9000, a family of standards that include:
- ISO 9001:2015: Quality management systems – Requirements
- ISO 9000:2015: Quality management systems – Fundamentals and vocabulary (definitions)
- ISO 9004:2009: Quality management systems – Managing for the sustained success of an organization (continuous improvement)
- ISO 19011:2011: Guidelines for auditing management systems
From this family of standards, organizations can only certify to the ISO 9001 standard. Currently in its 2015 revision, the ISO 9001 standard has been revised multiple times since its inception in 1987. Here is a brief history of ISO 9001:
Since 2001, Mireaux has helped numerous organizations achieve ISO 9001 certification. By using its proven ISO 9001 consulting approach, the Mireaux team has the knowledge and expertise to help organizations of all shape and sizes achieve this certification.
Additionally, Mireaux itself has been ISO 9001 certified since 2012 and therefore conforms to the very same requirements that it coaches its Clients to achieve.
It goes without saying that ISO 9001 is the benchmark for a Quality Management System and therefore, any organization in any industry can benefit from implementing its requirements. From manufacturing to health care, from communications to education; any organization who provides products, services, or both, can greatly benefit from this standard when implemented correctly.
The following documented information is typically requested during any ISO 9001 Audit, whether an Internal Audit, Gap Analysis, or similar audit:
- Quality Policy
- Quality Objectives
- Risk Assessment approach
- Internal Audit report/evidence
- Management Review outputs
- Information required to be retained (Records)
- Etc.
Depending on the Audit Type as well as the organization’s product or services, audits based on the ISO 9001 standard, focus on the following areas:
- Top Management
- Quality Assurance
- Document Control
- Contract Review/Sales
- Operations
- Engineering
- Purchasing
- HR and Training
Whether you are conducting an Internal Audit, Gap Analysis, or another Audit Type, an audit against the ISO 9001 standard can certainly be combined with other standards to become an Integrated Audit. Since ISO introduced the Common Framework and the High Level Structure, Integrated Audits are easier to perform.
Key benefits organizations gain from proper ISO 14001 implementation can be summarized as improved environmental performance through:
- More efficient use of resources
- Reduction in environmental impact
- Reduction in waste and waste management
- Reduction in risk of legal or regulatory penalties
- Improved corporate image among regulators, customers, and the public
- Enhanced trust from stakeholders
As in all ISO standards, the ISO 14001 belongs to a family of standards that provides practical tools for organizations of all kinds looking to manage their environmental responsibilities. The only standard that you can certify to -within this family- is the ISO 14001 standard, which was updated in 2015. Prior to this, the standard’s last version was issued in 2004.
If your organization is seeking a new ISO 14001 certification, the version that you should use is the 2015 version. If you are currently certified to the 2004 version and need to transition to the 2015 version, please contact us. In addition to ISO 14001:2015 consulting, we also provide training, managed services, and Web QMS software.
With the advent of the “Common Framework” embedded in all ISO standards, implementation of multiple ISO standards can be done easier and more cohesively. Organizations already certified to ISO 9001, ISO 45001, or other management systems need not develop a separate management system for ISO 14001. Rather, these organizations should enhance their existing management systems, building upon a good infrastructure, and strengthen it based on the changed or new requirements.
The following documented information is typically requested during any ISO 14001 Audit, whether an Internal Audit, Gap Analysis, or similar audit:
- Environmental Manual
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Objectives
- Aspects/Impacts of the organization
- Internal Audit report/evidence
- Management Review outputs
- Information required to be retained (Records)
- Etc.
Depending on the Audit Type as well as the organization’s processes, audits based on the ISO 14001 standard, focus on these areas:
- Top Management
- EHS or HSE Department
- Document Control
- Operations
- HR and Training
Whether it is an Internal Audit, or Gap Analysis; an Audit of the ISO 14001 standard can definitely be combined with other standards in order to become an Integrated Audit. Integrated Audits are easier to perform since ISO introduced the Common Framework and the High Level Structure.
- Increases employee safety consciousness and morale
- Reduces accidents, claims, and lost work days
- Increases preparation for regulatory checks
- Reduces risk of citations and penalties
- Cuts healthcare costs through long-term prevention
- Potentially reduces insurance costs
- Improves corporate image among regulators, customers and the public
The new ISO 45001 standard was released on March 12, 2018. This standard replaces the former OHSAS 18001 standard.
Organizations already certified to OHSAS 18001 will have three years from March 2018 to comply with the new ISO 45001 standard, although certification of conformity to ISO 45001 is not a requirement of the standard. Count on Mireaux for expertise and guidance through ISO 45001 consulting, training, audits, managed services and Web QMS management system software.
The ISO 45001 standard follows the same management system approach as other ISO standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 9001, which includes the High Level Structure and the common framework that helps with management system integration.
Based on this, ISO 45001 is indeed designed to integrate with other ISO management system standards, ensuring a high level of compatibility among them. Businesses who have implemented the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards’ requirements correctly, should see an easier path for integration with ISO 45001 requirements.
When implemented correctly, organizations stand to benefit greatly by adhering to ISO 27001 requirements and principles. Here are some of the most relevant benefits that can be gained from proper ISO 27001 implementation:
- Significantly increases information security awareness throughout the organization
- Helps establish proven information security controls
- Increases employee, supplier, and customer confidence
- Ensures information assets and risks are controlled
- Improves reputation through elimination or reduction of information security incidents or events
- Creates a framework for future continual improvement
The current version of ISO 27001 is 2013. The previous version was 2005. ISO 27001 was actually one of the first standards to migrate to the Common Framework. All certifications are currently issued to the 2013 version.
Although it is easy to associate information security with data processing centers, the standard can be applied to any type of industry or sector. In fact when applied correctly, the standard itself and the controls can greatly help companies shield themselves against internal or external information security threats.
Depending on the products or services your organization offers, controls from the Annex A such as E-Commerce, may not be applicable to your company and can therefore be excluded with due justification.
Since 2004, Mireaux has been involved with the ISO 27001 standard, and has seen it evolve through the 2005 and 2013 versions. Furthermore, Mireaux has been certified to this standard since 2014, and has, as a result become an authority on it, by living the standard, and being audited year after year.
So if you are serious about implementing the ISO 27001 standard, look no further than Mireaux to help your organization achieve its certification goals. We offer expert ISO 27001 consulting and other services designed to ensure your success.
The following documented information is typically requested during any ISO 27001 Audit, whether an internal audit, or gap analysis:
- Information Security Policy
- Information Security Objectives
- Statement of Applicability (SOA)
- Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment
- Asset Register
- Internal Audit report/evidence
- Management Review outputs
- Information required to be retained (Records)
- Etc.
Depending on the Audit Type as well as the organization’s processes and scope of the Information Security Management System, audits to the ISO 27001 standard, typically focus on the following areas:
- Top Management
- Information Technology
- Information Security
- Facilities/Building Security
- Document Control
- Operations
- HR and Training
- Server room or datacenter
An audit of the ISO 27001 standard can definitely be combined with other standards to become an Integrated Audit. Integrated Audits are easier to perform since the advent of the Common Framework and the High Level Structure that all ISO standards now follow.
The following documented information may be requested during any ISO 80079 audit, whether is an Internal Audit, Gap Analysis, or similar audit.
- Quality Manual
- Quality Policy
- Quality Objectives
- Explosive Supplier records
- Preventive Maintenance and Calibration records
- Internal Audit report/evidence
- Management Review inputs and outputs
- Competence and Training records
- Etc.
Typical audit of the ISO 80079 standard, focus on the following areas:
- Quality Assurance
- Document Control
- Contract Review/Sales
- Operations
- Engineering
- Purchasing/Logistics
- HR and Training
Mireaux Auditors can help conduct an integrated audit of ISO 9001 and ISO 80079, with minor modifications to the audit time.