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June 2010
Stephen Smith receives ASQ-Certified Quality Auditor
11 June 2010 (Houston) – Rothe is pleased to announce Stephen
"Curtis" Smith has completed the requirements to
be named an ASQ-Certified Quality Auditor. As such, Stephen
Smith has reached a significant level of professional recognition,
indicating a proficiency in and a comprehension quality auditing
tools and techniques. Individuals who earn this certification
are allowed to use "ASQ CQA" on their business cards and professional
correspondence.
"We are proud to have Stephen on the Rothe team as a key component in our quest for high quality
manufacturing and equally proud in his dedication to the quality profession." says Greg Soape,
General Manager, Rothe Enterprises, Inc. Manufacturing Division.
CQA's apply a variety of auditing techniques in examining and evaluating products, processes,
and quality systems against specific standards. CQAs also plan, develop, communicate, and
execute an audit within a defined scope, applying management skills to teams and projects,
use appropriate tools and methodologies to verify, document, and communicate audit results, and
evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions.
"This [certification] is a great accomplishment and, although not a formal registration or licensure,
it represents a high level of peer recognition," explains Mike Nichols, President, American Society
for Quality.
Since 1968, when the first ASQ certification examination was
given, more than 163,000 individuals have taken the path to
reaching their goal of becoming ASQ-Certified in their field
or profession, including many of who have attained more than
one designation. ASQ, www.asq.org,
has been the world's leading authority on quality for more
than 60 years.
With more than 85,000 individual and organizational members, the professional association advances
learning, quality improvement and knowledge exchange to improve business results and to create better
workplaces and communities worldwide.
As champion of the quality movement, ASQ offers technologies, concepts, tools and training to quality
professionals, quality practitioners and everyday consumers. ASQ has been the sole administrator of
the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award since 1991. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis.,
ASQ is a founding sponsor of the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).
Read
ASQ release (PDF)
March 2010
Rothe Enterprises, Inc. Hires New Technician
March 2010 (Houston) – The Houston Calibration laboratory is proud to
announce the addition of another highly qualified staff member. Jim
Chamberlain has accepted the position and brings with him 27 years of
experience in the calibration field, including 24 years of active duty
in the United States Air Force. His expertise will certainly enhance
our current organization and will aid us in future growth and opportunity.
Rothe Enterprises, Inc. Metrology Services
Division in Houston, Texas Announces ISO/IEC 17025:2005 &
ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 Accreditation
12 March 2010 (Houston) – Rothe Enterprises, Inc. has passed a rigorous audit by ANSI/ASQ
National Accreditation Board/ACLASS of Alexandria, VA, accrediting its Metrology Division’s
laboratory to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 & ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994.
Since 1976 the Rothe corporate office in San Antonio has maintained
an in-house calibration facility to support various government
and commercial contracts. From 1998 to 2005, the Rothe
Houston Metrology Division has operated the Precision
Calibration Laboratory on Johnson Space Center and, since
2005 the laboratory has operated as a commercial laboratory,
specializing in precision calibration and repair of a wide
variety of test equipment for Government and industry.
Both Rothe laboratories in San Antonio and Houston now have
the same quality system accreditations. Rothe applauds this
significant technical achievement by its Vice President of
Calibration Services, Mr. Steve Parnell, the Houston Laboratory
Manager, Mr. Mike Johnson, and his team of dedicated and talented
technicians.
View
Certificate (PDF).
View
Scope of Accreditation (PDF).
December 2009
Lockheed
Martin Audit Fully Approves Rothe for AS9100, Q4M, and ANSI
Z540
02 December 2009 (Houston) – Rothe Enterprises, Inc. announced
that its Manufacturing Division successfully completed its
quality management system audit by Lockheed Martin Space Systems
today. The purpose of the audit was to determine our suitability
as a supplier for Lockheed Martin programs as an AS9100 supplier.
Rothe is currently manufacturing components and assemblies
for the Orion project.
The audit, that started on November 30th, reviewed the division's entire quality system to the SAE AS9100B
standard, Lockheed Martins Q4M requirements (which allows Rothe to qualify subcontractors for Lockheed Martin
work), and ANSI Z540 Part II (for the division's calibration system). In addition to Lockheed Martin, their
customer for the Orion project (NASA's Johnson Space Center) quality group accompanied Lockheed Martin.
The audit revealed no findings and qualified Rothe as fully approved for AS9100, Q4M, and ANSI Z540-1 Part II.
With the qualification for the Q4M process, REI's Manufacturing Division is approved to select, qualify,
and use their own internal suppliers for special processes. The auditor's were impressed with the level of detail
and thoroughness that the division undergoes in their supplier development program. This approval is significant,
as it will allow the division to shorten lead times and better control the quality of the final product provided
by the Manufacturing Division.
The management team for the division thanks all the employees for their hard work they put forth everyday and in achieving this status of approval from such a significant customer.
View
Letter of Approval.
November 2009
REI’s Manufacturing Division Expanding Soft
Goods and Aerospace Sewing Service
09 November 2009 (Houston) – The Manufacturing Division at
Rothe Enterprises, Inc. recently announced its expansion of their soft goods service to the Department
of Defense, the aircraft industry, and all other commercial and aerospace manufacturers. Rothe has over
sixteen years of aerospace and soft goods manufacturing experience in direct support of NASA, Lockheed Martin,
the military and commercial aerospace industry.
The Rothe Depot is certified by NASA as an authorized Depot/Manufacturing Facility for Orbital Replacement
Units (ORUs) and/or Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs). The REI Facility and ORU certifications are documented
in Annex 7 to SSP-50276, Revision A, Depot/manufacturing Facility Certification Plan under the International
Space Station Program, dated 31 May 2005. Accreditations and Certifications are controlled by the Vehicle
Control Board (VCB) in accordance with the ISS Configuration Management Handbook, SSP 50123-01.
The REI facility was ISO 9001:2000 SAE AS 9100:2004 certified by ABS Quality Evaluations on 13 July 2009.
Learn more about
REI Soft Goods and Aerospace Sewing Manufacturing.
July 2009
REI’s Manufacturing Division is ISO 9001:2000 SAE AS 9100B:2004 certified
13 July 2009 (Houston) – The Manufacturing Division at Rothe Enterprises, Inc. recently demonstrated its commitment to quality and continuous improvement by achieving certification to AS9100, which has been adopted as the quality standard for the Aerospace Industry. The Division received an audit score of 98.6 on the recent certification audit of the Division’s management system and processes. Rothe Enterprises, Inc. Manufacturing Division is now officially certified to AS9100 and ISO 9001:2000.
The AS9100 standard was established by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) for the purpose of achieving significant industry improvements in quality and safety, and reductions in cost throughout the value stream.
REI Manufacturing Division strengthened its existing commitment to quality by achieving AS 9100. This certification standard takes ISO 9001:2000 and adds the additional requirements that are paramount for ensuring quality components for the aerospace industry. In achieving AS 9100, REI Manufacturing Division’s commitment to the international aerospace industry ensures that they will have consistently superior components when they are building their products – assuring quality and safety.
The registration was granted by ABS Quality Evaluations, an ANAB Accredited Recognized organization. Greg Soape, QHSSE Manager at REI said, “We chose ABS as our registration partner because they are well known to provide high quality assessments and registration services, while helping us stay focused on achieving value from our quality systems.”
The increased requirements of AS9100, which builds on ISO 9001:2000 elements, will benefit both REI Manufacturing Division's defense and non-defense customers since the standard focuses on critical areas important to all industries such as supply chain management and process control.
Rothe Enterprises, Inc. Manufacturing Division has focused on improving all processes for quality and efficiency gains, and the AS9100 push has been instrumental in making those efforts successful. AS9100 certification demonstrates this commitment throughout the entire organization. These certifications continue REI Manufacturing Division’s commitment to providing the most consistent and highest quality products and services, while continually improving all of its business functions ensuring quality management extends throughout its business practices. This means from your first contact throughout your interaction with REI Manufacturing Division, you can be assured of the highest customer satisfaction.
As the defense industry continues to push higher levels of production requirements down the supply chain, REI Manufacturing Division is now well-positioned to benefit from those opportunities from several prime defense contractors. The AS9100 implementation along with continual improvement is helping Rothe Enterprises, Inc. Manufacturing Division to becoming a leading supplier to the defense and other industries.
Rothe Enterprises, Inc. Manufacturing Division Industries is a leading manufacturing services company serving the aerospace, petroleum and oil, petrochemical, defense, and energy industries. The company provides precision machining and assembly services of metals and engineered plastics, as well as fabrication and manufacturing soft goods to the world's elite companies and is now AS9100 and ISO 9001:2000 certified.
View certificate.
June 2009
Rothe Announces Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Registrations
1 June 2009 (San Antonio, TX) Rothe is pleased to announce that we received our registration with the U.S. State Department under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Maintaining these two important registrations with the U.S. State Department gives us a valuable qualification to do certain types of manufacturing work for the Government.
May 2009
Rothe Announces Recent ISO/IEC 17025:2005
& ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 Accreditation
1 May 2009 (San Antonio, TX) Rothe Development, Inc. (RDI)
is pleased to announce that its Precision
Calibration facilty's Laboratory Quality Management System
has recently been ISO/IEC 17025:2005 & ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994
accredited by the ANSI/ASQ National Accreditation Board/ACLASS.
Since 1976 the Rothe corporate office has maintained an in-house calibration
facility to support various government and commercial contracts. This facility
specializes in precision calibration and repair of a wide variety of test equipment.
View
Certificate (PDF)
View
Certification Summary in Attached Flyer
April 2009
Rothe Expands To Include Quality Training,
Consulting & Auditing Division
20 April 2009 (Houston, TX) Rothe Enterprises, Inc. (REI)
is pleased to announce that it has added a new division, Quality
Training, Consulting and Auditing. This new Rothe division
consists of quality staff who provide the following services:
- On-site
training on ISO 9000 or AS9100 implementation
and employee compliance requirements.
- Consulting
on audit preparation and deficiency correction.
- A wide variety of audit
services, including supplier audits.
Benefits can be gained through ISO 9000 & AS9100 systems implementation.
These benefits include:
Rothe Enterprises, Inc. Offers A Wide Range
Of Manufacturing Capabilities
17 April 2009 (Houston, TX) Rothe Enterprises, Inc. (REI) has
greatly expanded its manufacturing service offering. REI
capabilities now service the following industries:
- Petroleum
- Petrochemical
- Aerospace
- Electronics
- Military/Department of Defense
- Biotechnology
- Computer
Rothe capabilities are many and include:
The CNC
and Manual Manufacturing Equipment List has recently been
updated and features the DMGC-125U Deckel Universal Milling
Center with full 5-axis machining and the HAAS EC-1600 Horizontal
Mill which is pre-wired for 5-axis capability.
Rothe Manufacturing facilties are located in an 18,000 SF facility
about two miles from Johnson Space Center. The facility offers
a wide range of manufacturing, machining, welding and soft goods/fabrics
design and fabrication.
May 2008
Gregory Lee Soape receives ASQ-Certified Manager
of Quality/ Organizational Excellence
12 May 2008 (Houston, TX) Rothe is pleased to announce Gregory
Lee Soape has completed the requirements to be named an ASQ-Certified
Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence. As such, Gregory
Lee Soape has reached a significant level of professional recognition,
indicating a proficiency in and a comprehension of quality management
principles and practices. Individuals who earn this certification
are allowed to use “ASQ-CMQ/OE” on their business cards and
professional correspondence.
"We are proud to have Greg on the Rothe team as a key component
in our quest for high quality manufacturing." says Rick Rothe,
VP of NASA Operations and Commercial Manufacturing, Calibration
and Engineering Services.
A CMQ/OE is a professional who leads and champions process improvements
initiatives in organizations that range from small businesses
to multinational corporations in a variety of service and industrial
sectors. A CMQ/OE facilitates and leads teams, establishes and
monitor customer-supplier relations, supports strategic planning
and deployment, and helps develop measurement systems to assess
the organization.
A CMQ/OE is also able to motivate and evaluate staff, manage
projects, analyze financial information, identify and evaluate
risk, and use knowledge management tools and techniques.
"This [certification] is a great accomplishment and, although
not a formal registration or licensure, it represents a high
level of peer recognition," explains Mike Nichols, President,
American Society for Quality.
The American Society
for Quality has more than 100,000 individual and organizational
members. Headquarted in Milwaukee, Wis., the 60-year-old organization
is a founding partner of the American Customer Satisfaction
Index (ACSI), a prominent quarterly economic indicator.
Read
ASQ release (PDF)
Rothe Enterprises Manufacturing Division in
Houston, Texas Implements "Web View" Capability, Giving Customers
Instant Web Access to the Status of Their Orders
This unique software product, produced by our ERP company "Shoptech",
is currently under test with one of our customers. After a 30
day test period, we will provide it to all our customers as
a complimentary service.
Rothe Enterprises Manufacturing Division in
Houston, Texas Acquires State-Of-The-Art Portable Coordinate
Measuring Machine (CMM) For Its Quality Control Department
The Platinum 6ft. FaroArm is capable of measuring to an accuracy
of + .0008 inches within very short setup periods. This will
greatly enhance our quality control throughput.
March 2008
Rothe Enterprises Manufacturing Division In
Houston, Texas Diversifies Machine Shop
Rothe Enterprises Manufacturing Division in Houston
is diversifying its machine shop with new Haas Horizontal Machining
Center (EC-1600), Large CNC Lathe (SL-40), and Small CNC Lathe
(SL-20).
December 2007
Rothe Development, Inc. and Joint Venture Partner
X-Technologies (DBA RX Joint Venture) Receive Pre-Award Notice
To Participate On The Alliant SB Contract Issued By The General
Service Agency (GSA) For Information Technology Support
18 December 2007 (Houston, TX) Alliant Small Business has an
estimated value of $15 billion over 10 years. The Alliant SB
contract offers management and technical support services. It
lets U.S government agencies buy complex information technology
products under a pre-competed multiple-award, indefinite-delivery,
indefinite-quantity contract.
GSA received 142 proposals from interested companies and awarded
contracts to 62 of them that they considered as being the most
highly qualified offerors. These 62 successful bidders are now
eligible to bid on individual task orders which will be issued
under the Alliant contract over the next 10 years.
The RX Joint Venture web site is www.RXJV-Alliant.com.
Gregory Lee Soape Receives ASQ-Certified Quality
Auditor Recognition
1 December 2007 (Houston, TX) Rothe is pleased to announce Gregory
Lee Soape has completed the requirements set by The Certification
Board of the American Society for Quality and is now an ASQ-Certified
Quality Auditor (ASQ CQA).
In order to sit for a CQA exam, an individual must have eight
years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of
the Certified Quality Auditor Body of Knowledge.
"This [certification] is a great accomplishment and, although
not a formal registration or licensure, it represents a high
level of peer recognition," explains Mike Nichols, President,
American Society for Quality.
Successful candidates for this certification are expected to
be able to apply a variety of auditing techniques in examining,
comparing, and evaluating products, processes and quality systems
to specific standards. Candidates must also be able to plan,
develop, communicate, and execute an audit within a defined
scope.
The American Society
for Quality has more than 100,000 individual and organizational
members. Headquarted in Milwaukee, Wis., the 60-year-old organization
is a founding partner of the American Customer Satisfaction
Index (ACSI), a prominent quarterly economic indicator.
Read
ASQ release (PDF)
All Four Technicians from the RDI Precision
Calibration Laboratory in San Antonio Pass Rigorous Technical
Examinations to Achieve American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified
Calibration Technician (CCT) Status
1 December 2007 (Houston, TX) The American Society for Quality
announced that Will R. Wright, Carlos J. Vargas, Daniel P. Griffith,
and Peter J. Stemmermann successfully achieved their certifications
as calibration technicians. In order to sit for a CCT exam,
a candidate must have at least five years of training and on-the-job
experience in one or more areas of the body of knowledge.
A Certified Calibration Technician (CCT), is a professional
who understands the principles and applications of metrology,
calibration, and measurement systems. In addition, a successful
candidate must understand the principles of uncertainty as well
as basic quality systems and the application of quality tools
and standards in a calibration environment.
Rothe Development, Inc. is proud of their achievements and this
additional level of quality of the Calibration Laboratory.
August/September 2007
Rothe Houston Now Accepting Credit Card Payments
Rothe Houston is pleased to announce to its customers that the
firm now has the ability to accept credit card payments. "We
understand that many companies enjoy the ease of use that comes
with credit card payments, and Rothe is committed to modeling
its service offering around our customers," says Trey Hall,
PE, Chief Operating Officer, Houston Division. Rothe Houston
can accept all major credit cards including VISA, MasterCard,
American Express and Discover both in person (at the 920 Gemini
St. location) and over the phone as well.
June 2007
Mike Johnson Receives ASQ-Certified CalibrationTechnician
Recognition
13 June 2007 (Houston, TX) Rothe is pleased to announce that
Mike Johnson has completed the requirements set by The Certification
Board of the American Society for Quality and is now an ASQ-Certified
Calibration Technician (ASQ-CCT).
In order to sit for a CCT exam, a candidate must have at least
five years of training and on-the-job experience in one or more
areas of the body of knowledge. "This [certification] is a great
accomplishment and, although not a formal registration or licensure,
bestows a high level of peer recognition as well," adds Ronald
D. Atkinson, President, American Society for Quality.
A Certified Calibration Technician (CCT), is a professional
who understands the priciples and applications of metrology,
calibration, and measurement systems. In addition, a successful
candidate must understand the principles of uncertainty as well
as basic quality systems and the application of quality tools
and standards in a calibration environment.
The American Society
for Quality has more than 100,000 individual and organizational
members. Headquarted in Milwaukee, Wis., the 60-year-old organization
is a founding partner of the American Customer Satisfaction
Index (ACSI), a prominent quarterly economic indicator.
Read
ASQ release (PDF)
Jason S. Knutson Receives ASQ-Certified Calibration
Technician Recognition
13 June 2007 (Houston, TX) Rothe is pleased to announce that
Jason S. Knutson has completed the requirements set by The Certification
Board of the American Society for Quality and is now an ASQ-Certified
Calibration Technician (ASQ-CCT).
In order to sit for a CCT exam, a candidate must have at least
five years of training and on-the-job experience in one or more
areas of the body of knowledge. "This [certification] is a great
accomplishment and, although not a formal registration or licensure,
bestows a high level of peer recognition as well," adds Ronald
D. Atkinson, President, American Society for Quality.
A Certified Calibration Technician (CCT), is a professional
who understands the priciples and applications of metrology,
calibration, and measurement systems. In addition, a successful
candidate must understand the principles of uncertainty as well
as basic quality systems and the application of quality tools
and standards in a calibration environment.
The American Society
for Quality has more than 100,000 individual and organizational
members. Headquarted in Milwaukee, Wis., the 60-year-old organization
is a founding partner of the American Customer Satisfaction
Index (ACSI), a prominent quarterly economic indicator.
Read
ASQ release (PDF)
REI Manufacturing Division Hires New Quality
Manager
4 June 2007 (Houston, TX) Rothe Enterprises, Inc. announced
today the hiring of Greg Soape as Quality Manager. Soape, formerly
of Well Dynamics, joins the Rothe team on 11 June 2007.
Soape brings Rothe extensive Quality and Safety knowledge, especially
in the realm of the ASTM, API, OSHA, and ISO standards, as well
as inspection, statistical process control, manufacturing and
production analysis, and QMS certification requirements. He
is a senior member of the American Society of Quality, and is
the Education Committee Chairman on the Executive Leadership
Team for the Houston area.
As a driven, success-oriented individual, Soape will help Rothe
Enterprises raise the bar of performance. In short, he will
help us make our customers even more successful than they already
are, and help grow our provider network, while improving their
performance.
Soape will also be instrumental in our ongoing goal of achieving
SAE AS9100 compliance and certification, which we plan to accomplish
in fall 2007.
2006
The Rothe Companies Launch Consolidated Website
The Rothe Companies (Rothe Development, Inc., Rothe Enterprises
Inc., Rothe VTran Services, LLC, and Rothe Joint Venture, LP)
have joined forces to establish one primary website to easily
show our clients and prospects the full breadth of our core
capabilities, full service line and years of experience.
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