Lotarn is committed to delivering products that consistently meet or exceed customer, regulatory and industry requirements. Our quality management system is integrated into every process — from quotation and planning through to final inspection and dispatch.
We operate a zero-defect philosophy. Every non-conformance is investigated through root cause analysis, and corrective actions are systematically implemented and verified. Our quality metrics are reviewed monthly by senior management and shared transparently with customers on request.
Every manufacturing process is governed by controlled work instructions, approved process plans and in-process verification checkpoints. SPC monitoring on critical characteristics.
Full material traceability from mill certificate to finished part. Bar-coded job tracking through our ERP system (Javelin). Batch and serial number management to customer requirements.
First Article Inspection to AS9102 format. Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation packages prepared to Level 3–5 as required. All records archived for 20+ years.
Approved supplier list with annual audit programme. All raw material and special process suppliers assessed against AS9100 flow-down requirements. Risk-based supplier monitoring.
Formal NCR process with mandatory root cause analysis (8D methodology). Corrective and preventive actions tracked to closure. Trend analysis reported monthly.
Structured CI programme using Lean and Six Sigma tools. Annual improvement targets agreed with each customer. Employee suggestions scheme generating 40+ ideas per year.
The following documents are available for download. For copies of our certificates or audit reports, please contact our Quality Manager.
Current revision — signed by Managing Director
Issued by BSI. Valid to March 2027
Issued by PRI. Valid to September 2026
ISO 14001 aligned environmental management statement
Our Quality Manager is available for direct conversations about audit results, process capability and specific customer requirements.
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