QUALITY MANAGEMENT

 At Cornerstone Valve, quality is realized at every level of the organization utilizing a process approach platform. Each component within a Cornerstone valve assembly has a certificate (C of C, or CMTR) for verification. Each valve, along with it's components, can be tracked to its source with historical records maintained for a 10-year minimum.

We work to ensure that both, the material and packaging inspection requirements on all government contracts is completed prior to reaching our military personnel. We are committed to providing the highest quality products to the brave American war-fighters. Quality is a cornerstone of our company and a part of our basic philosophy of Quality, Integrity and Performance first and above all else. For over 30 years, we have always aimed for the highest standards in the industry. It is said “when you’re out of quality you’re out of business”, which can be very true in the government market.  We are committed to meeting the government’s stringent quality standards. Our quality management system meets the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for an organization’s quality system and certified in accordance to ISO standard 9001:2015.  Our Quality Department is experienced and well trained in all types of mechanical inspections. Our Quality personnel work side by side with the on-site DCMA Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to facilitate the inspection and movement of material. inspection and delivery on parts is efficiently processed through the Quality Department in part because the government source inspection is able to be performed on the material and the military preservation and packaging requirements simultaneously at our facility.

ISO 9001 Certifications Committed to maintaining a quality management system that provides for: 

1. Quality Assurance 
2. Quality Control 
3. Continual Improvement 
4. Emphasizing Defect Prevention 
5. Compliance To Customer Requirements 
6. Promoting Employee Awareness To Achieve Customer Satisfaction 
7. Monitor and measurement of processes: 

• Internal and External Audits 
• Management Reviews 
• Customer Surveys 
• Corrective/ Preventative Action Program