Achieving tier 1 level quality manufacturing standards opens direct access to automotive OEM market
BRADFORD, UK (January 11, 2022) – VPG Onboard Weighing, a brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc., today announced that its Bradford, UK facility has attained the IATF16949:2016 registration for automotive quality management systems through the British Standards Institution. The registration has strengthened the existing ISO9001:2015 quality management system to meet automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) needs.
The registration is part of VPG Onboard Weighing’s strategy to continuously improve existing aftermarket product quality while addressing the stringent OEM market needs. Our OEM partners are now able to incorporate VPG Onboard Weighing product directly into their vehicle production with confidence and without the need for lengthy and costly qualification auditing.
“The market for commercial vehicles is rapidly expanding globally, and our technologies bring many benefits to achieve the safety, efficiency and environmental objectives that are driving automotive industry developments. In addition, the recently adopted EU Legislation regarding vehicle weight regulations and enforcement is leading fleet operators to adopt aftermarket or OEM solutions to comply with these regulations,” said Jon Jackson, Managing Director.
VPG Onboard Weighing’s overload protection systems use unique solid-state sensor technology that support the majority of our customers needs. Due to the flexibility of these sensors and VPG Systems UK Ltd research capabilities new applications in electric and autonomous vehicles are enabled. Current systems support vans to trucks without limitation to weight or the number of axles. These systems, which provide accuracy to legal-for-trade classified levels throughout the payload, have been upgraded to support wireless operations with mobile devices and extensive telematics support. New product versions with further improvements are scheduled for release in 2022.
“As an OEM supplier we are always looking to expand our customer base with those who want to bring added value to their vehicles by incorporating one of our proven systems,” said Richard Collins, Sales and Marketing Director.
About VPG Onboard Weighing
VPG Onboard Weighing is a brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. and is a recognized leader in the design, manufacturing and sales of on-board weighing systems for vans, light commercial vehicles, heavy trucks, bucket loaders, and aircraft. It is one of the largest global manufacturers of onboard weighing systems with direct sales offices in 10 countries across North America, Europe and Asia and an extensive dealer network - providing sales, service and installation. R&D is located in the UK and in the USA, and is staffed by electronic and software developers, and mechanical CAD designers. VPG Onboard Weighing continues to innovate and develop new products to satisfy the ever-evolving needs of its valued customers. https://vpgonboard.com
About VPG
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. is an internationally recognized designer, manufacturer and marketer of: components based on its resistive foil technology; sensors; and sensor-based measurement systems specializing in the growing markets of stress, force, weight, pressure, and current measurements. VPG is a market leader of foil technology products, providing ongoing technology innovations in precision foil resistors and foil strain gages, which are the foundation of the company’s force sensors products and its weighing and control systems. The product portfolio consists of a variety of well-established brand names recognized for precision and quality in the marketplace. To learn more, visit VPG at https://vpgsensors.com/.