IRIS Certification® for Subsidiaries of voestalpine Railway Systems GmbH
voestalpine Signaling Austria GmbH and voestalpine Signaling Sainerholz GmbH, both subsidiaries of voestalpine Railway Systems GmbH, have been successfully certified to the international industry standard IRIS Certification®.
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This confirms that the quality management system meets the internationally recognised requirements of the railway industry.
Management of voestalpine Signaling Austria GmbH and voestalpine Signaling Sainerholz GmbH, said:
We are proud to announce our successful IRIS Certification® in accordance with ISO 22163:2023. It confirms compliance with international, specific requirements for a quality management system for application in the railway sector.
What is IRIS Certification®?
IRIS Certification® is an internationally recognised certification system for the railway industry and was developed by the European industry association UNIFE. The certification system comprises a certification process, an assessment methodology, an audit tool and defined requirements in accordance with ISO 22163:2023. The international standard combines the fundamental principles of ISO 9001 with specific requirements for the railway sector.
These include, amongst others:
.Project management in the railway sector.
.Reliability and availability of systems.
.Life cycle and cost management.
.Obsolescence management.
The certification covers the entire value chain – from development and procurement through to production and maintenance. The aim is to continuously improve and safeguard efficient and sustainable railway systems worldwide.
Why is IRIS Certification® so important?
The significance of IRIS Certification® goes beyond a mere quality award. It creates tangible added value for customers, partners and the entire market.
Compliance with global standards
IRIS Certification® in accordance with ISO 22163:2023 confirms compliance with the specific requirements for a quality management system in the railway sector.
Holistic value creation
Consistent quality and transparency throughout the entire value chain strengthen long-term partnerships.
Long-term reliability
Products are designed for a long service life and feature systematic obsolescence and spare parts management.
Cost and risk minimisation
Integrated project management minimises quality issues and reduces lifecycle costs.
Optimised processes
Reduced effort in additional supplier audits by major system integrators accelerates project workflows.
Continuous improvement
Performance assessments drive the ongoing optimisation of the quality management system and customer focus.
A successful IRIS Certification® is a significant milestone – not only for the companies themselves, but also for the further development of uniform quality standards in the global rail sector.
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