Section Sponsors

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Section Sponsors

• The following companies are participating in our
  annual advertising and sponsorship package.
• Please consider them first when you have a
  need.

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Practical Perspectives

• Practical Perspectives
• Robert Freeman is a recognized authority in the
  field of quality and environmental management
  systems centered on ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and
  transitional management.
• He has successfully assisted dozens of
  organizations with their implementation and
  registration efforts.
• He has transitioned many from entrepreneurial and
  dysfunctional states of existence into structured
  and thriving organizations, while others with
  existing and organized structures, he has brought
  to greater operating effectiveness.
• Email rfree_at_perspicuous.com
• rfree_at_an-answer.com
• Web http//www.perspicuous.com
• http//www.an-answer.com

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Mettler

• METTLER TOLEDO specializes in the area of
  precision instruments for professional use. In
  addition to a wide product array, we offer the
  most comprehensive range of services in our
  industry on a global level.

Areas of Expertise Lab / Industrial Weighing,
Analytical Instruments, Product Inspection,
Pipettes Tips, Process Analytics, Transport
Logistics
Contacts Scott McCuistion 800-638-8537 x7401
Email Scott.McCuistion_at_mt.com Flower Mound /
Garland Web www.mt.com
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Minitab

• Minitab products offer quality professionals the
  powerful, reliable, and easy-to-use tools they
  need to analyze their data and manage large and
  complex projects.

Minitab Statistical Software   Minitab is an
all-in-one statistical and graphical analysis
software package. With a focus on ease of use,
and backed by exceptional customer support and
service, Minitab is the ideal package for Six
Sigma and other quality improvement applications
as well as classroom instruction. Quality
Companion Software for Project
Execution Quality Companion by Minitab is a
collection of linked soft tools that guides Green
Belts and Black Belts through their Six Sigma
projects and helps them organize and streamline
their workflow. It allows for the standardization
of projects, making it easier for Master Black
Belts to support their teams and for Champions to
evaluate and report on project success. Quality
Trainer E-learning Service Quality Trainer by
Minitab is a web-based, multi-media course that
teaches Green Belts, Black Belts and other
quality professionals the statistics they need to
apply when improving quality and processes. It
covers all the main methods used when
implementing a Six Sigma project and includes
instruction on how to apply them using Minitab
Statistical Software.
Jose A. Padilla (814)-238-3280 Ext. 3202 Email
JPadilla_at_minitab.com Web www.minitab.com
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BSI

• We are a leading global provider of management
  systems assessment and certification solutions,
  with more than 60,000 certified locations and
  clients in over 100 locations worldwide.

• We can help you to implement and certify an
  effective management system across a broad range
  of business areas and standards, including
• ISO 9001 - Quality
• ISO 14001- Environmental
• Occupational Health and Safety
• ISO/IEC 27001 - Information Security
• Integrated Management- PAS 99

Contact Zach Artz Zachary.Artz_at_bsigroup.com
571-499-2452 Web www.bsiamericas.com
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Quality Guidance

• Quality Guidance is a Fort Worth-based consulting
  and training company dedicated to helping
  organizations with the following
• Implementation and Certification to the ISO
  90012008 Standard.
• We can provide turn key management or staff
  support depending on your needs.  We have a
  proven track record with 100 success rates in
  helping organizations become ISO 90012000 and
  ISO 90012008 certified before customer mandated
  timeframes.
• Development and Training of leaders and future
  leaders
• We provide one day motivational courses to
  support leadership development (see Training
  page). We understand that a knowledgeable
  supervisor has the most significant and direct
  impact on staff performance, productivity and
  retention.
• Establishing Best Industry Practices to increase
  efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Are you completely satisfied with your company's
  services and profit margins?  If you think your
  business is doing well, how do you know business
  couldn't be better?  Are your customers
  satisfied?  How do you know they are?
• If you answered yes to any of these questions,
  Quality Guidance can help.
•  

Contact Tammy Williams [phone]
Email tammy.williams_at_qualityguidance.com
Web www.qualityguidance.com
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Dynamic
DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGY specializes in the area of
Calibration, Repair, System Integration, Asset
Management, Consulting and Strain Gaging are a
few of DTIs service offerings as well as free
pick up and delivery. Trescal sets up in the US
with the acquisition of Dynamic Technology
Inc. Trescal, the European leader in calibration,
provides a broad range of services for the test
and measuring equipment market.
Contact John Chambers 214-723-5600 Email
jchambers_at_dtical.com Web www.dynamictechnolog
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Sears
First thing you may ask yourself, "Sears has a
calibration lab?". Yes we do. Sears has had a
corporate lab since 2003 and has open its door to
external calibration services. Since we are a
corporate lab, we do not have the same overhead
loaded prices our competitors do. We are an ISO
17025 Accredited lab and all of our technicians
are ASQ Certified Calibration Technicians, so you
know you are getting top quality services. Our
goal is to provide our customers with the highest
value of calibration services possible by using
quality, speed and cost to deliver this value to
our customers.

• Services
• Calibration/Repair of Test and Measurement
  EquipmentMetrology Management
• Associations
• National Conference of Standards Laboratories
  International ASQ
• Products
• Our expertise extends to equipment from
  Craftsman, Fluke, Agilent, Tektronix and many
  others. Call today to learn more.
• Accreditations
• Laboratory Accreditation Bureau to ISO 17205

Hours Monday Friday, 7 a.m. 5 p.m.
Central Gregg Shuman, Calibration Lab
ManagerCelia Silva, Customer Service
Rep Sears Calibration Lab 3845 Grader Street,
Suite A Garland, TX 75041
Email gregg.shuman_at_searshc.com 800-736-8830
Web www.searstoolcalibration.com
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QC Group

• Where Quality Meets Possibility

For 25 years, The QC Group (formerly QC
Inspection Services) has provided public training
workshops. We now provide over 60 different
public training workshops in more than 50 cities
nationwide in the area of quality control and
manufacturing...and yes, these programs can be
customized and delivered on-site. We also offer
consulting on each topic.
Popular Topics
Popular Offerings
GDT Print Reading Measurement Uncertainty Calibra
tion Lean Lead/Internal Auditor DOE Basic
Measurement Tools
Quality 101 Six Sigma Minitab Corrective
Action FMEA PPAP SPC MSA APQP

• Public Workshops
• Online Training
• Customized On-Site Training
• Self Directed Learning
• Webinars
• Consulting
• ASQ Certification Review Courses
• ISO Registration
• Auditing Services

The QC Group has had a long-time presence in the
Dallas-Ft.Worth area and are proud to sponsor
this ASQ Section. Check out www.QCGroup.com/Train
ing
Contact Jonathan Port, CQE, CQA, CSSBB,
CMQ/OE Training Manager 952-895-1150 Email
jonathanp_at_QCgroup.com Web www.QCGroup.com
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UL DQS
UL DQS offers assessments and certifications,
along with on-line and on-site training
activities to help you navigate the requirements
of ISO 50001. This standard provides a system
approach for Energy Management and helps
organizations establish systems and processes to
improve energy performance. UL DQS is one of the
top certification bodies for the automotive
industry in the world. Our leading industry
experts have extensive experience and work to
provide value throughout the supply chain. We can
easily integrate audits based on the standards
you have chosen to implement. This saves time and
money! Customers, now more than ever, are
demanding safe, quality foods. To ensure the
safety and quality of their products, many
companies have chosen to implement a food safety
management system with a focus on these issues
throughout the supply chain.
Email Randy.Spivey_at_us.dqs-ul.com 817-507-6950
Web www.ul-dqsusa.com
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Concote
600 Freeport Parkway, Suite 150 Coppell, Texas
75019
Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Web
www.concote.com
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Statistical Design

• The Statistical Design Institute, LLC, focuses on
  applied research, development, and effective
  deployment and implementation of DFSS. The
  company was formed in 1999 by senior engineers
  with years of collective engineering experience
  and years of Six Sigma/DFSS Black Belt and Master
  Black Belt experience.Recognizing the need to
  apply the principles of Six Sigma to product
  development efforts, they applied their
  experience in the aerospace, defense, and
  commercial business sectors to build upon
  traditional Six Sigma approaches and developed a
  unique, 'product driven', comprehensive DFSS
  methodology and a suite of easy-to-use software
  tools. The result is an effective training
  program that usesThe application of proven
  analytical techniques.
• Easy-to-use SDI developed and commercially
  available Excel based software tools.
• An in-depth training curriculum that is
  facilitated by experienced SDI staff members.

Contact George Chollar Email gchollar_at_stat-desig
n.com Web www.stat-design.com
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TMAC

• Your Advantage Versus the Competition

• TMAC is a local Texas resource to address the
  challenges of today's hyper-competitive business
  environment. Cut cost. Be efficient. Achieve
  profitable growth. Our cost effective services
  give you the tools to be competitive. Whether it
  is a spot solution or total transformation, all
  technical assistance and training is customized
  to fit your objectives.
• TMAC works with you to improve productivity,
  quality, and profitability.
• TMAC is perfect for businesses that want to
• Grow
• Increase Profits
• Be Environmentally Responsive
• Improve Management Systems
• Implement Appropriate Technologies
• Develop a Skilled Workforce
• Discover what we can do for you

UTA, 202 E. Border Street, Arlington, Texas
76010 817-272-59022 Web www.tmac.org
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GOAL QPC
Founded in 1978, GOAL/QPC is one of the world
leaders in continuous improvement, quality, and
organizational transformation. It is best known
for its Memory Jogger series which is one of the
world's best selling organizational improvement
pocket guides with over 8 million copies sold and
over 500,000 sold each year. GOAL/QPC also
provides public and in-house training courses,
and a membership program featuring discounts and
downloads of past issues of the Journal of
Innovative Management. GOAL/QPC integrates the
best of the best through its research activity.
In the early 1980s it integrated the best of
Deming, Juran, Crosby, and Fiegenbaum in the US
and the best of JUSE, JPC, CJQCA, JMA, and
JSA. GOAL/QPC organized its study of Japanese
quality through a research Committee including
such leading companies as Procter Gamble, IBM,
Digital, Hewlett Packard, Compaq, Ford, General
Motors, Weyerhaeuser, Citicorp, John Deere and
others. CEO Bob King currently heads the ASQ
Worldwide Research Effort.
Web www.goalqpc.com
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Republic

• Republic Self Storage 7201 North Freeway, Fort
  Worth TX 76131

Phone [phone] Web
http//www.unitedstorall.com/self-storage/tx/fort-
worth/1380
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Section Sponsors

• The following companies are participating in our
  annual advertising and sponsorship package.
• Please consider them first when you have a
  need.