ETFN receives Nadcap accreditation

Ellwood Texas Forge Navasota (ETFN) received Nadcap accreditation for Heat Treatment and Aerospace Quality System (AC7004) in January 2016. Nadcap accreditation for Non-Destructive Testing was received in October 2016. Nadcap is recognized as the internatioinal quality assurance standard for Special Processes used in the aerospace and defense industries.

Nadcap's distinguished list of subscribers includes Airbus, Boeing, General Dynamics, General Electric, Lockheed Martin, Messier- Bugatti-Dowty and United Technologies to name a few. Suppliers desiring to perform special process for any subscriber in support of the aerospace or defense industries must obtain accreditation which is no small undertaking. ETFN obtained each accreditation after the initial audit (no further audits required) which is a testament to Ellwood's commitment to quality and strength of management.