ISO 9001:

What is ISO 9001:2000?
ISO 9001: 2000 is a set of standards for quality management systems that is accepted around the world. When you purchase a product or service from an organization that is registered to the ISO 9001:2000 standard, you have important assurances that the quality of what you receive will be as you expect. In addition, with the year 2000 revision of the standard, quality objectives, continual improvement, and monitoring of customer satisfaction provide the customer with increased assurances that their needs and expectations will be met.

Why are the Standards so Important?
Many companies require their suppliers to become registered to ISO 9001 and because of this, registered companies find that their market opportunities increase. In addition, a company's compliance with ISO 9001 insures that it has a sound quality management system, and that's good business. Registered companies have had dramatic reductions in customer complaints, significant reductions in operating costs and increased demand for their products and services. Other benefits can include better working conditions, increased market share, and increased profits.

MTC's dedication to ISO 9001:2000
Maryland Thermoform Corporation is an ISO 9001:2000 registered company since January 2003. Our certificate number is 03.008.3 and we undergo regular periodic quality system compliance audits by our Registrar, Smithers Quality Assessments, Inc.

Maryland Thermoform Corporation’s continued compliance with the requirements of the ISO standard ensure that controls are placed at every level of the organization. From first contact and product conception through product development, production and delivery, each task is carried out by competent personnel committed to total quality of product and service.

One of the major components of the ISO 9001:2000 International Standard is continual improvement of the quality management system. Delivering the highest quality product and service today is crucial, but we do not believe that that is good enough for tomorrow. We endeavor to build upon each success and grow from the occasional set-back.

While the details of the quality management system may not be a great point of interest to most, the consistently high quality of the resulting product is certainly of paramount importance. Everyone wants the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that the products and/or services for which they are paying are delivered under controlled processes that ensure their complete satisfaction.

With Maryland Thermoform Corporation, peace of mind is yours. From concept through delivery you can rest assured that all of your quality expectations are being met and exceeded by virtue of the experience and knowledge of our staff and the reliability of the processes that comprise the Quality Management System.

Experience:
Maryland Thermoform has been manufacturing high quality custom thermoformed parts for over twenty-five years. Our design engineers combine significant plastics experience with the latest computer software and technology to provide innovation and economical solutions to your most demanding projects. We can help you integrate your thermoformed packaging with automated product loading, blister card sealing, folding carton design, etc. Our in-house pattern shop and sample department can produce economical thermoformed samples for function testing, prior to production.

State-of-the-Art Facility:
At Maryland Thermoform, modern, clean, environmentally controlled manufacturing facilities are dedicated to efficient production of custom plastic products and packaging. Firmly placed amongst the top eighty thermoformers in the U.S., we are also ISO 9001 compliant.

Our 44,000 square feet of climate controlled manufacturing space enhances our capacity and capability to serve our diverse customer base including Cosmetic, Biotech, Industrial, Electronic, Pharmaceutical and Consumer products throughout the United States as well as over seas.

Maryland Thermoform maintains its own tool and die making capabilities normally found only in companies many times our size. CNC machining of production prototypes, production molds, production tooling, hand made composite patterns, hand made prototypes, and steel rule die manufacturing are all found under our roof.

State of the art computer controlled thermoforming lines produce repeatable high quality parts from most major polymer groups including HIPS, PP, PET, PE, ABS, HDPE and PVC. These high speed lines are capable of pressure and vacuum forming, plug assisted and matched mold forming utilizing film thickness' from .0075 to .060". Sheet fed thermoforming equipment provides the capability to vacuum or pressure form heavy gauge materials up to .375" thick, with a maximum sheet size of 8 feet by 5 feet. Secondary operations include CNC routing, drilling, heat sealing, decorating, and assembly.

Customer Focus:
Standard operating procedures, process repeatability, and experience are important ingredients in our success. Precision tooling and standardized, computer controlled machinery operated by a highly skilled and experienced labor force guarantees the highest quality product available. Your account will be serviced by responsive individuals dedicated to customer satisfaction. We take pride in our quick turn-around on product inquiries and quotations.