Minnesota Technology, Inc. to host ISO Standards Update in Moorhead, MN

New requirements, including quality and environment, will be presented for manufacturing, technology companies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
March 7, 2002

Contact:
Lynn Kenagy, Director of Communications   
1-800-325-3073 or 612-373-2900   
lkenagy@mntech.org            

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- Minnesota Technology, Inc. (MTI), the states technology-based economic development organization, will host a ISO Standards Update: ISO 9001:2000 -- ISO 14000" forum from 9:00 a.m. to noon., Wed., April 3, at the Red River Inn, Moorhead.

The forum will provide manufacturing and technology companies with knowledge of the new ISO requirements, specifically quality and environment. Seminar topics include ISO 9001 background; changes in structure, accountability, documentation, approach, competency and measurements; and implementation strategies.

Presenters include Doug Older, Techlogic; Chris Larson and Bob Schlegel, TUV; and MTI technology transfer specialists.

The cost of the seminar is $25, which includes refreshments. Register online at www.minnesotatechnology.org/business/techforums

Minnesota Technology, Inc. (MTI) diversifies and strengthens the states economy by helping industry apply, develop and commercialize technology. In 2001, MTI provided technology services to 1,070 companies and yielded an economic impact of more than $163 million. For more information, visit www.minnesotatechnology.org.

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