Minnesota Technology, Inc. to host ISO Standards Update - New requirements, including quality and environment, will be presented for manufacturing, technology companies.

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; implementation strategies and ISO 14001.

(PRWEB) April 10, 2002 -- 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 17 at the Natural Resources Research Institute, 5013 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth.

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; implementation strategies and ISO 14001.

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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