New certification for Kimball in China

The standard known as ISO 13485 – “Medical devices – Quality management systems – Requirements for regulatory purposes” has become the global standard for those involved in the manufacture of medical devices. “We are proud to now have ISO 13485 certification in all of our manufacturing facilities. The addition of this certification will allow us to support our medical customers’ needs in the rapidly expanding healthcare market in China,” stated Tom Ferris, Kimball Electronics Group Director of Medical Business Development. “Receiving ISO 13485 certification in our Kimball Electronics-China facility opens new opportunities for customers looking for quality medical production from Asia,” remarked Roger Chang, Kimball Electronics Group Vice President of Asian Operations. The medical segment is one of the largest of Kimball Electronics’ focused markets. Among the types of products Kimball manufactures for the medical market are diagnostic imaging equipment, defibrillators, hematology, urinalysis, ultrasound and laboratory equipment, as well as vital signs, glucose and respiration monitors.