Epson Research and Development Awarded ISO 9001:1994 — Quality Management System Registration; Compliance Demonstrates Epson's Commitment To Quality-Driven Product Development

Business Wire, Oct 29, 2001

Business Editors & High-Tech Writers

RICHMOND, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2001

Epson Research and Development's Vancouver Design Center (ERDVDC), a world leader in energy-saving graphics controller chips for embedded systems and handheld devices, announced that its Quality Management System is now registered as compliant with the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:1994.

The ISO 9001:1994 standard specifies the requirements for a Quality Management System, which ensures that all activities affecting product quality conform to specified requirements. By working to meet the internationally recognized standards of ISO 9001:1994, ERDVDC demonstrates its commitment to its customers by providing the highest level of quality reflected in their products and services.

This achievement is a direct result of the entire organization working together to effectively develop and maintain the Quality Management System to meet the technical requirements for registration.

Compliance with ISO is a voluntary practice designed to enhance the quality of trade between businesses by improving the development, manufacture and supply of products and services more efficiently. Audited by an independent certification body, Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI), ERDVDC's registration to ISO 9001:1994 is valid for three years.

About Epson Research and Development Inc.

Epson Research and Development's Vancouver Design Center is a leader in the development of LCD controller related integrated circuits and software. As part of the Epson family of companies, and in keeping with Epson's emphasis and reputation as a quality supplier of low power semiconductors, the Vancouver Design Center's focus is on developing the world's best low-power LCD graphics controller chips for customers designing mobile and embedded systems products.

For further information on Epson's LCD controller products, visit Epson Research and Development on the Web at www.erd.epson.com. For sales information, visit Epson Electronics America on the Web at www.eea.epson.com.

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