AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 21, 2004) — GCR Tire Centers' retreading facility in Clearwater, Fla., achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification as six other GCR facilities are in process to receive the same recognition.
The ISO certification recognizes facilities that have passed a third-party examination for globally established management system requirements. The Clearwater plant is one of 29 GCR retread plants in North America operated by Bridgestone/Firestone's Commercial Tire Group.
“We have worked hard to achieve this certification, and we are proud to offer our customers this added quality assurance,” said Joe Little, director of North American manufacturing for GCR.