Quality
AFE and its predecessors have held ISO certification since 1994. We now hold the ISO9001:2008 with Certification International.
A copy of our current certificate is available in 
format here.
AFE has a progressive quality system and objectives which are dedicated to the pursuit of continual improvement. We have really embraced the spirit of the 9001:2008 standard and embodied the requirements in our daily work.
AFE carry out system and process audits on a regular basis and use these as a basis for continual improvement activities. Our staff has a strong background in process improvement and we pride ourselves in our achievements in waste reduction.
Our lean manufacture methods allow us to work with ur customers to reduce costs and offer a full and complete service.
Examples of our completed programmes include:
- Design of packaging to reduce shipping costs
- Direct sourcing of customer supplied products to reduce cost
- Recycling of packaging to reduce cost and waste
- Kan Ban stock holding for JIT delivery
- Redesign for manufacture to reduce cost and lead-time
- Development of bespoke software to streamline quotation processing
- Preventative Maintenance