Quality Is Not a Department.
It's How We Operate.

AS Processing’s Quality Management System is designed to exceed customer standards — backed by independent third-party registration and NADCAP accreditation.

ASP Quality

Our Quality System

Registered, Accredited, and Built for the Most Demanding Customers in the World

AS Processing’s Quality Management System is registered to AS9100 Revision D and ISO 9001:2015 through DNV — two of the world’s most recognized independent certification bodies. Our QMS is not a compliance exercise; it is the operating framework through which every job is planned, processed, inspected, and released.

Our quality control department operates from a dedicated 175 sq ft inspection and testing lab within our Fort Erie facility, fully equipped with chemical and conventional inspection instruments. From the moment a job is received to the moment it ships, our QC team is involved — reviewing documentation, monitoring process parameters, performing in-process inspections, and releasing to finished goods only when all acceptance criteria are met.

ASP Quality

Certifications & Accreditations

Our Qualification Portfolio

ISO 9001:2015 — Registered by DNV

The globally recognized foundation for Quality Management Systems. Our ISO 9001:2015 registration confirms that AS Processing operates documented, audited, and continuously improved processes for consistent product quality and customer satisfaction.

AS9100 Revision D — Registered by DNV

The aerospace industry’s quality management standard — built on ISO 9001 with additional requirements specific to aviation, space, and defence manufacturing. AS9100 Rev D registration demonstrates our commitment to the rigorous planning, risk management, and configuration control demands of aerospace prime contractors and their customers.

NADCAP — Chemical Processing

NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is the gold standard for special process accreditation in the aerospace and defence industry. NADCAP accreditation for Chemical Processing means our processes have been audited and approved by the Performance Review Institute (PRI) on behalf of the world’s leading aerospace primes. It is one of the most demanding and respected accreditations a chemical processor can hold.

Controlled Goods Program (CGP / ITAR)

AS Processing is registered under Canada’s Controlled Goods Program (CGP), authorizing us to examine, possess, and transfer controlled goods as defined under the Defence Production Act. We also maintain ITAR compliance, enabling us to process components subject to U.S. export control regulations for defence and dual-use applications.

How We Work

Quality Procedures That Give You Confidence

Our QMS is not a binder on a shelf. It is a live set of procedures, plans, and programs that govern daily operations on the shop floor and in our lab.

QC Inspection Plans

Every job is processed against a documented QC Inspection Plan that identifies hold points, inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and responsible personnel — ensuring no step is skipped and no result goes undocumented.

Manufacturing Quality Plans

For complex or long-running programs, we develop Manufacturing Quality Plans that formalize the process sequence, tooling, chemical parameters, and inspection requirements for the specific part and specification package.

Kanban & Dock to Stock Programs

For customers with high-volume, recurring requirements, we offer Kanban replenishment and Dock to Stock programs — streamlining receiving and inventory management while maintaining full traceability and quality documentation.

Material, Document & Process Control

All materials, chemicals, and process parameters are controlled and documented. Material certifications, chemical bath analyses, and process records are maintained and available for customer review.

Continuous Improvement Program

We operate a formal Continuous Improvement Program — tracking non-conformances, root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures. Every issue is an opportunity to make our processes more reliable.

Our Certifications Are Your Assurance

When you place an order with AS Processing, you are not just buying a coating. You are buying a documented, certified, traceable surface treatment backed by one of the most rigorous quality management systems in the Canadian chemical processing industry.