Funny, his BBS's say South Korean ASA's on 'em

[rocco16 at sbcglobal.net (LEF)]

One thing to keep in mind is that ISO certification simply means you have an ISO-compliant quality SYSTEM in place in the factory.
It does not guarantee that the PRODUCT is of higher quality, even though that is the intent of the ISO organization.
It does not necessarily mean that a non-ISO-certified company does not produce a product of equal or better quality, either.  :)

I know this to be true, since I work with ISO requirements on a daily basis.

larry
sandiego16v


  http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/asa/asa_info.jsp

  In 1990, ASA decided to build a state-of-the-art alloy wheel manufacturing
  facility. Knowing the complexity and challenge this presented, ASA went to
  BBS in Germany to tap the best technical knowledge in facility design,
  manufacturing processes and quality controls for producing high quality
  alloy wheels. Production began at the new facility in Jeywon, South Korea in
  March 1992.

  Their agreement with BBS, a world leader in wheel technology, engineering
  and manufacturing with over two decades of success in the racing community
  and the high-end aftermarket worldwide, is still in effect today. This
  cooperative agreement gives ASA valuable access to technical and product
  information that BBS gains from their motorsports and manufacturing
  involvement.

  By basing its quality standards around those used by BBS, in 1994 ASA became
  one of the first alloy wheel companies to obtain ISO9001. In 1999 ASA
  obtained QS9000 certification, one of the highest quality standards in the
  automotive industry. (ISO9001 and QS9000 are world-recognized standards for
  quality.)

  These high quality standards have allowed ASA to produce over 750,000
  Original Equipment wheels per year for vehicle manufacturers in Europe and
  Asia. With a total capacity to produce over 1.2 million wheels per year, ASA
  produces aftermarket wheels with the excess capacity and exports to 51
  countries around the world.

  The ASA name, Artisan Spirited Alloy, is reflected in their exotic, elegant,
  and exciting wheel designs.