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Cross Manufacturing to expand AS9100 accreditation

To meet demands from industry, Cross Manufacturing is looking to expand AS9100 accreditation to all three of its manufacturing plants, increasing its capacity for the design and production of precision engineered high temperature metallic sealing rings, retaining rings, brush seals and machined components for aerospace and defence applications.

Above: The Cross North Site factory is receiving AS9100 accreditation, giving all three Cross sites equal aerospace approved quality standards. 
Courtesy Cross Manufacturing

The planned expansion of AS9100 accreditation to all three Cross manufacturing plants, will give all sites equal aerospace approved quality standards. This is complemented by continuous investment in machinery and advanced equipment to support aerospace capabilities.

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The company’s proven working expertise with metals, alloys and superalloys is applied to diverse processes including proprietary wire rolling and forming and NADCAP special processes, encompassing projects ranging from prototypes to high volume production. In-house vacuum hardening, heat treatment and superfinishing enables the production of high-precision components with exceptional accuracy.

These activities are fully supported by experienced design engineers, process engineers, quality engineers and continuous improvement practitioners. Overall, the Cross service claims to offer many benefits, ensuring complete control over quality, cost and lead times.

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Cross Manufacturing is also focussed on the ethical basis of its operations, with CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) compliance being a key part of the company strategy. The company holds ISO14001 and ISO50001 environmental and energy management approvals, with further developments in certification planned for 2026 and beyond.

Cross Manufacturing Director Peter Crudgington commented: “We have always adapted our company’s resources to suit many varied requirements and with the current shortage of manufacturing capacity in the aerospace and defence sectors it was logical for us to increase our capabilities to support our customers’ needs now and for the future. It’s simply part of our holistic approach to continuous improvement.”

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