Smithers Achieves Accreditation to Provide AS9110 Third-Party Certification Services

AKRON, Ohio, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, is pleased to announce the Smithers Quality Assessments Division has achieved accreditation by ANAB to deliver AS9110 third-party certification services.

The AS9110 standard is specific to the requirements for aviation, space, and defense companies whose primary activities include the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of aerospace related articles and products. Continuing a market leading position amongst certification bodies (CBs), Smithers' expansion of the AS9100 series of certification offerings underscores its continued commitment to, and deepening expertise in the aerospace industry.

"We are excited to expand our portfolio of aerospace certifications to include AS9110:2016. Accreditation to this standard will allow us to deliver our high touch certification services to MRO customers, and to better service our existing clients." said Kevin Kirker, Director of Operations, Smithers Quality Assessments Division.

Smithers Quality Assessments maintains regular participation in various aerospace standard development committees, including AS9101 and AS9104/3. Jeanette Preston, President of Smithers Quality Assessments Division, also serves as Certification Body Focal for the Americas Aerospace Quality Group. This active involvement in the International Certification Oversight Management Team ensures that Smithers Quality Assessments Division maintains a key leadership role in promoting the importance of the AS-series requirements.

About Smithers:

Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Smithers is a multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services. With laboratories and operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Smithers supports customers in the transportation, life science, packaging, materials, components, consumer, cannabis, dry commodities, and energy industries. Smithers delivers accurate data, on time, with high touch, by integrating science, technology, and business expertise, so customers can innovate with confidence.

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