August 8, 2024
TERRAN INDUSTRIES AWARDED INTERNATIONAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
Lisle, Illinois. On July 1, 2024, Terran Industries’ manufacturing operations received the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949:2016 certification for the Design and Manufacture of Axles. This certification reflects Terran Industries’ commitment to excellence in axle manufacturing, customer satisfaction and continual improvement.
Our axles are among the first in the industry to be certified in compliance IATF 16949:2016 for Design and Manufacture of Axle - [USI 6KHM9G]. This certification was issued by United Registrar of Systems (URS), an independent certification body operating in more than 30 countries. Over ten months, URS conducted an extensive investigative process of the axle manufacturing operations including three site visits and audits on the manufacturing documentation and procedures supporting operations.
IATF 16949 is an international standard for automotive quality management systems. It was developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and aligns with the structure and requirements of ISO 9001, with additional automotive-specific requirements. The standard aims to improve the quality and efficiency of automotive supply chains and manufacturing processes. IATF 16949 certification demonstrates a company's commitment to quality and continuous improvement, helping to enhance its reputation and competitiveness in the automotive industry.
"Achieving IATF 16949 certification for our axle design and manufacturing gives our customers and industry partners even more confidence in Terran Industries’ high-quality manufacturing and durable products. It further cements us as a leader in the industry,” said Chief Executive Officer Troy Jiao.
Terran Industries furnishes durable and high performing trailer and recreational vehicle axles and other products to customers throughout North America.
About Terran Industries
Founded by experienced leaders in the automotive and recreational vehicle industry, Terran Industries provides premium quality axles at competitive prices to our customers in North America. Terran Industries’ products are manufactured at a newly constructed manufacturing campus to exacting standards using high quality materials and advanced manufacturing technologies. Terran Industries’ products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials in accordance with our limited warranty.
March 8, 2022
TERRAN AXLE ANNOUNCES AXLE CERTIFICATION
Westchester, Illinois (March 8, 2022) - Terran Axle received global certification of its trailer and recreational vehicle running gear from QAI, an industry leader in standards testing and certification services. QAI certification will help Terran Axle expand its reach in North America and beyond. With QAI’s announcement, Terran Axle becomes one of only three companies in the U.S. axle industry with this certification.
"QAI is pleased to announce that Terran Axle LLC obtained a QAI Listing for their ST35 (3500lb) trailer running gear. QAI Listing of trailer running gear to the CAN3-D313 standard demonstrates compliance with the trailer running gear requirements of NFPA 1192 'Recreational Vehicles' and CSA Z240 RV Series 'Recreational Vehicles' among other standards. Visit the QAI online Listing Directory for the most up to date Listing of Terran Axle LLC products,” said Kent Adamson, QAI President.
“By working in cooperation with QAI, a leader in trailer and recreational vehicle testing and certification, we have achieved a significant milestone with our axles receiving global certification. This is the result of Terran Axle’s commitment to quality, drive to provide the highest quality axles in the industry and the diligence and innovation of our team,” said Lu Alleruzzo, co-founder of Terran Axle.
Terran Axle provides our customers with durable and high performing trailer and recreational vehicle axles for customers throughout North America. QAI certification means that Terran Axle’s 3500lb running gear assembly meets global standards in terms of technology, quality and safety. It is a validation of Terran Axle’s competitiveness in the industry.
About QAI
QAI Laboratories is a leader in certification, testing, and inspection of regulated products to safety and performance standards. The QAI registered certification logo provides officials and consumers with assurance that products certified by QAI meet the standards referenced on the label. QAI strives to provide its clients with timely and tailored product approval services to meet their individual compliance needs. For more information about QAI, please visit the website or contact an office in your area: www.qai.org.
About TERRAN
Founded by a team with decades of automotive and recreational vehicle industry experience, Terran Axle provides premium quality axles at competitive prices to our customers. Our products meet exacting standards tailored to customer specifications using high quality materials and advanced manufacturing technologies. Terran Axle products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials under our limited warranty.
