Nadcap Accreditation for Laser Welding Has Been Awarded to PCB Piezotronics Inc., an MTS Systems company

March 22, 2017, Depew, NY – The PCB Piezotronics Depew, NY facility received National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap) accreditation upon successfully passing a Nadcap audit in Laser Welding.

This achievement demonstrates the commitment PCB Piezotronics, Inc. has to delivering the highest standards of laser welding. This recent certification complements PCB’s certifications to ISO 9001:2015 certified by DQS, Inc., AS9100:2016 certified by DQS, Inc. and ISO-17025 standards and reinforces the continued commitment to quality and Total Customer Satisfaction.

“Compliance via Nadcap accreditation is a milestone in demonstrating manufacturing excellence,” said Joe Pinto, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the Performance Review Institute. “By obtaining Nadcap in laser welding, PCB Piezotronics, Inc. has proven to the industry that they are committed to quality and aerospace safety.”

About Nadcap

Created in 1990 by SAE Inc., Nadcap is administered by the not-for-profit Performance Review Institute (PRI). PRI is a global provider of customer-focused solutions designed to improve process and product quality by adding value, reducing total cost and promoting collaboration among stakeholders in industries where safety and quality are shared goals. PRI works closely with industry to understand their emerging needs and offers customized solutions in response. Learn more at www.p-r-i.org or contact PRI at PRI@p-r-i.org.

About PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

PCB Piezotronics Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of microphones, vibration, pressure, force, torque, load, and strain sensors, as well as the pioneer of ICP® technology. This instrumentation is used by design engineers and predictive maintenance professionals worldwide for test, measurement, monitoring, and control requirements in automotive, aerospace, industrial, R&D, military, educational, commercial, OEM applications, and more. Our Platinum Stock Sensors program ensures same day shipment of over 10,000 sensors that are covered by lifetime warranty. With a worldwide support team of Field Sales, Application Engineers, and Customer Service Representatives, PCB® proudly stands behind their products with the services you value most, including a 24-hour SensorLine^SM a global distribution network, and the industry's only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. Visit www.pcb.com for more information. PCB Piezotronics, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of MTS Systems Corporation. Additional information on MTS can be found at www.mts.com.

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