Quality Control

Quality Management System

AO Izhora Pipe Mill has an active Quality Management System meeting the  requirements of the following standards: GOST R ISO 9001; ANSI/API Specification Q1, ISO/TS 29001; ISO 9001.

The strategic objective of AO Izhora Pipe Mill is to become a highly competitive manufacturer through continuous improvement of product specifications and complete satisfaction of customer requirements. Our quality management system uses process-oriented approach to quality. It defines product lifecycle processes and their relationships with other processes.

The existing documented Quality Management System includes a set of documents including the Quality Management System Manual (РСМК-01−2006) and  documented QMS procedures. High product quality is achieved through universal participation of all employees in the QMS activities and continuous improvement of QMS.

Quality Management System of Izhora Pipe Mill is certified by American Petroleum Institute (API):

• Certificate of Compliance of Izhora Pipe Mill Quality Management System with API Specification Q1

AO Izhora Pipe Mill holds a license to use API symbol on the following products:

• Trunkline pipes meeting API Specification 5L requirements

Quality Management System of AO Izhora Pipe Mill meets the requirements of  STO Gazprom 9001 standard.

Additionally, AO Izhora Pipe Mill holds a DNV certificate for pipes used in submerged installations.