Recently, PCB UNION learned that two PCB manufacturers have obtained certifications JOSCAR and IATF respectively. The details are as follows:

1.GSPK Circuits Secures JOSCAR Defence Industry Accreditation

GSPK Circuits Ltd, UK, has announced JOSCAR approval, JOSCAR is an accreditation system for the aerospace, defence and security sectors. The accreditation mark is valued by some of the largest purchasers in the Defence community and indicates that GSPK has been through the accreditation process and fulfilled the appropriate credentials.

JOSCAR is a cross-sector collaboration solution which reduces the time, cost and resources and duplication needed to provide information to major customers. A risk management tool that objectively assesses potential vendor risks, proportionally to products and services being provided and across areas of compliance. Holding common supplier data in a central system allows information to be accessed by all participating buying organisations.

“We are thrilled to achieve JOSCAR Approval, this assures our customers that the service we provide is of the highest quality and conforms to industry standards," said Steve Lloyd, managing director.

2.Aurora Circuits Secures IATF certified

Aurora Circuits has made the commitment to become IATF certified. This certification is important because it demonstrates a company's commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement in the automotive industry. It helps companies meet customer requirements, gain a competitive edge, manage risks effectively, and operate in a globally recognized framework. 

IATF members include the following vehicle manufacturers: BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Geely Group, General Motors, IVECO Group, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Limited, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Renault Group, Stellantis (ex FCA), Stellantis (ex PSA), Volkswagen AG and their respective National Automotive Industry Associations – AIAG (U.S.), ANFIA (Italy), FIEV (France), SMMT (U.K.) and VDA (Germany).

Aurora Circuits is a leading printed circuit board company that has been manufacturing outstanding PCBs in the USA for over 70 years. With such extensive experience, they are experts in the field of PCB manufacturing, having worked with everything from old-school punch press boards to the most advanced custom PCB products.