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Excel Electronics Earns IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing Recertification
June 27, 2023 | IPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Under IPC's Validation Services Program, Excel Electronics Inc. has earned an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) Class 2 recertification. The company continues to be a trusted source and supplier, meeting the stringent requirements of the QML based on two of IPC's foremost standards: IPC J-STD-001, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies and IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.
Chip Estep, president of Excel Electronics Inc. stated, “Excel Electronics is proud to once again have earned the distinguished IPC Qualified Manufacturing Listing. The in-depth audit validated that the people and processes we have in place comply with IPC standards which are accepted as best practices throughout the world.” Estep added, “Randy Cherry, IPC’s Validation Services Program auditor is clearly a partner and valuable asset to Excel Electronics as we strive for continuous improvement to the quality of our products while reducing the cost to produce these products.”
IPC's Validations Services QPL/QML Program was developed to promote supply chain verification. It also provides auditing and certification of electronics companies' products and identifies processes that conform to IPC standards.
"Different from other audit programs, IPC's Validation Services Program uniquely provides technical and in-depth assessments of products and processes in accordance with IPC standards," said Randy Cherry, IPC director of Validation Services. "We are pleased to recognize Excel Electronics Inc. for achieving recertification to the J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 QML Program and continuing as a member of IPC’s network of trusted QML suppliers."
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