Crouzet Wins the French Prize for Quality and Performance 2008 in the “Companies and Subsidiaries” Category

December 17, 2008

Valence, France – Having already received the 15th Rhône Alpes Prize for Quality and Performance in the “Companies and Subsidiaries” category, Crouzet Automatismes, a company developing automation components and solutions, was awarded the French Prize for Quality and Performance 2008 in the “Companies and Subsidiaries” category of the French Movement for Quality and the Federation of Regional Associations (FAR/MFQ) in an official ceremony on 3 December 2008 at the Ministry for the Economy, Industry and Employment in Paris/Bercy.

Mr Mortureux, Cabinet Director to Mr Luc Chatel, Secretary of State for Industry and Consumer Affairs and Government spokesman, congratulated the winners and handed the prize to Mr. Claude Maison, Managing Director of Crouzet Automatismes.

Launched by the French Movement for Quality (MFQ) and the Minister for Industry, the French Prize for Quality and Performance (PFQP) rewards companies and organizations from all business sectors based in France for the excellence of their commitment, their performance and the relevance of their management in terms of Quality, Safety, Environment (QSE) and Sustainable Development.

Assessed on 9 key criteria using the FAR/MFQ model of excellence,

• leadership
• personnel management
• policy and strategy
• partnerships and resources
• processes
• personnel satisfaction
• customer satisfaction
• integration in the community
• operating results

Crouzet stands out from its rivals in its constant striving for customer satisfaction, continuous improvement of its processes, and also the innovation and commitment demonstrated by its personnel.

About Crouzet

Crouzet, headquartered in France, has about 1,650 employees with a presence in more than 40 countries. Now known as a specialist brand, Crouzet is focused on added value and customization for integrators and equipment manufacturers and serves markets such as medical, elevators and lifts, food processing, lighting, water treatment, entertainment, plastic injection/extrusion and office equipment. Crouzet brand SSRs are manufactured by Crydom Inc., a subsidiary company of Custom Sensors & Technologies.
www.crouzet.com
www.crouzet-usa.com

About Custom Sensors & Technologies

Headquartered in Moorpark, Calif., Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) was formed from the combination of Kavlico, Crouzet, Crydom and former divisions of BEI Technologies. CST provides sensors, controls and actuation products to the industrial, transportation, and military and aerospace markets. www.cstsensors.com

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