Quality

The highest standards – backed by the most rigorous procedures

With a reputation built over 80 years, Harmer & Simmons is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of quality. From initial design through procurement, manufacturing, installation and maintenance, quality is built into everything we do:

  • Selection of proven components
  • Regular quality audits of suppliers and sub-contractors
  • Quality control on bought-in components
  • Stringent production processes and quality controls
  • In-depth system testing procedures
  • Follow up of customer satisfaction indicators and delivery performance
 
Continuous Quality Improvement
By applying methods such as DMAIC (Define project, Measure performance, Analyze process information, Improve the process, Control the process to prevent future issues ), every Harmer & Simmons expert shares the same goal – to satisfy our customers by delivering quality services and products, on time, every time.
A continuous improvement program is implemented throughout the complete supply chain, manufacturing, and testing to secure deliverables.
 
Full Certification

ISO 9000

Harmer & Simmons quality management programs and policies are certified to conform to ISO 9000 norms – at all our major sites worldwide:

ASIA
Malaysia – Penang
India - Bangalore

EUROPE
France – Lannion, Tours
Italy - Milan
United Kingdom - London
  
Advanced techniques & in-house test facilities
  • Infrared testing identifies precise location of power losses in preliminary designs
  • HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) enhances robustness, reliability and performance
  • Take-to-break HALT testing stresses units to the point of failure
  • Thermal and mechanical test chamber combines multi-axis vibrations of up to 50 germs and temperature variation (from -100°C to 200°C) with a gradient of 70°C/minute
  • On-site 9m x 17m x 6m high semi-anechoic Faraday cage, fully equipped for EMC and electrical testing