What does it mean that Bradford & Bigelow is ISO 9001:2015 certified?
Understand what ISO 9001:2015 registration means in practice for your print program.
ISO 9001:2015 is the internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. Bradford & Bigelow is registered to this standard, meaning our quality processes have been independently audited and verified to meet its requirements.
Registration vs. certification
ISO 9001 registration means an accredited third-party registrar has audited B&B's quality management system and confirmed it meets the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Registration must be renewed annually through ongoing audits and is not a one-time achievement.
What it means in practice
ISO 9001:2015 registration means:
- Every stage of production from order entry through prepress, press, bindery, and final inspection operates under documented procedures
- Non-conformances are tracked and corrected through a formal process
- Performance is monitored through internal audits and management reviews
- Continuous improvement is a structured, ongoing requirement, not a slogan
For print buyers, this means working with a printer whose quality systems are visible, structured, and independently verified. Quality claims are backed by documentation, not just assurances.
Why it matters for procurement and compliance
Many institutional buyers, school districts, government agencies, and large publishers, require vendors to demonstrate documented quality management practices. ISO 9001:2015 registration provides an internationally recognized, independently audited framework that satisfies most vendor qualification requirements.
If you need quality documentation for a vendor qualification process, contact us.
For a fuller explanation of what ISO 9001 means in practice for print buyers, read our blog post: What Does ISO 9001:2015 Really Mean for Print Buyers?