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Martek Power gets IRIS certification

News Release from: Martek Power Ltd
24 January 2011

Martek Power, a world leader in the design and manufacture of power supplies and converters, announced the IRIS certification of its French subsidiary.

The international IRIS standard (International Railway Industry Standard) was created in May 2006 by the UNIFE association (Association of European Railway Industries) with the support of major manufacturers such as Alstom Transport, Bombardier Transportation, Siemens Transportation Systems, AnsaldoBreda... Based on ISO 9001, the IRIS standard takes into account the specific requirements of the railway industry.

This IRIS certification acknowledges the high quality level of Martek Power which, for over 20 years, has been supplying the train, tramways and metro manufacturers, tier 1 or tier 2 suppliers as well as to the national operating railway companies.

René Clédassou, President of Martek Power Europe commented: “With the ISO9001 certification, ISOTS16949 for the automotive industry, EN9100 for the aerospace field, ISO14001 for the environment and now the IRIS for the railway sector, Martek Power is recognized for its power conversion expertise in all its major markets. This will allow us to continue our steady growth especially in export markets.”