A project to develop and introduce its own Quality Management System for the purpose of qualifying for international 9001:2000 standard certification has been launched at Poltava Crushing Plant. Strong and increasing competition in the world market means that this kind of documentation is indispensable for any business seriously wishing to be accepted as having achieved high international business standards and proven adherence to quality. It is believed that Poltava Crushing Plant’s new project should help achieve this goal. The project will be carried out in 3 stages: Step1. Development and Introduction of a Quality Management System. Step 2. Pre-certificate Audit. Step 3. Certificate Qualification. Certifying body: Bureau Veritas The first stage – Development and Introduction of a Quality Management System – was started on 11 July 2005. A diagnostic audit was conducted at the plant in order to determine the extent of the current management system’s compliance with international standards. Consultants interviewed key plant personnel as a result of which, it was possible to determine its strengths and weaknesses. The day ended with an audit round-up meeting. On 26 July ISO 9001 standard principles were introduced to plant personnel for the first time in the presence of the management.team. Information: Bureau Veritas is a service company specializing in QHSE management (Quality, Health, Safety and Environment) and social responsibility with a network covering 140 countries that includes 600 offices and laboratories.