Quality & Process Control

More Than Meets the Eyes

When we say "Quality" we mean:

• Continuous improvement of our processes with measurable results
• Involving all employees with a spirit of teamwork
• Consistently meeting defined internal and external customer requirements

Incoming Process Controls:

• Dimensional analysis through analytical measurement
• Sensory evaluation, including GCMS testing
• Color and artwork evaluation through color spectrophotometers
• Force testing through the use of Instron equipment (cork extraction and capsule seam adhesion)
• Near infrared testing to ensure raw material consistency

In-Process Process Controls:

• Statistical process controls (Infinity QS) for critical quality characteristics, during the manufacturing process
• Torque testing of caps, including automated Torqo II analysis
• Functional line testing to simulate customer usage
• Computerized vision inspection for artwork registration
• Computerized vision inspection for aluminum screw cap bridges

Outgoing Process Controls:

• Sensory evaluation, including GCMS testing
• Certificate of Analysis available