Stelco Inc. has been awarded ISO/TS 16949:2002 Quality Management System certification for its Cold Rolled and Coated Products Division.

ISO/TS 16949 is an international quality management system standard developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) in conjunction with the international standards community. By meeting this standard, Stelco demonstrates its ability to consistently provide product that meets customer requirements, and enhance customer satisfaction through continual improvement of our processes, products and services.

Colin Osborne, Chief Operating Officer, said, "This significant certification recognizes our longstanding and future commitment to provide automotive customers with high quality steel products and services. It also acknowledges the tremendous skill and dedication of our personnel in meeting the needs of our customers in this important sector. I want to commend each one of our employees for the commitment and hard work that has resulted in this prestigious designation.

"This certification also reflects one of the key elements of the strategy for the new Stelco that can be achieved if we successfully complete our Court-supervised restructuring. The four-point strategy we unveiled in July includes focusing on the production of high quality products for value-added markets including the automotive and other sectors."

Stelco Inc. is a large, diversified steel producer involved in major segments of the steel industry through its integrated steel business, minimills, and manufactured products businesses.