Ready for the new ISO 9001 and AS9100 Updates?
ISO 9001:2026 standard will be released in September 2026. New IA9100 aerospace standard soon after.
We specialize in providing expert consulting services to small to medium businesses, particularly Machine Shops, Sheetmetal, Laser/Water Jet Cutting, and Plating/Cleaning Shops. Whether you are a new company startup, facing a lack of a key quality management representative, or experiencing growth and need assistance in maintaining your current QMS solutions, we can help. Our expertise extends to ensuring compliance with standards like AS9100, and ISO 9001. Let's talk and explore how we can grow together.
consulting services
Core Consulting Services
Gap Analysis: Assessing your current operations against industry standards or frameworks to identify missing procedures or processes to support international standards. (9001;9100;13485)
System Design & Documentation: Writing Quality Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work instructions, and using Microsoft Excel for maintaining QMS evidence. If your organization is utilizing Microsoft 365 Online and would like to structure your QMS in SharePoint, Nova has 20 years' experience in developing custom QMS's in SharePoint.
Internal Audits: Conducting objective reviews of your systems to prepare for official certification audits, which can be done on-site and remotely.
Training & Implementation: Training internal teams and leadership on quality awareness, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
considerations that affect Certification
Factors That Affect ISO 9001 or AS9100 Certification
Company Size & Number of Employees: The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) sets mandatory audit durations based on your “effective employee count.” More staff typically translates to more audit days and higher registrar fees.
Industry Complexity: High-risk or highly regulated sectors (such as aerospace or medical devices). Complex processes also demand more extensive documentation and verification.
Existing Documentation: If you already have robust SOPs and digital records, your consulting costs will be significantly lower. Organizations starting from scratch will invest more in manual development and system design.
Number of Locations: Each additional site or branch requires its own audit time.
Project Timeline: An accelerated “rush” implementation often increases costs due to intensive consulting hours and the need to prioritize your audit in the registrar’s schedule.
Plan for After ISO 9001 Certification
Ongoing Surveillance Audits: Your registrar will conduct mandatory annual audits expect these to cost roughly 50% of your initial certification fee.
Recertification Every 3 Years: Your certificate expires every 36 months. Recertification audit is more intensive and costlier than a standard surveillance visit.
About Us
Mission
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Our mission is to assist small to medium-sized businesses in achieving certification to the ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards. We provide comprehensive QMS solutions to enhance your quality management processes and help you meet industry-specific requirements.
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We take a holistic approach to consulting, focusing on every aspect of a business's operations, including compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards, to identify areas for improvement and growth. Our team collaborates closely with clients to develop customized QMS solutions that meet their unique quality management needs.
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Our team has over 40 years of experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS), including expertise in AS9100, and ISO 9001 standards. We are passionate about helping businesses succeed by providing tailored QMS solutions and are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients.