Certification gives IPD international seal of excellence

TORRANCE, Calif., (Oct. 11, 2007) – Industrial Parts Depot (IPD) LLC, a manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel and natural gas engine parts, received its ISO 9001:2000 certification, affirming IPD’s history and commitment to quality products and service.

Maintained by the International Organization for Standardization, ISO 9001:2000 is an international set of quality management standards for manufacturing and service industries which requires strict compliance to effective management procedures, business operations and customer service.

“Adopting this continual improvement process is a key driver in strengthening our commitment to quality and customer focus,” said Yossi Zekri, president of IPD.

While not an industry requirement, IPD pursued the ISO 9001:2000 certification to guarantee its practices met world-class standards of quality and service. It is supported by hundreds of countries around the world.

IPD LLC has been manufacturing high-quality diesel and natural gas components since 1955. IPD is a business unit of Storm Industries, Inc., a private, diversified holding company with interests in industrial and residential real estate, irrigation parts and after-market replacement parts for diesel engines.

Located in Torrance, Calif., the Storm Industries, Inc., has been in business since 1932, evolving from a basic manufacturing enterprise into a family of business units which includes Storm Properties, Inc., Storm Western Development, Inc., Storm Manufacturing Group, and Industrial Parts Depot. Storm Industries seeks to expand its current portfolio by investing in companies that have industry longevity and produce high-quality products. For more information, please visit www.stormind.com or www.ipdparts.com.