Astute U.S. wins certification to combat counterfeits
Summary
Astute Group’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Mark Shanley, commented, “Congratulations to our U.S. operations – Astute Electronics Inc. – for achieving the new AS6171 standard, especially our Quality Manager, Michael Flores, and our VP of Operations, Dane Reynolds who have worked tirelessly to attain this accreditation. “Astute Group is on a journey to become the world’s foremost, quality-driven authorised distributor. AS6171 focuses specifically on the aerospace industry, setting standardised inspection, testing, and training requirements to identify and prevent counterfeit electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts. This landmark achievement bolsters Astute Group’s reputation as the global electronics supply chain partner of choice within the aerospace and defence industry. The company says its commitment to AS6171 compliance provides its customers with confidence and peace of mind knowing their projects are built with authentic, reliable components, contributing to the overall safety and security of our nation’s defence systems.