Compliances
Japan Supply Chain Status
North Atlantic Industries is deeply saddened by the events that have taken place
in Japan. We are in continuous contact with our suppliers located in the region
to assess any possible impact to their businesses. We are implementing contingency
plans in the event that any of our suppliers experience disruptions in their business
and we are identifying any potential issues by manufacturer. To date there have
been no interruptions in supply. We have a business model with two major electronic
distributors that bond/secure inventory for North Atlantic Industries based on our
MRP plans and forecasts. This business model ensures that our supply chain is not
disrupted. We are currently taking this process to the next level, defining our
annual consumption rates for all/any potential components that may be impacted and
are securing this material as well. We will keep our customers apprised as developments
change…while the Japanese community recovers from this devastation.
Thanks you for your continued business and support.
North Atlantic Industries, Inc.
NAI RoHs Position
Dear Valued Customer:
As you are aware, the global electronics industry is moving towards lead free solder
and lead free electronics in order to meet several objectives, including an obligation
to comply with the evolving environmental regulations. The scope and timing of this
transition is strongly influenced by a European Union initiative which directs EU
Member Countries to insure that, from July1, 2006, new electrical and electronic
equipment for the commercial industries put on the market does not contain certain
hazardous materials, such as lead.
Currently our products are considered Monitoring and Control Equipment. Although
it is possible to use this equipment in other applications, the principle usage
as well as the intended usage is for monitoring and control. This classification
currently provides an exemption from the RoHs compliance deadline.
Even with the RoHs exemption, North Atlantic Industries endorses design for the
environment and supports the broad goal of eliminating hazards from lead in our
products offered in the industry. There is a consensus within the Aerospace, Military
and Defense industries that there are many unanswered questions regarding the lead
free solder in these product applications.
At this point, based on the exemption for Measuring and Control Equipment and our
commitment to quality, North Atlantic Industries products will contain lead (PB)
components where available and will utilize Lead (PB) in our soldering and re-flow
processes to maintain product reliability.
North Atlantic is absolutely committed to ensuring that its products avoid defects
in performance, safety and reliability. Therefore, North Atlantic reminds our customers
that based on these objectives, we will continue to monitor and participate in the
development of lead free technology, tests, validations and standards for monitoring
and control equipment for Aerospace, Military and Defense applications. We expect
this situation to continue to evolve and we will update our progress and our position,
as lead free technology advances and matures. It is critical that we position our
business to migrate away from lead contained technology as it is validated and new
technologies emerge.
Sincerely
Roger Maurizio
Quality Manager
North Atlantic Industries
Certificate of Compliance – REACH declaration
Dear Valued Customer:
This is to certify that articles supplied by North Atlantic Industries into the
European Union are in compliance with:
Regulation (EC) NO 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation,
and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
The requirements that are currently published have been reviewed and NAI has determined
that our articles comply with the requirements of the regulatory body and registration
of these articles is NOT required.
In addition NAI has determined that our products DO NOT contain substances of very
high concern (SVHC) in concentrations above .1% by weight. This determination has
been made based on the SVHC list published by REACH on or about November 7th 2008.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (631)
567-1100 Ext. 163 or via e-mail at rmaurizio@naii.com.
Sincerely
Roger Maurizio
Quality Manager
North Atlantic Industries