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1990-1997 Milestones
PRO-TEC Inception
First Commercial Operations (CGL1)
PRO-TEC Dedication Ceremony
Established Internal EMT Squad
ISO 9002 Certification
First In-Line Roll Coater
QS 9000 Certification
PRO-TEC Coating Company was born of a partnership between two global leaders in the steel industry: United States Steel and Kobe Steel of Japan.
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1990: PRO-TEC Inception
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January 4, 1993:
First Commercial Operations (CGL1)
CGL1 launched as one of the largest, most advanced galvanizing/galvannealing lines in the world and quickly outpaced production expectations, establishing three consecutive world production records.
1990-1997 Milestones
PRO-TEC Inception
First Commercial Operations (CGL1)
PRO-TEC Dedication Ceremony
Established Internal EMT Squad
ISO 9002 Certification
First In-Line Roll Coater
QS 9000 Certification
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May 13, 1993: PRO-TEC
Dedication Ceremony
Guests at the official opening of PRO-TEC Coating Company included Japanese Ambassador Okawara, Consul General Enoki, Ohio Governor Voinovich and Leipsic Mayor Judy Crawford.
1990-1997 Milestones
PRO-TEC Inception
First Commercial Operations (CGL1)
PRO-TEC Dedication Ceremony
Established Internal EMT Squad
ISO 9002 Certification
First In-Line Roll Coater
QS 9000 Certification
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1993: Established Internal EMT Squad
PRO-TEC’s state-certified EMTs not only respond to the 24/7 needs of the facility, but also provide back-up coverage for the Leipsic village EMT squad.
1990-1997 Milestones
PRO-TEC Inception
First Commercial Operations (CGL1)
PRO-TEC Dedication Ceremony
Established Internal EMT Squad
ISO 9002 Certification
First In-Line Roll Coater
QS 9000 Certification
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1996: ISO 9002 Certification
ISO 9002 is an international standard that provides guidance in the development and implementation of an effective quality management system.
1990-1997 Milestones
PRO-TEC Inception
First Commercial Operations (CGL1)
PRO-TEC Dedication Ceremony
Established Internal EMT Squad
ISO 9002 Certification
First In-Line Roll Coater
QS 9000 Certification
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1997: First In-Line Roll Coater
The first of its kind in the industry, it has since become a standard for automotive quality, hot-dip galvanizing lines.
1990-1997 Milestones
PRO-TEC Inception
First Commercial Operations (CGL1)
PRO-TEC Dedication Ceremony
Established Internal EMT Squad
ISO 9002 Certification
First In-Line Roll Coater
QS 9000 Certification
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1997: QS 9000 Certification
1990-1997 Milestones
PRO-TEC Inception
First Commercial Operations (CGL1)
PRO-TEC Dedication Ceremony
Established Internal EMT Squad
ISO 9002 Certification
First In-Line Roll Coater
QS 9000 Certification
PRO-TEC is certified to the quality standard of industry-specific requirements developed by Daimler/Chrysler, Ford and General Motors.
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1998: First Commercial Operations (CGL2)
To meet increased demand, PRO-TEC added a second coating line, which at the time established PRO-TEC as the largest plant of its kind in the world.
1998-2003 Milestones
First Commercial Operations (CGL2)
First Domestic Commercial Shipmentsof Advanced High-Strength Steel
ORA Cultural Training for
All Associates
ISO 14001 Certification
Acceptance into EPA National Environmental Performance Track
Establishment of PRO-TEC Mission
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2000: First Domestic Commercial Shipments of Advanced High-Strength Steel
Advanced high-strength steel allows automakers to build more crashworthy vehicles while reducing weight. It means safer vehicles for passengers while improving fuel economy.
1998-2003 Milestones
First Commercial Operations (CGL2)
First Domestic Commercial Shipmentsof Advanced High-Strength Steel
ORA Cultural Training for
All Associates
ISO 14001 Certification
Acceptance into EPA National Environmental Performance Track
Establishment of PRO-TEC Mission
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2000: ORA Cultural Training for All Associates
Associates willing and able to demonstrate ownership, responsibility and accountability (ORA) continue to be a key to our success.
1998-2003 Milestones
First Commercial Operations (CGL2)
First Domestic Commercial Shipmentsof Advanced High-Strength Steel
ORA Cultural Training for
All Associates
ISO 14001 Certification
Acceptance into EPA National Environmental Performance Track
Establishment of PRO-TEC Mission
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2000: ISO 14001 Certification
This environmental management systems certification placed PRO-TEC among the first organizations in the area to satisfy these voluntary international standards.
1998-2003 Milestones
First Commercial Operations (CGL2)
1st Domestic Commercial Shipments of Advanced High Strength Steel
ORA Cultural Training for
All Associates
ISO 14001 Certification
Acceptance into EPA National Environmental Performance Track
Establishment of PRO-TEC Mission
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2003: Acceptance into EPA National
Environmental Performance Track
This program recognizes U.S. facilities with environmental performance that surpassescompliance with environmental laws, which include taking extra steps to reduce and prevent pollution, and being good corporate neighbors.
1998-2003 Milestones
First Commercial Operations (CGL2)
First Domestic Commercial Shipmentsof Advanced High-Strength Steel
ORA Cultural Training for
All Associates
ISO 14001 Certification
Acceptance into EPA National Environmental Performance Track
Establishment of PRO-TEC Mission
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2003: Establishment of PRO-TEC Mission
Twenty words that summarize what PRO-TEC stands for from customer, industry and community perspectives:
To foster human potential, a spirit of cooperation and technical innovation for the betterment of our industry, Associates and community.
1998-2003 Milestones
First Commercial Operations (CGL2)
First Domestic Commercial Shipmentsof Advanced High-Strength Steel
ORA Cultural Training for
All Associates
ISO 14001 Certification
Acceptance into EPA National Environmental Performance Track
Establishment of PRO-TEC Mission
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2004: TS 16949 Certification
This "sector-specific" certification shows our automotive customers worldwide that PRO-TEC is committed to being recognized as a long-term supplier of quality goods and services.
2004-2013 Milestones
TS 16949 Certification
Ohio Award for Excellence Governor’s Award
OSHA Voluntary Protection Program
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
ISO/IEC 17025 Certification
Continuous Annealing Line First Prime Coil
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2004: Ohio Award for Excellence
Governor’s Award
The state’s highest recognition for organizations that have demonstrated, through practicesand superior results, the highest level of excellence in areas including leadership, strategic planning and customer focus.
2004-2013 Milestones
TS 16949 Certification
Ohio Award for Excellence Governor’s Award
OSHA Voluntary Protection Program
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
ISO/IEC 17025 Certification
Continuous Annealing Line First Prime Coil
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2004: OSHA Voluntary
Protection Program
PRO-TEC became the first company of its kind to achieve “Star” status in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program. The award recognizes businesses with outstanding programs for preventing injuries and illnesses.
2004-2013 Milestones
TS 16949 Certification
Ohio Award for Excellence Governor’s Award
OSHA Voluntary Protection Program
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
ISO/IEC 17025 Certification
Continuous Annealing Line First Prime Coil
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2007: Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Each year, the U.S. Department of Commerce selects only a small number of companies for this prestigious award. It is the top honor a U.S. company can receive for quality achievement and performance excellence.
2004-2013 Milestones
TS 16949 Certification
Ohio Award for Excellence Governor’s Award
OSHA Voluntary Protection Program
Malcolm Baldrige National
Quality Award
ISO/IEC 17025 Certification
Continuous Annealing Line First
Prime Coil
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2008: ISO/IEC 17025 Certification
PRO-TEC’s quality assurance testing is certified to the recognized international standards for quality and reliability.
2004-2013 Milestones
TS 16949 Certification
Ohio Award for Excellence
Governor’s Award
OSHA Voluntary Protection Program
Malcolm Baldrige National
Quality Award
ISO/IEC 17025 Certification
Continuous Annealing Line First Prime Coil
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2013: Continuous Annealing Line First Prime Coil
Building on a legacy of continuous innovation, PRO-TEC launched the Continuous Annealing Line to process steel grades up to 50% stronger than on the CG lines with superior flatness. These properties help automakers fabricate lighter, safer parts to meet the stringent 2025 CAFE standards.
2004-2013 Milestones
TS 16949 Certification
Ohio Award for Excellence Governor’s Award
OSHA Voluntary Protection Program
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
ISO/IEC 17025 Certification
Continuous Annealing Line First
Prime Coil