At Securit Metal Products, we believe that a fastening solution is only as dependable as the manufacturing processes behind it. For more than 70 years, we have served as an American source for solid rivets, supplying permanent fastening solutions for heavy equipment, marine vessels, semi-trailers, and other demanding applications.
Today, we are pleased to announce an important milestone in that history: Securit Metal Products LLC has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Issued by Intertek under certificate number 0248568, the certification applies to our quality management system for the manufacture of solid rivets. It independently confirms our strengthened approach to quality and reflects our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
This certification is more than a plaque on the wall. It represents the processes, accountability, documentation, and ongoing evaluation required to maintain a quality management system that meets a globally recognized standard.
What Does ISO 9001:2015 Certification Actually Mean?
Transparency and accountability are central to the way we work. We want our customers, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers to understand exactly what this certification covers.
| Certification Detail | Securit Registration Data |
| Certifying Body | Intertek |
| Certificate Number | 0248568 |
| Standard | ISO 9001:2015 |
| Certification Scope | Manufacture of solid rivets |
| Certified Location | Main site in Dowagiac, Michigan |
| Initial Certification Date | June 18, 2026 |
| Certification Decision Date | June 18, 2026 |
| Issuing Date | June 18, 2026 |
| Valid Through | June 17, 2029 (subject to continued maintenance) |
Through the certification process, our quality management system was independently assessed against the requirements of ISO 9001:2015. The certification confirms that we have established a structured framework for managing quality, evaluating performance, addressing issues, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
A 70-Year Legacy Built Around Solid Rivets
Since 1952, Securit Metal Products has maintained a clear manufacturing focus: producing solid rivets and permanent fastening solutions for demanding industrial applications.
Our Dowagiac, Michigan, facility houses more than 50 metal header machines and has the capacity to produce more than four million rivets each day. We offer more than 3,600 stock solid rivets across 20 materials, nine finishes, and 17 head styles. Our material capabilities include aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, and steel.
That depth allows us to support a wide range of standard and custom requirements while maintaining the specialized knowledge that comes from decades of dedicated solid rivet manufacturing.
Our internal quality standards have long supported our reputation as a dependable domestic manufacturer. Achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification takes that commitment a step further by providing third-party confirmation that the management system behind our manufacturing operation conforms to an internationally recognized quality standard.
What ISO 9001:2015 Means for Solid Rivet Manufacturing
ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized standard for quality management systems. It provides a framework for organizations to understand customer requirements, manage processes consistently, evaluate performance, address nonconformities, and pursue continual improvement.
For solid rivet manufacturing, process discipline matters.
Solid rivets are used across transportation, marine fabrication, agriculture, industrial equipment, structural assemblies, and other applications where dependable permanent fastening is essential. Material selection, dimensions, head style, finish, installation, and application requirements can all affect the suitability of a fastener.
Our ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system supports the processes used to manufacture these products. From reviewing customer requirements and controlling production activities to maintaining documentation and evaluating performance, the framework helps us approach quality systematically.
It also incorporates risk-based thinking. That means identifying potential concerns, considering how they could affect operations or customers, and taking appropriate action before those concerns become larger problems.
The certification does not replace product drawings, specifications, inspections, customer approvals, or application-specific requirements. Instead, it provides a stronger organizational foundation for managing those responsibilities consistently.
Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement is a central principle of ISO 9001:2015. At Securit Metal Products, we view certification not as a final destination, but as a framework that will help guide our work moving forward.
Maintaining an effective quality management system requires regular review, employee participation, performance evaluation, corrective action, and a willingness to improve established processes.
For our customers, this commitment supports several practical benefits.
Greater Process Consistency
Documented and controlled processes help support consistency across production runs and repeat orders. They also create clearer responsibilities for the people involved in reviewing requirements, manufacturing products, inspecting output, and preparing orders for shipment.
More Informed Decision-Making
A structured quality management system encourages the use of performance information to evaluate how well processes are working. This helps our team identify patterns, respond to issues systematically, and make decisions based on documented information.
Continued Attention to Efficiency
Continuous improvement means regularly looking for opportunities to strengthen workflows, reduce unnecessary waste, and make better use of manufacturing resources. These efforts can support more responsive production and continued value for our customers.
Proactive Problem-Solving
The ISO 9001 framework supports a structured approach to identifying risks, reviewing nonconformities, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions. This helps us learn from issues and strengthen the processes intended to prevent their recurrence.
Stronger Alignment With Customer Requirements
Quality begins with understanding what the customer needs. Our management system reinforces the importance of reviewing specifications, communicating requirements clearly, and maintaining the documentation needed to support each order.
Building Confidence Across the Supply Chain
Modern manufacturing supply chains are complex. Buyers and engineering teams need suppliers that can understand technical requirements, maintain process controls, communicate effectively, and respond when conditions change.
ISO 9001:2015 certification gives our customers additional confidence that the management system supporting Securit’s solid rivet manufacturing has been independently evaluated against a respected international standard.
It also reinforces our commitment to accountability. Quality is not the responsibility of a single department. It requires participation across leadership, manufacturing, operations, engineering support, and quality functions.
Every part of the organization has a role in maintaining the system and continuing to improve its effectiveness.
Looking Ahead at Securit
Achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification is an important moment for the entire Securit Metal Products team. It reflects the time, expertise, discipline, and cooperation required to build and implement an effective quality management system.
Maintaining the certification through its current validity period will require continued diligence, internal evaluation, and participation from employees across the company. We are proud of the work completed to reach this milestone, but we also recognize that the larger responsibility begins now.
As we look ahead, our mission remains focused: to provide dependable, American-made solid rivets for the manufacturers, distributors, and industries that rely on permanent fastening solutions.
We will continue investing in our people, equipment, and processes while using the ISO 9001:2015 framework to support stronger performance and ongoing improvement.
Partner With an ISO 9001:2015-Certified Manufacturer
Whether you need standard solid rivets from our extensive inventory or custom products manufactured to your specifications, the Securit Metal Products team is ready to support your requirements.
Discover what a dedicated focus on solid rivet manufacturing, strengthened by an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system, can bring to your supply chain.
Call (269) 782-7076
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