Takeuchi Facility in South Carolina Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The Takeuchi-US assembly plant in Moore, South Carolina has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification. This certification underscores Takeuchi’s commitment to producing equipment that meets the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.

“One of our strategic objectives for 2025 was to create a business and/or quality management system that would allow for scale,” said Chris Burdette, director of operations at Takeuchi’s Moore facility. “Our culture is to show up each day with the intention of Making Our Best Better—Takeuchi’s 2025 motto— for our team members and customers.

“This certification is just another example of our vision becoming a reality through strong action planning, collaboration, and execution. I firmly believe that our mentality, when we began this objective, set us apart and allowed us to be successful. ISO certification was not the destination, but instead, a verification of effectiveness for the system we installed to manage change, mitigate risk, and leverage opportunities with speed.”

Achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification is no small feat. It recognizes that an organization has implemented a quality management system (QMS) meeting the requirements of the international ISO 9001 standard. The process typically takes a minimum of one to two years to achieve, requiring companies to fully understand the standard, assess gaps, document processes, implement a plan and undergo an audit to ensure they meet the standard’s requirements for consistent quality and customer satisfaction.

“To achieve ISO certification, we embraced the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle as our compass,” said Alisha Needs, quality manager at Takeuchi’s Moore facility. “We began by honestly assessing where we stood and envisioning where we needed to be. With guidance from seasoned experts and a clear understanding of our strengths and gaps, we transformed insight into action. Our team didn’t just follow a plan—we owned it, executed it, and elevated our standards. It wasn’t just about certification; it was about becoming better than we were yesterday.”

For Takeuchi customers, the certification provides assurance that their compact equipment meets the highest quality standards. Thanks to data-driven evaluation and feedback, Takeuchi can determine any processes that need improvement and quickly take action using a customer-first approach that reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to the people who depend on their machines every day.