Maxpower Automotive Limited Deploys Powerway Software for APQP and PPAP.

August 2006: West Bromwich based Maxpower Automotive Limited has selected APQP and PPAP software from Powerway as part of its overall TS16949 strategy.

Powerway’s Quality Planner application is already in use at of hundreds of

automotive supply companies worldwide. This tool helps generate and manage all the required APQP and PPAP information and documentation and with its ability to link data to MS Project is a very powerful tool.

We look forward greatly to working with Darren Smith (Quality Manager at

Maxpower) and his team in the coming months and years to ensure another successful

Powerway implementation.

About Maxpower Automotive Ltd

Operating from it's site in West Bromwich, centrally situated and in close proximity to the major motorway network, the Company manufactures a diverse range of tube manipulations and pipe assemblies, in ferrous, non-ferrous and nylon materials, primarily for major automotive customers.

A comprehensive range of CNC tube bending machines is complemented by hand bending, end forming, furnace brazing, induction brazing, hand brazing, fabrications and welding facilities, which allow a highly skilled and trained workforce, to meet the ever increasing expectations of the automotive industry. A team of engineers, with comprehensive project management experience, offer expertise to progress from concept to prototype to volume production, in minimum time at minimum cost. Lean Manufacturing tools are incorporated into a production process which includes Poke Yoke techniques and is governed by a Quality Management System with QS9000 accreditation to support a philosophy of Right First Time, Right Every Time, Right On Time. Company wide commitment to customer service has resulted in a demonstrable record of best-in-class, delivered quality and schedule adherence performance with the consequence of customer satisfaction.