Shur-Lok Company

Shur-Lok has built a solid reputation as a leader in fastener innovation for high technology industries. The company's focus is strongly on aerospace, an area where Shur-Lok has demonstrated exceptional problem solving expertise.

History

Shur-Lok Company was founded in Los Angeles, California in 1951 by Frederick W. Rohé and remains a private concern today. Although no longer involved in the daily operation of the business, the company's dominance in its key product lines is due in large part to early patents awarded to Frederick W. Rohé.

From this one-man embryonic beginning, Shur-Lok has expanded into a worldwide organization, with headquarters in Irvine, California and an independent affiliate, Shur-Lok International S.A., based in Belgium. Over the years, Shur-Lok has helped give birth to other fine organizations, including Rohé Scientific Corporation, a supplier of ultrasonic diagnostic equipment for health care; Shurtronics Corporation, an early pioneer of nondestructive testing equipment; and a Belgian manufacturer of control rods for aircraft.

Shur-Lok has built a solid reputation as a leader in fastener innovation for high technology industries. The company's focus is strongly on aerospace, an area where Shur-Lok has demonstrated exceptional problem-solving expertise, developing thousands of proprietary aerospace fastener designs, many of which have become industry standards.

January 6, 2006
Precision Castparts Corp. completes acquisition of Shur-Lok

People

People are an essential part of the quality equation. Employees work as a team to achieve standards of quality that earn recognition and praise from Shur-Lok's customers. Teams meet to explore new methods in an effort to reduce cost without compromising quality.

The company's Continuous Improvement Program stresses employee involvement in producing quality products every time. Every team member participates in building quality into the finished product by improving production, reducing variability and cost, and controlling processes.

Quality Assurance

Precision Manufacturing-Quality Assured
Shur-Lok's precision manufacturing facilities provide a high degree of flexibility for satisfying both large and small volume production requirements.

From purchasing the latest CNC equipment to building its own secondary operation and assembly machines, Shur-Lok capitalizes on cutting edge manufacturing technology. The company regularly upgrades equipment as it strives to achieve World Class Manufacturing.From purchasing the latest CNC equipment to building its own secondary operation and assembly machines, Shur-Lok capitalizes on cutting edge manufacturing technology. The company regularly upgrades equipment as it strives to achieve World Class Manufacturing.

Through cellular manufacturing, operators are cross-trained to run most machines in their cell, and they take responsibility for the total production of the part. Many of Shur-Lok's machine operators are trained and certified to inspect their own work.

Extensive quality assurance programs verify the results. Skilled personnel and modern equipment for controlling and testing make certain that the company's fasteners and components adhere to the industry's highest quality standards. Shur-Lok Company's Quality Assurance system is AS9100 Certified. By setting the highest standards for itself, Shur-Lok also has achieved participation in self-release programs initiated by its major customers. Through these programs, designated Shur-Lok employees are authorized to act as the customer's inspectors so finished products can be shipped directly to customer stores and production lines without further examination.