QUALITY CONTROL ON ALL OPERATIONAL STAGE OF PRODUCTION:

The customer is the real employer of Plastiche Cassano staff. To give the customer the maximum
satisfaction of service and quality, it is necessary that we all in Plastiche Cassano commit ourselves in full, with honesty and severe control during all phases of production in order to obtain the best of quality. There is not much difference between working well or badly, but in the long term unsatisfactory results can be very damaging for us all.

How we obtain the high standard of quality of our products:

1. Over 50 years of experience - Mainly we have achieved it through long experience. We started to manufacture our products in 1960, in the old factory of via Roma n. 13. In the same year we became members of the Chamber of Commerce with number 84585. However the owners of Plastiche Cassano originated from the family business founded by the grandfather, Mr. Francesco Assaghi. The old company was founded in 1925 and was situated in Cassano Magnago, via Mazzel, 42. It was specialized in the production of handlebar grips made with buffalo horn. Immediately after World War II, the first handlebar grips in plastic, backelite and acetate were produced. In those days the production capacity was of about 1.000 pairs of grips per day. Nowadays we produce over 100.000 pairs of grips per day. 70% of our products are exported worldwide.

2. Quality raw materials from higly reputable - It is vital for us is to are raw materials of top quality, bought from highly reputable suppliers, with consistency of top quality. The raw materials comply with the European Safety regulations. Standard EN/71 (non toxic). The Plastiche Cassano Company execute severe quality control over the raw material both in house, and at specialized laboratories which issue certificates of quality. Most of our competitors stock the raw materials in the open. We don't. We stock only indoors in order to prevent deterioration caused by atmospheric conditions.

3. Quality control in all phases of productions - The production process is established by firm written rules, and circulated to all our staff. From the tool making department to the produced goods departments, everything is properly planned and controlled.

4. Thorough check for products - The quality control of the produced pieces takes place twice: the first one during the production phase, when each operator has the necessary time and the obligation of controlling every single piece produced, and every 100 pieces has to check the aesthetical and dimensional features with specialized instruments. The second quality control takes place before packing the products, when an operator performs a further control of dimensions and finishing of 3 pieces for every single carton, in total a check varying from 100 to 200 pieces according to the different model of grips. The products are boxed in strong cartons of small or medium sizes in order to offer easy handling, and adequate protection during the transport.

5. Tests during races - For the last 15 years we have submitted our products marketed under the trade mark "Pro Grip", for race testing at events up to world championship level in three fields. From these experienced champions we gather useful information for ever improving the quality of our mass production.

6. Assurance - All products supplies are covered by insurance for a maximum liability of one billion lire (about 800.000 $) for any possible damage, accident or death that should be attributed to our products.
The whole process is accompanied by the responsible attitude of all cooperators of the Plastiche Cassano company: from the proprietors to the last employee. This sound attitude allows us to offer a high quality product et a reasonable price and to proudly include among our customers the most important and famous companies in the world of two wheeled transport - general industry - hospital and agriculture.