Dofasco Tubular Products has announced that its Shelby, Ohio (USA) plant has been awarded certification for its compliance with the TS 16949 Quality Management System standard. The Shelby plant already holds a QS-9000 certification. The TS 16949 process specifies development of a Quality Management System that provides continuous improvement, emphasizes defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. It provides specific system requirements for the design, development and production of automotive related products.