At Blacks Fasteners Ltd, we are dedicated to providing our customers with high-quality structural fasteners and stud bolts. We source these products in compliance with recognised international standards as outlined by Steel Construction New Zealand’s (SCNZ) Bolt Importer Charter (BIC) Scheme, ensuring the integrity and reliability of our offerings. Our products adhere to the following manufacturing standards:

• Property class 8.8 structural fastener assemblies manufactured to AS/NZS 1252.1:2016 (verification testing to AS/NZS 1252.2:2016).
• Property class 8.8 stud bolts manufactured to DIN 976-1.
• Property class 8.8 and 10.9 structural fastener assemblies manufactured to EN 14399-3 HR.
• Property class 8 nuts and hardened washers manufactured to AS/NZS 1252 (supplied with property class 8.8 stud bolts) (verification testing to AS/NZS 1252.2:2016).

We are committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in our sourcing practices. As part of our adherence to the BIC Scheme, we undertake the following:

• New Supplier Due Diligence: We conduct thorough due diligence on new suppliers to ensure they meet our stringent quality standards, including factory audits and product testing, to ensure the product meets the relevant standards.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: We regularly monitor our suppliers to ensure ongoing compliance with standards through documentation reviews and product inspections to ensure consistent quality and reliability.
• Purchase Order Requirements: We are implementing strict purchase order requirements for structural fasteners and stud bolts to ensure we meet the stringent requirements set out in the BIC Scheme.
• Purchasing Through Intermediaries: When sourcing products through intermediaries, we ensure traceability to the manufacturer and compliance with all relevant standards to maintain the highest standards of product quality and compliance.

Blacks Fasteners Ltd is in the process of obtaining ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification for our entire organisation. This certification is a crucial step towards being audited for compliance with the BIC Scheme and receiving our Bolt Importer Charter Certification from Steel Construction New Zealand. Once certified, we will proceed with the necessary audits to confirm our adherence to the BIC Scheme requirements

While we work towards completing the ISO 9001 certification and BIC Scheme audit process, we assure our customers that Blacks Fasteners Ltd is committed to upholding the highest standards in the industry and to providing high-quality products that meet the highest standards of safety and reliability. Our dedication to quality and our ongoing efforts to comply with the Bolt Importer Charter scheme reflect our dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.

For any inquiries or further information, please do not hesitate to contact our team. We appreciate your continued support and trust in our products.