Milestones

1953:

RUD was the first manufacturer to receive H1 certification for high-strength, quality chains

1968:

"Industry in the Environment" Gold Medal – in recognition of our innovative factory site

1972:

First official approval for the production of round steel chains to DIN 5684

1992:

No. 1 for certification of the Quality Assurance System to ISO 9001

1994:

No. 1 approval for VIP Special Quality

2001:

First chain manufacturer to receive the joint Quality & Environmental Management System certification to ISO 9001/ 14001

2006:

No. 1 with licence for sling chains in Grade 10 according to PAS 1061 and components for slings in Grade 10

2007:

No. 1 with licence for sling chains and components in Grade 12

2009:

Certificate of approval as a contractor for German Federal Armed Forces aircraft systems