NSF Becomes Preferred Certification Body For 齿辞尘别迟谤测鈥檚 Thomasnet庐 Industrial Sourcing Platform
NSF, a global leader in public health and safety certification, has partnered with Xometry's Thomasnet庐 as its preferred certification body. This collaboration will enable over 500,000 suppliers on the Thomasnet platform to access NSF's comprehensive certification services, including crucial certifications like ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for DoD contracts.
The partnership aims to strengthen supply chain resilience by allowing manufacturers to verify supplier credentials through NSF certifications. As part of the agreement, NSF will promote Thomasnet as a platform for manufacturing businesses, while both organizations will jointly promote information about various certifications. This initiative comes at a critical time when manufacturers are seeking to diversify their supplier base and enhance supply chain flexibility.
NSF, leader mondiale nella certificazione per la salute pubblica e la sicurezza, ha stretto una partnership con Thomasnet庐 di Xometry come suo ente di certificazione preferito. Questa collaborazione permetter脿 a oltre 500.000 fornitori sulla piattaforma Thomasnet di accedere ai servizi completi di certificazione NSF, incluse certificazioni fondamentali come ISO 9001, IATF 16949 e la Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) per i contratti del Dipartimento della Difesa.
L鈥檕biettivo della partnership 猫 rafforzare la resilienza della catena di approvvigionamento consentendo ai produttori di verificare le credenziali dei fornitori tramite le certificazioni NSF. Nell鈥檃mbito dell鈥檃ccordo, NSF promuover脿 Thomasnet come piattaforma per le imprese manifatturiere, mentre entrambe le organizzazioni diffonderanno congiuntamente informazioni sulle diverse certificazioni. Questa iniziativa arriva in un momento cruciale, in cui i produttori cercano di diversificare la propria base di fornitori e migliorare la flessibilit脿 della supply chain.
NSF, l铆der global en certificaci贸n de salud p煤blica y seguridad, se ha asociado con Thomasnet庐 de Xometry como su organismo de certificaci贸n preferido. Esta colaboraci贸n permitir谩 a m谩s de 500,000 proveedores en la plataforma Thomasnet acceder a los completos servicios de certificaci贸n de NSF, incluyendo certificaciones clave como ISO 9001, IATF 16949 y la Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) para contratos del Departamento de Defensa.
La alianza tiene como objetivo fortalecer la resiliencia de la cadena de suministro al permitir que los fabricantes verifiquen las credenciales de los proveedores mediante las certificaciones NSF. Como parte del acuerdo, NSF promover谩 Thomasnet como una plataforma para negocios manufactureros, mientras que ambas organizaciones promover谩n conjuntamente informaci贸n sobre diversas certificaciones. Esta iniciativa llega en un momento cr铆tico, cuando los fabricantes buscan diversificar su base de proveedores y mejorar la flexibilidad de la cadena de suministro.
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NSF, leader mondial dans la certification de la sant茅 publique et de la s茅curit茅, s鈥檈st associ茅 脿 Thomasnet庐 de Xometry en tant qu鈥檕rganisme de certification privil茅gi茅. Cette collaboration permettra 脿 plus de 500 000 fournisseurs sur la plateforme Thomasnet d鈥檃cc茅der aux services complets de certification de NSF, incluant des certifications essentielles telles que ISO 9001, IATF 16949 et la Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) pour les contrats du D茅partement de la D茅fense.
Ce partenariat vise 脿 renforcer la r茅silience de la cha卯ne d鈥檃pprovisionnement en permettant aux fabricants de v茅rifier les qualifications de leurs fournisseurs via les certifications NSF. Dans le cadre de cet accord, NSF fera la promotion de Thomasnet comme plateforme pour les entreprises manufacturi猫res, tandis que les deux organisations diffuseront conjointement des informations sur diverses certifications. Cette initiative intervient 脿 un moment crucial o霉 les fabricants cherchent 脿 diversifier leur base de fournisseurs et 脿 am茅liorer la flexibilit茅 de leur cha卯ne d鈥檃pprovisionnement.
NSF, ein weltweit f眉hrendes Unternehmen f眉r Zertifizierungen im Bereich 枚ffentliche Gesundheit und Sicherheit, hat eine Partnerschaft mit Xometrys Thomasnet庐 als bevorzugte Zertifizierungsstelle geschlossen. Durch diese Zusammenarbeit erhalten 眉ber 500.000 Lieferanten auf der Thomasnet-Plattform Zugang zu den umfassenden Zertifizierungsdienstleistungen von NSF, einschlie脽lich wichtiger Zertifikate wie ISO 9001, IATF 16949 und Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) f眉r DoD-Vertr盲ge.
Das Ziel der Partnerschaft ist es, die Resilienz der Lieferkette zu st盲rken, indem Herstellern erm枚glicht wird, die Qualifikationen ihrer Lieferanten mittels NSF-Zertifizierungen zu 眉berpr眉fen. Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung wird NSF Thomasnet als Plattform f眉r Fertigungsunternehmen f枚rdern, w盲hrend beide Organisationen gemeinsam Informationen zu verschiedenen Zertifizierungen verbreiten werden. Diese Initiative kommt zu einem entscheidenden Zeitpunkt, da Hersteller ihre Lieferantenbasis diversifizieren und die Flexibilit盲t der Lieferkette verbessern m枚chten.
- Partnership provides access to crucial certifications for 500,000+ suppliers
- Enhances supplier credibility through NSF's globally recognized certification services
- Strengthens Thomasnet's position in industrial marketplace by offering valuable certification options
- Facilitates access to DoD contracts through CMMC certification opportunities
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NSF partnership enhances Thomasnet's value proposition by providing certification services to 500,000+ suppliers, strengthening Xometry's supplier services portfolio.
The strategic partnership between NSF and Xometry's Thomasnet platform represents a significant enhancement to Xometry's supplier services portfolio. By integrating NSF's comprehensive certification capabilities with Thomasnet's extensive network of over 500,000 suppliers, Xometry is addressing a critical market need amid ongoing supply chain challenges.
This collaboration tackles three key business objectives: 1) It provides Thomasnet suppliers with access to valuable certifications that can differentiate them in a competitive marketplace, including specialized certifications like CMMC that are required for lucrative Department of Defense contracts; 2) It enhances Xometry's value proposition to suppliers on its platform, potentially driving increased supplier retention and acquisition; and 3) It creates a new customer acquisition channel for NSF's certification services.
The timing is particularly strategic given the current business environment's focus on supply chain resilience and flexibility. For Xometry, this partnership represents a non-capital intensive way to expand service offerings through its Thomasnet platform, potentially increasing both the platform's utility and revenue opportunities from its supplier base.
The deal aligns with Xometry's apparent strategy of developing its Supplier Services portfolio beyond basic marketplace functionality. By incorporating high-value certification services from a respected organization like NSF, Xometry strengthens its position as a comprehensive solution for industrial suppliers looking to grow their businesses in an increasingly certification-dependent marketplace.
This agreement gives suppliers on Thomasnet the ability to earn certifications from NSF鈥檚 wide-ranging portfolio of services
ANN ARBOR, Mich. and NORTH BETHESDA, Md., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NSF, a recognized global leader in public health and safety certification, today announced that it has become the for 齿辞尘别迟谤测鈥檚 Thomasnet庐, the digital platform that connects industrial buyers with more than 500,000 suppliers across America.
The agreement means that:
- Suppliers listed on Thomasnet will have the opportunity to earn certifications, including management system certifications, from NSF鈥檚 wide-ranging portfolio of services.
- NSF will promote Thomasnet as a platform for manufacturing businesses to reach new audiences.
- NSF and Thomas will jointly promote information on a broad range of certifications, including Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), a growing requirement for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
鈥淭his collaboration comes at a time when many manufacturers are looking to engage new and multiple suppliers to enhance their supply chain resilience and improve flexibility,鈥� said Sameer Vachani, Senior Director of Enterprise Solutions for NSF. 鈥淭he importance of suppliers earning NSF certification, especially amid supply chain pressures, will be key to them delivering consistent, quality products for end users.鈥�
鈥淚n an era of unprecedented supply chain disruption, Thomasnet is an indispensable engine connecting buyers with qualified suppliers that are essential to fortifying domestic sourcing strategies and strengthening supply chain resiliency,鈥� said Rachel Zepernick, General Manager of Thomas. 鈥淏y offering NSF鈥檚 full range of certifications on Thomasnet, we鈥檙e giving American manufacturers another important tool for growing their businesses.鈥�
NSF brings expertise across globally recognized standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), IATF 16949 (Automotive), AS9100 (Aerospace), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 27001/ISO 20000/CMMC (Information Security), SQF/FSSC/BRC/ISO 22000 (Food Safety) and ISO 13485 (Medical Devices).
These are widely required in manufacturing, industrial, and B2B sectors.
Thomas, the industrial buying engine, connects buyers with over 500,000 suppliers鈥� companies across the US and Canada. Built on the foundation of the trusted Thomas Register of American Manufacturers, the modern digital platform serves diverse industrial sectors and enables buyers to reach and connect with the right suppliers for their specific manufacturing needs. Thomasnet, a core offering within 齿辞尘别迟谤测鈥檚 broader Supplier Services portfolio, delivers a full range of digital marketing services aimed at helping suppliers grow their business and reach new customers in the highly competitive industrial marketplace.
About NSF
is an independent, global services organization dedicated to improving human and planet health for more than 80 years by developing public health standards and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services and digital solutions to the food, nutrition, water, life sciences and consumer goods industries. NSF has 40,000 clients in 110 countries and is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Medical Device Safety.
About Xometry
(NASDAQ: XMTR) , popular industrial sourcing platform and suite of cloud-based services are rapidly digitizing the manufacturing industry. Xometry provides manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business and makes it easy for buyers to get the instant pricing and lead times to create locally resilient supply chains. The Xometry Instant Quoting Engine庐 analyzes complex parts in real time, matches buyers with the right suppliers globally, and provides accurate pricing and lead times. Learn more at 聽or follow @Xometry.
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