NSF Becomes Preferred Certification Body For Xometry’s Thomasnet® Industrial Sourcing Platform
NSF, a global leader in public health and safety certification, has partnered with Xometry's Thomasnet® 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® di Xometry come suo ente di certificazione preferito. Questa collaborazione permetterà 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’obiettivo della partnership è rafforzare la resilienza della catena di approvvigionamento consentendo ai produttori di verificare le credenziali dei fornitori tramite le certificazioni NSF. Nell’ambito dell’accordo, NSF promuoverà 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 flessibilità della supply chain.
NSF, líder global en certificación de salud pública y seguridad, se ha asociado con Thomasnet® de Xometry como su organismo de certificación preferido. Esta colaboración permitirá a más de 500,000 proveedores en la plataforma Thomasnet acceder a los completos servicios de certificación 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 promoverá Thomasnet como una plataforma para negocios manufactureros, mientras que ambas organizaciones promoverán conjuntamente información sobre diversas certificaciones. Esta iniciativa llega en un momento crítico, cuando los fabricantes buscan diversificar su base de proveedores y mejorar la flexibilidad de la cadena de suministro.
NSF는 공중 보건 및 안전 인증 분야의 글로벌 선도 기업으로서 Xometry의 Thomasnet®과 선호하는 인증 기관으로 협력하게 되었습니다. 이번 협력을 통해 Thomasnet 플랫폼에 있는 50만 개 이상의 공급업체가 ISO 9001, IATF 16949, 국방부 계약을 위한 사이버보안 성숙도 모델 인증(CMMC) 등 NSF의 종합 인증 서비스를 이용할 수 있게 됩니다.
이번 파트너십은 제조업체가 NSF 인증을 통해 공급업체 자격을 검증할 수 있도록 하여 공급망 회복력을 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 협약의 일환으로 NSF는 제조업체를 위한 플랫폼으로 Thomasnet을 홍보하며, 양 기관은 다양한 인증에 관한 정보를 공동으로 홍보할 예정입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 제조업체들이 공급업체 기반을 다변화하고 공급망 유연성을 높이고자 하는 중요한 시기에 이루어졌습니다.
NSF, leader mondial dans la certification de la santé publique et de la sécurité, s’est associé à Thomasnet® de Xometry en tant qu’organisme de certification privilégié. Cette collaboration permettra à plus de 500 000 fournisseurs sur la plateforme Thomasnet d’accéder 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 Département de la Défense.
Ce partenariat vise à renforcer la résilience de la chaîne d’approvisionnement en permettant aux fabricants de vérifier 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 manufacturières, tandis que les deux organisations diffuseront conjointement des informations sur diverses certifications. Cette initiative intervient à un moment crucial où les fabricants cherchent à diversifier leur base de fournisseurs et à améliorer la flexibilité de leur chaîne d’approvisionnement.
NSF, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen für Zertifizierungen im Bereich öffentliche Gesundheit und Sicherheit, hat eine Partnerschaft mit Xometrys Thomasnet® als bevorzugte Zertifizierungsstelle geschlossen. Durch diese Zusammenarbeit erhalten über 500.000 Lieferanten auf der Thomasnet-Plattform Zugang zu den umfassenden Zertifizierungsdienstleistungen von NSF, einschließlich wichtiger Zertifikate wie ISO 9001, IATF 16949 und Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) für DoD-Verträge.
Das Ziel der Partnerschaft ist es, die Resilienz der Lieferkette zu stärken, indem Herstellern ermöglicht wird, die Qualifikationen ihrer Lieferanten mittels NSF-Zertifizierungen zu überprüfen. Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung wird NSF Thomasnet als Plattform für Fertigungsunternehmen fördern, während beide Organisationen gemeinsam Informationen zu verschiedenen Zertifizierungen verbreiten werden. Diese Initiative kommt zu einem entscheidenden Zeitpunkt, da Hersteller ihre Lieferantenbasis diversifizieren und die Flexibilität der Lieferkette verbessern möchten.
- 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’s 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 preferred certification body for Xometry’s Thomasnet®, 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’s 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.
“This 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,” said Sameer Vachani, Senior Director of Enterprise Solutions for NSF. “The importance of suppliers earning NSF certification, especially amid supply chain pressures, will be key to them delivering consistent, quality products for end users.”
“In 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,” said Rachel Zepernick, General Manager of Thomas. “By offering NSF’s full range of certifications on Thomasnet, we’re giving American manufacturers another important tool for growing their businesses.”
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’ 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 Xometry’s 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
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
Xometry’s (NASDAQ: XMTR) AI-powered marketplace, popular Thomasnet® 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® analyzes complex parts in real time, matches buyers with the right suppliers globally, and provides accurate pricing and lead times. Learn more at www.xometry.com or follow @Xometry.
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