Lindquist Machine Company Achieves NQA-1 Compliance, Expanding Build to print Manufacturing Support for Commercial and Government Nuclear Programs
NQA-1 quality program strengthens documentation, traceability and audit readiness for Tier 1 defense and DOE contractors
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Green Bay, WI | February 7, 2026
Lindquist Machine Company (LMC) announced that its quality assurance program now meets NQA-1 requirements, qualifying the company to support commercial and government nuclear programs through build to print manufacturing under documented, auditable quality controls.
This milestone addresses a documented nuclear supply chain constraint by expanding the limited pool of manufacturers capable of supporting regulated nuclear work without introducing qualification or schedule risk.
Addressing a persistent nuclear supply chain constraint
For nuclear and advanced reactor programs, manufacturing risk is rarely defined by whether a component can be produced. It is defined by whether the supplier can deliver complete, reviewable documentation, maintain material traceability and pass audits without delays or nonconformances.
Tier 1 contractors and DOE programs operate within tightly controlled supplier ecosystems where qualification timelines are long, and the number of compliant manufacturers is limited. Industry data shows the population of NQA-1 qualified suppliers has declined over the past decade while nuclear and DOE program demand continues to accelerate.
What NQA-1 compliance enables for nuclear customers
With an NQA-1 compliant quality assurance program in place, LMC is positioned to reduce supplier qualification friction by delivering the controls nuclear customers require, including:
- Complete quality data packages aligned with nuclear program requirements
- Material certifications and full traceability from receipt through delivery
- Weld maps, procedure qualifications and documented records retention
- Vendor control and documented quality flowdowns
- Audit-ready processes designed to withstand third-party and customer review
These capabilities support procurement, supplier quality and program execution teams responsible for managing risk across multi-tier nuclear supply chains.
Clear scope aligned with nuclear expectations
LMC’s nuclear capability is focused on build to print manufacturing and assembly. The company executes customer designs under stringent quality, documentation and traceability controls and does not perform nuclear system design.
This scope aligns with Tier 1 contractor expectations and supports efficient integration into existing nuclear programs.
Leadership perspective
“In nuclear programs, documentation and traceability are often as critical as the part itself,” said Bryan Peters, President and CEO of Lindquist Machine Company. “Our NQA-1 quality program was built to support customers who need build to print partners that can meet audit requirements, maintain control across the supply chain and execute without creating downstream risk.”
Why LMC is positioned to support nuclear programs
Beyond certification, LMC brings vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and long-term workforce stability to nuclear customers seeking predictable execution.
Machining, fabrication, welding and assembly are performed under one roof, reducing handoffs that commonly introduce traceability gaps. The company’s project communication practices emphasize early issue visibility and disciplined execution, supporting schedule confidence in regulated environments.
LMC also adds geographic diversity as a Midwest-based supplier within nuclear and defense supply chains that are often regionally concentrated.
Established manufacturing foundation
Lindquist Machine Company operates a 130,000-square-foot manufacturing campus (110,000 manufacturing & 20,000 office) supporting complex custom equipment, precision machining and large-scale assembly. The company maintains ISO 9001 certification as its baseline quality management system, with an ASME NQA-1–compliant quality assurance program layered on top to meet nuclear requirements. LMC began supporting nuclear-related manufacturing work prior to formal certification compliance, building experience with regulated quality requirements that informed the development of its NQA-1 compliant quality program.
Supporting nuclear, defense, and DOE programs
With NQA-1 compliance in place, LMC is immediately available to engage with nuclear, DoD and DOE customers seeking build to print manufacturing partners capable of meeting stringent quality and documentation requirements. NQA-1 compliance significantly reduces the supplier qualification burden compared to non-certified manufacturers.
For additional context on what NQA-1 compliance enables for procurement and supplier quality teams, read the full overview here.
About Lindquist Machine Company
Founded in 1946, Lindquist Machine Company / Lindquist Machine Co., LLC (LMC) is a custom machine builder based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. LMC delivers build to print manufacturing, custom equipment, and complex assemblies for regulated and performance-driven industries including defense, government, energy, medical, packaging, and industrial manufacturing. The company integrates machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly operations under disciplined quality systems to support demanding applications. Lindquist Machine Company operates an NQA-1 compliant quality assurance program supporting regulated nuclear manufacturing. Learn more at lmc-corp.com.
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