DQE.L Regulatory News (DQE)

8 Jul 2008 08:57



DQ Entertainment plc ("DQE") 

Awarded ISO 9001:2000 Certification for Development & Production of 2D Traditional Animation, Flash, 3D Gaming Art & Animation

DQE First Animation & Gaming Art Company in India to receive Certification

DQ Entertainment plc ("DQE"), the AIM listed, India based animation entertainment company, today announces that it has been awarded the ISO 9001:2000 certification effective from 9th June 2008 by Det Norske Veritas, the leading international certification body.

DQE is the first animation company in India to receive certification from DNV, demonstrating the Company's long term commitment to comply with rigorous requirements to consistently improve whilst producing quality animation and gaming products. 

Certification is valid for the following product/ service range:

Development & Production of 2D traditional animation

Flash animation

3D Animation

3D Gaming art & animation

Tapaas Chakravarti Chairman & CEO of DQE Group said, "DQE concentrates on adhering to rigorous quality procedures in all its day-to-day operations. ISO certification supports our pursuit for continuous improvement and on-going commitment to provide our customers with assurance of quality of service. In addition, certification demonstrates to our clients our ability to meet internationally recognized standards for integrity and competence, highlighting DQE's position as one of the most-respected animation studios in the world. Our success in achieving recognition is due to the tremendous dedication and team work of our employees."

DQE's recent awards & recognitions:

Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific Award, 2006 & 2007

Emmy Award for Tutenstein, TV series on Discovery, 2007

International Manga & Anime Festival for Animation, Skyland, 2006

Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India Award, 2006

Gandhi Medal, Unesco Jury Award for Sachi, Ciak Junior Festival 2006 &2007

Pulicenella Award, Best TV Series Award for Action & Adventure, Skyland

BAF Award, Best Animated Feature Film for Choose Your Own Adventure, 2006

Enquires: 

Sumedha Saraogi, DQ Entertainment Limited

+91 40 2355 3726/27 or sumedha@dataquestinfoway.com

Gautam Seth, DQ Entertainment Limited

+91 40 2355 3726/27 or gautam@dqentertainment.com

Mark Edwards / Jeremy Garcia

Buchanan Communications

+44 (0)20 7466 5000

Jeremy Ellis / Chris Clarke

Evolution Securities

+44 (0)20 7071 4300

About DQE:

* DQ Entertainment plc is a leading animation production company engaged in the production of traditional / digital animation and game art development with a substantial workforce and a global client base

* DQ Entertainment plc currently produces animation for films, television series and console based games for a number of international production houses

* DQ Entertainment plc has approximately 80 clients including Walt Disney Television Animation, Nickelodeon Animation Studios Inc., Electronic Arts, Marvel, American Greetings, NBC-Universal, BBC, Method Films and Take 2 Interactive

* DQ Entertainment plc has very large international quality production facilities in Hyderabad, India.