QUESTION:
From: Eugene P., March 6, 2017 -
During the past months, we have received several inquiries asking if our company was API Q1 certified or if we had an API 6A monogram. How much does it cost to get API Q1 certified and get an API 6A monogram license? We are a small shop that has a total of 50 employees, so knowing the estimated cost upfront is important.
REPLY:
From: ATCS, Ask the Experts, March 6, 2017
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