QM Group OH-115U-OT Hydraulic Steering Kit for Outboard Engines up to 115 HP

QM Group

<h3>About QM Group</h3><p>Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada, <strong>QM Group</strong> (also known as Quality Model International) has grown into one of North America's most respected privately held plastics manufacturers. With a heritage rooted in generations of mold and tool building, the company brings deep craft knowledge to every part it produces — from the design stage all the way through distribution.</p><h3>A Family of Specialized Companies</h3><p>QM Group operates as a multi-division enterprise, encompassing QM Plastics, QM Tooling, QM Paint &amp; Finishing, QM Integrated Michigan, and QM South Carolina. This integrated structure allows QM to serve a remarkably broad range of industries — automotive, marine, power sports, recreational vehicles, and more — all under one quality-managed roof. The company operates multiple North American facilities, including locations in Ontario, Michigan, South Carolina, and Indiana, giving it meaningful geographic reach across the continent.</p><h3>Engineering Excellence in Plastic Injection Molding</h3><p>At the core of QM Group's capabilities is high-volume, precision plastic injection molding. The company employs scientific molding techniques on modern manufacturing equipment and holds both <strong>ISO 9001:2015</strong> and <strong>IATF 16949:2016</strong> certifications — standards that reflect a rigorous, data-driven approach to quality management. Services span the full product lifecycle: concept design and engineering, in-house mold making, production via insert molding, overmolding and encapsulation, value-added assembly, inventory management, and distribution.</p><p>Beyond standard injection molding, QM Group's expertise extends to polyurethane molding, vacuum forming (thermoforming), and A-class surface painting through an in-house monorail paint line. The paint facility is capable of delivering an automotive-grade Class A finish across components of varying sizes — a capability that sets QM apart from typical plastic molders.</p><h3>Marine &amp; Recreational Products</h3><p>QM Group is a recognized supplier to the marine and recreational boating industries. Through its divisions, QM manufactures marine interior components such as steering wheels, dash panels, glove boxes, grab handles, and cup holders, as well as custom chrome and gold-plated hull logos. The company's <strong>AccuLift</strong> division produces robust linear actuators, gas springs, stainless steel ladders, and related stainless steel accessories — all engineered and tested to withstand harsh saltwater environments and meet or exceed ABYC standards. The newer <strong>AccuThrust</strong> system represents QM's innovation in pontoon and tritoon docking technology, using four integrated electric thrusters for precise directional control.</p><h3>Automotive &amp; Aftermarket Manufacturing</h3><p>In the automotive and aftermarket sectors, QM Group supplies precision plastic components at scale. The company's facilities are positioned in the heart of North American automotive manufacturing country, and its IATF 16949 certification signals readiness for Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive supply chains. QM also holds CARB/EPA-certified gas tank manufacturing capabilities, an important qualification for recreational and marine fuel system components that must meet stringent emissions standards.</p><h3>Quality as a Culture</h3><p>QM Group treats quality not merely as a department function but as a company-wide value. Assembly personnel and production operators are trained and empowered to stop production when needed, and the company maintains Six Sigma Black Belts on staff to drive continuous improvement. This commitment to quality assurance — from raw material to finished product — has helped QM build long-term relationships with boat manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and aftermarket customers across North America.</p>