ISO 14001 Certification for MAUSER Sites in Asia and North America
Brühl, March 2010. The MAUSER Group confirms its commitment to quality and environment. In December 2009, the company completed the environmental management audit in all of its sites in Asia and North America and received the internationally recognized ISO 14001:2004 certification.
Exactly one year after achieving the ISO 14001 seal for its European sites, the MAUSER group now extends its high environmental standards to Asia and North America. Effective December 2009, the ISO certificate also covers MAUSER facilities in Singapore, Russia, Turkey, and the USA, confirming adherence to the respective national and local regulations. The audit was carried out by TÜV Süd, one of the world’s leading facilitators of the ISO certification.
The TÜV certificate was issued for the company portfolio ranging from IBCs and metal containers, to blow moulding machines and plastic, metal, and fibre packaging. It integrates all company operations to include development, manufacturing, production, sales and service. In addition, the ISO 14001 process monitors the company’s continuous improvement of its environment performance, energy savings, and work & fire safety.
Compliance with ISO 14001 standards is part of the MAUSER ECO-CYCLE strategy for environmental commitment throughout the entire life-cycle of its products. Alexander John, Head of Global Sales and Marketing points out the benefit of the company’s stewardship approach for MAUSER customers: “All over the world, consumers and stakeholders are increasingly demanding eco-friendly products and processes. Our customers can be sure that MAUSER packaging fulfils all environmental requirements of their national and international markets. In addition, the ISO seal helps companies to enhance their eco-credibility when dealing with authorities and environmental agencies.”
ISO 14001 certification for the South American MAUSER operations is scheduled for 2010.
The MAUSER ECO-CYCLE commitment
MAUSER has developed a unique cradle-to-cradle approach for managing the entire life-cycle of its products. From production and recollection to reuse, MAUSER is committed to reducing energy consumption, conserving raw materials, and developing new methods and technologies for its on-going commitment to environment protection. The global MAUSER recollect programme remains the benchmark in the industry. A dedicated task force was established to facilitate a proactive campaign in support of the corporate goals. The ECO-CYCLE ambition is to go beyond merely meeting legal requirements in order to achieve continuous improvement of the overall environmental performance.
About MAUSER
MAUSER AG is a leading producer of industrial packaging with approx. 4,000 employees and revenues of approximately EUR 1 billion. Its largest business is plastic packaging, followed by metal and IBC packaging, reconditioning services and machinery for packaging production. MAUSER AG operates more than 50 locations in Europe, North America, South America, Latin America and Asia. Two marketing networks – one for plastic and one for the production of steel drums – include about 30 members in more than 20 countries and make MAUSER quality products and services available worldwide.
Contact:
Mauser AG
Alexander John, Head of Global Sales and Marketing
Schildgesstr. 71-163
D-50321 Brühl
Phone: +49 (0)2232 – 78-1362
Alexander.John@mausergroup.com
www.mausergroup.com
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