Staff at Conductix-Wampfler, a Baltinglass-based component manufacturer, are celebrating after achieving certification to three key international business standards.
The company received three certificates at a special presentation ceremony at the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) offices in Dublin this week; one for Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), another for Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) and a final one for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 18001).
Conductix-Wampfler is one of the world leaders in the design and manufacture of energy and data transmission systems for all types of mobile equipment and machinery.
“Certification has provided us with a robust framework within which we manage our quality, environmental and health & safety systems,” said Marian Roberts, Conductix-Wampfler General Manager.
“It has been an enabler in driving continuous improvement in the way we work and given us the confidence to acknowledge the things we do well and help us identify the areas we need to improve,” she added.
All of the organisations who achieved certification were independently audited by NSAI inspectors in order to ensure they complied with the standards.
They join an elite group of over 3,000 organisations who are currently NSAI-certified in a variety of areas such as Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and Energy Management.
The 27 organisations honoured at the ceremony have offices or facilities in 16 different counties and were presented with their certificates by the Minister for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Pat Breen TD.
“Progressive Irish organisations have always embraced the applications of standards and recognise their relevance to long term economic success of their businesses. In an international trading environment, this helps to build Ireland’s global reputation and strength,” said Minister Breen.
“I want to commend each and every one of these organisations for achieving certification, which can only occur when a team of smart, competent, dedicated people work together,” he added.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, NSAI Chief Executive Geraldine Larkin highlighted the importance of businesses using standards in uncertain times.
“The question for Irish industry is not what you gain from standards and certification; it’s the business opportunities lost without them. Globally recognised standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 provide you with instant credibility: they differentiate your products, services and business,” said Ms Larkin.
“Standards improve efficiency, helping you to conserve money, manpower, time, facilities, and natural resources, they improve your Health & Safety, and they help in breaking down trade barriers and open doors to new markets,” she added.
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