Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Environmental Management System",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release VMC reduces valve part machining time by 40% from
Cincinnati Machine, which we summarised at the time by saying "Valve manufacturer reports that its latest vertical machining centre has machined a valve with 4,813 x 3mm diameter holes 40% quicker compared to the previous machine used for the
task".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Automotive subcontractor gets 100th machine from
Arburg: "Austrian automotive electronics manufacturer, Hirschmann Automotive, recently received its 100th Arburg 'Allrounder' injection moulding machine and has ordered ten more".
In July 2007, we covered the news from Unison
concerning its All-electric tube bending machine tools
- take a look at Engineering company gains ISO 14001
which says: "Manufacturer of all-electric tube bending machine tools, Unison, has gained the the ISO 14001 standard for its Environmental Management System".
Take a look also at the news release from Wallwork Heat Treatment, ISO 14001 for thermal processing and foundries,
as well as Lean manufacturing with six sigma and Kaiken from Doncasters Group,
and International Aerospace Standards explained from Smithers Rapra.
See also:
Polymer research firm names managing director
(May 2007)
Vice president and managing director of Smithers Rapra Technology (formerly Rapra Technology) is now James L Dowey who has extensive expertise in testing equipment
'Adhesives and Sealants' bulletin intoduced
(May 2007)
The fortnightly 'Adhesives and Sealants' bulletin provides all of the latest research and innovation and includes titles, abstracts and citations on synthetic polymeric adhesives
Lift truck company gains management certification
(April 2007)
Jungheinrich UK was awarded the PAS 99:2006 certification by Stephen Baker, Sales Director of BSI, in a presentation at IMHX 2007 in Birmingham
Discussing polymers use in aerospace/defense
(April 2007)
A conference is designed to bring together the international polymer industry and the defence and aerospace supply chains to discuss new polymer materials, applications and future requirements
Success from quality and environmental standards
(April 2007)
IMSM (Stand F35) specialises in the effective introduction of management systems for small to medium-sized business enterprises, leading to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
DS Smith Converters reduces carbon footprint
(February 2007)
DS Smith Converters has become the latest DS Smith Packaging site to receive accreditation to ISO 14001:2004, the European Standard for Environmental Management systems
Advisory service supports subcontractor's future
(February 2007)
Thanks to support it's received from a UK manufacturing advisory service, an aerospace subcontractor has secured a surer future and is gaining more orders
Gaining environmental credentials - support given
(January 2007)
Support from a UK manufacturing advisory service is helping an aerospace subcontractor to gain enviromental credentials - regarded as soon to be compulsory in this sector
New Efacs E/8 Implementation
(November 2006)
Exel Computer Systems are pleased to welcome GTS Flexible Materials Limited as one of our latest new customers for the EFACS E/ 8 ERP system
Turret punch press has regenerative braking
(October 2006)
An all-electric, CNC turret punch press incorporating regenerative braking technology and energy management software in the controller was installed in mid 2005
To reduce energy usage - check all processes
(July 2006)
UK businesses are being urged to consider the environmental impact of their operations, by assessing and reducing waste throughout the lifecycle of a product - from quarry to distribution
US science group buys Rapra Technology
(April 2006)
The Smithers Group, an independent testing, consulting and contract research organisation based in the USA, has closed a deal to purchase UK company Rapra Technology
Supply chain quality management system
(December 2005)
Taking the complex process of manufacture of electrical and electronic goods and products into consideration it becomes necessary to have an effective Quality Management System in place
Recycling and waste company implements ISO 14001
(October 2005)
Bywaters, which is said to be London's biggest recycling and waste management company, has implemented an ISO 14001 environmental management system using the services of Fosse Liquitrol
ISO 14001 Certification reaches halfway stage
(July 2005)
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has reached the halfway stage of its Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14001 certification programme, a project shared with SGS
Time to update ISO 14000 certification
(April 2005)
TUV has the capability to assess an organisation against quality and environmental system management requirements and can also update previous certification to realise the advantages
Audit process available for ISO 14001:2004
(March 2005)
Companies wishing to reach the new edition of ISO 14001:2004 standard can now ask for an audit process to obtain the certification of their environmental management system
Lincoln Electric US facility approved by Ford
(January 2005)
The Lincoln Electric Company reported that its welding consumables manufacturing facility in Mentor, Ohio, USA has received Q1 approval from the Ford Motor Company
Software to aid environmental management
(January 2005)
An innovative new software program is set to help companies save money, tackle environmental management issues and and gain accreditation to ISO 14001
ISO 14001 registration support offered
(October 2004)
TUV Rheinland provides support during and after the process of acquiring ISO 14001 registration
ESAB - looking forward to bright future
(October 2004)
Few manufacturing companies beleive they are able to view their short and medium term business prospects with the same level of optimism as ESAB
Independent ISO Demonstrates Commitment
(July 2004)
Wesgo Ceramics, a division of Morgan Advanced Ceramics, has achieved certification to the internationally recognised ISO 14001 environmental standard, at its German manufacturing plant in Erlangen
Membrane filtration controls foundry effluent
(April 2004)
Brass extruder and copper wire maker disposed of waste foundry hydraulic fluids by road tanker, but now uses on site contract service for effluent treatment using mobile membrane filtration
TT ems Rewarded For Product Quality
(October 2003)
Blyth electronic manufacturing services provider, TT ems has recently successfully completed the transition from ISO 9000 -1994 ( 9002 ) to the current ISO 9000 -2000 (9001) certification
Time for SMEs to take notice of 'green' actions
(August 2003)
The introduction of a new Environmental Standard (BS 8555: 2003) has provided many sSMEs across the south with a step by step mechanism to grow and develop management systems
Robot supplier accredited to ISO14001
(May 2003)
FANUC Robotics (UK) has achieved accreditation to the environmental management system ISO14001 within 6 months of commencing its action programme
AMI Semiconductor Certifies with ISO 14001
(March 2003)
The AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) manufacturing facility in Oudenaarde, Belgium has achieved ISO 14001 certification
International manufacturers choose one registrar
(March 2003)
As automotive parts suppliers have adopted ISO TS 16949 2nd Ed. Automotive Quality management system requirements, international manufacturers tend to choose one global Registrar
Paint plant energy savings prove value of audit
(September 2001)
Over 80% saving in the running cost of paint plant motors is being achieved by a Coventry-based vehicle body panel manufacturer following the installation of ABB AC drives