AMAG Technology Awarded ISO 14001 Certification
Torrance, CA, October 17, 2008
- AMAG Technology, a leading manufacturer of security management systems for the
commercial and government markets, has been awarded ISO 14001 certification, the
only environmental standard recognized worldwide. Certification means that AMAG
has achieved proficiency in developing a means to consistently monitor and
control their significant environmental impacts including: recycling, saving
paper, and using energy efficient light bulbs, among other energy saving efforts
that are required by all staff. The ISO 14001 Standard, created by the
International Organization for Standardization, is an internationally accepted
measurement for environmental management systems.
AMAG’s accreditation follows G4Tec’s, AMAG’s parent company and the first
security manufacturer to receive certification, by demonstrating an innovative
and forward thinking approach to the management of their environmental risks,
both now and in the future. AMAG will identify and control the environmental
impact of its activities, products or services and continually improve its
environmental performance.
“AMAG is at the forefront of environmental sustainability,” said AMAG Technology
President, Bob Sawyer. “The ISO 14001 certification helped us develop a clear
environmental commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle waste, and preserve energy
to reflect the investment and commitment of AMAG Technology.”
The ISO 14001 guidelines were introduced in response to a growing customer
demand, as purchasing decisions are now being influenced with the Environment in
mind. Selecting a supplier with ISO 14001 will have a considerable influence on
the indirect effects that any organization has on the environment. Selecting a
supplier with ISO 14001 will provide a number of benefits to the customer and
will ensure that the size of their environmental footprint is reduced. Moving
forward, companies will need to demonstrate that environmental performance has
been taken into account when suppliers are selected.
In addition to being ISO 14001 certified, products manufactured after January 1,
2008 are compliant to ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive. AMAG
also meets its obligations towards E-Waste.
AMAG received its certification from BSI Management Systems of Reston, VA.
A designated team of Environmental Champions, the Green Team, is responsible for
ensuring compliance with the Environmental Management System specification and
reviewing a wide range of environmental impacts. The team has also delivered
extensive Environmental training to every employee at AMAG Technology.
The BSI Assessment report highlights the effort being made by the Green Team, in
driving the environmental improvement meetings with suggestions from all areas
of the company. The report concluded that AMAG is very committed to reducing
environmental impact and states that the extent in which AMAG recycles waste is
at an extremely high level.
About AMAG Technology
AMAG Technology’s Symmetry Security Management Solutions can be found in a wide
spectrum of markets: government, commercial, education, transportation,
healthcare, retail and banking. Based out of Torrance, California with sales and
support located throughout the US, AMAG sells its products through its valued
resellers throughout North America. AMAG Technology is part of G4Tec, a leading
manufacturer of scalable, integrated security management systems headquartered
in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England. AMAG Technology has been at the leading
edge of access control technology for over 30 years. Symmetry™ Security
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