ISO 14001 Certification
As further indication of ThyssenKrupp Elevator's ongoing commitment to sustainability both the U.S. manufacturing facilities in Middleton, TN, and Walnut, MS, have received ISO 14001 certification.
ISO 14001 is a standard instituted by the International Standards Organization that establishes requirements and guidelines for environmental management systems. ISO standards ensure that ThyssenKrupp Elevator has in place the correct management practices, control mechanisms and planning processes to ensure more efficient, safer and cleaner manufacturing. The implementation of this environmental management system provides a strategic framework for ThyssenKrupp Elevator’s sustainability policy, plans and actions.
The ISO 14001 certification attests that ThyssenKrupp Elevator is evaluating and controlling the environmental impact of its activities, and confirms that ThyssenKrupp is committed to continuously improving its environmental performance.
Both the Middleton and Walnut manufacturing plants have been ISO 9000 certified since August 1995, indicating that both factories comply with the international standards for establishing and running quality management systems.
