Krones is purposefully extending the integrated management system (IMS) introduced at the German plants in 2009 to cover its facilities abroad as well. The widely diversified spectrum ranges from energy-saving measures to raising all staff’s awareness for quality, environmental protection and occupational safety.
“This means the international project is well on the way to reaching a successful conclusion before the end of this year,” explained Christian Striegl, TÜV SÜD Vice President International Sales. “IMS has been taken fully on board at Krones, and encouraged by the management.”
Albert Bauer, IMS Officer at Krones AG, is confident “that the trend towards certification of management and product requirements will continue to gain momentum. Besides the hard facts of the technical issues involved, soft factors like social standards are coming increasingly to the fore. We are seeing progressively more probing questions and requests for verification from both our major clients and from analysts.” The issues of environmental impact, sustainability and occupational safety are increasingly becoming an integrated constituent of structured corporate processes. Krones AG’s management program also includes measures for sustainable social and interpersonal dealings.
