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On June 22, 2000, Nisshin Steel Co., Ltd.'s Amagasaki Works received
ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental
management, from Japan Inspection QA, Inc. (JICQA).
The Amagasaki Works is located in Amagasaki City in Hyogo Prefecture,
and manufactures welded stainless steel pipe for construction and ornamental
applications and automotive exhaust systems. Nisshin Steel is the industry
leader with a 20% share of the domestic stainless steel piping market.
The welded stainless steel pipe is used to carry water, oil, and gas.
Although unseen by consumers, it is an artery of daily life and production,
forming the backbone of the interior and exterior of various structures.
Nisshin Steel acknowledges the importance of environmental considerations
in both product development and manufacturing processes, and through the
ISO 14001 certification, has positioned itself to make further preservation
efforts.
Recognizing that environmental preservation is an important part of a
company's management base, Nisshin Steel is taking the initiative in environmental
preservation with the following measures:
(1) Contributing to society through development of proprietary
technologies and products,
(2) Strengthening its environmental assessment system,
(3) Voluntary, continuous improvement of its environmental
management
system,
(4) Promotion of energy saving programs,
(5) Raising employees' awareness of the global environment
at every
level, and
(6) Promotion of integration with the local community.
These basic policies contributed to the formation of the Company's Plan
for Environmental Preservation Measures, which was established in 1994.
Specifically, with the aim of making continuous improvements in our environmental
management system, the Company is promoting Companywide ISO 14001 certification.
Five of the Company's steel works involved in the production and treatment
of carbon, special, and stainless steel sheet and strip have already received
certification.
With the certification of the Amagasaki Works, Nisshin Steel has systematically
expanded the scope of its ISO 14001 certification for manufacture of stainless
steel pipe in addition to stainless steel sheet and strip.
Reference: Nisshin Steel's ISO 14001-Certified Works
| Plant |
Date of Certification |
Area of Certification |
| Sakai Works |
March 2, 1998 |
Business activities related to the manufacture of steel sheet and
strip (Main products: carbon hot- and cold-rolled steel sheet, surface
treated products) |
| Kure Works |
January 25, 1999 |
Business activities related to iron and steel making |
| Shunan Works |
March 5, 1999 |
Business activities related to the manufacture of stainless
and heat-resistant steel sheet and strip |
| Osaka Works |
March 5, 1999 |
Business activities related to the manufacture of steel sheet and
strip (Main activities: carbon hot- and cold-rolled steel sheet, special
hot- and cold-rolled steel sheet, and magnetic steel sheet) |
| Ichikawa Works |
March 5, 1999 |
Business activities related to the manufacture of coated, painted
steel sheet and stainless foil |
| Amagasaki Works |
June 22, 2000 |
Business activities elated to the manufacture of welded stainless
steel pipe |
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