Norskin Materials obtains ISO Certifications 9001 and 14001
In photo: Kari Nesse Johnsen
Monday September 5th 2022, Norskin Materials obtained the ISO 9001(quality) and ISO 1400(environment). The company started implementing a strategy towards these certifications in 2020.
- I recently graduated within process engineering, so for me this was an exciting challenge, and I learned a great deal working towards these certifications. The company have put in a lot of hours implementing the standards, exploiting all available resources and looking for areas to improve on´
-The ISO certifications has made Norskin Materials explore new opportunities on how to reduce and re-use our waste, run our production more efficiently and made us more aware to focus more towards a greener future, says Kari Nesse Johnsen, Quality Manager at Norskin Materials
Guidance from KUPA
Norskin Materials received guidance from KUPA, - a company specializing in helping small, and established organisations implement quality and management systems meeting the ISO standards. An ISO-certification can open several markeds for the company. In Norskin Materials case this certificate is quite important when breaking into international markets.
-I couldn´t be happier for Norskin Materials obtaining the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. This is clear evidence that the company are actively working towards meeting the expectations and needs for quality, customer satisfacition and at the same time working towards reducing their environmental footprint, says Mohammad Talaa, Senior Advisor at KUPA
In photo : Mohammad Talaa, Senior Advisor at KUPA.
What’s next for Norskin Materials
The ISO certifications are a part of the companies plan for future growth. - With these certifications for Quality and environment, we can show our clients and consumers that we are a serious supplier. The steps we have taken have given us a good base for our next project as we plan to apply for the LWG – Leather Manufacturer Audit, says Kari Nesse Johnsen.
Sustainability is one of the main drivers behind the establishment of Norskin Materials, by exploiting resources already available , and by creating workspaces and added value to the society.
If you have any questions regarding any information in this article, please contact Kari Nesse Johnsen, Quality Manager at Norskin Materials, kari@norskin.no