Quality and environment
ISO 9001/14001
Ing. Westad AS is a small player that recognizes that our operations affect the environment.
For us, it is important to have an environmental management system that gives us control over our environmental aspects and to be able to minimize negative impact on the environment.
We must comply with both public and our own requirements regarding environment
We must have clear environmental targets based on risk analyses, and a program for following these up
We will work to continuously improve our environmental performance
We will work purposefully so that the industry and vessels we supply to will adopt the best solutions, including environmental ones
We take into account the life cycle perspective in purchasing and development for both use and resale
We must ensure that everyone in our organization knows our environmental ambitions and how our business works to control our environmental aspects
We actively communicate our environmental performance to the general public
It is also a goal for us to help our customers achieve their own environmental and quality goals: firstly, most of the products we supply are either components that themselves contribute to the correct operating temperature and thus lower emissions, systems that prevent fire and explosion – or instruments for quality and condition control. Secondly, by choosing quality at all stages, we contribute to less use and waste, fewer complaints with subsequent returns - and thus to slightly less freight transport on our roads. In this way, a small player can still have quite a big impact on the environment.
Manufacturer's Certifications and End of Life Statement
ISO Certifications:
Amot manufacturing sites hold the following certifications:
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ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification (Houston, UK)
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ISO 14001 Environment Management System Certification (UK)
End of Product Life Statement:
Before recycling or disposal, please note that many of AMOT / Chalwyn products can be serviced or repaired to extend the working life, please see the product manual, or contact AMOT for details of servicing kits, spares for local repair, or the potential for return to Amot for assessment and possible refurbishment.
If confirmed at end of life cycle, then this product must be disposed of with due consideration for the environment and relevant legislation and local regulations.
Note that residues may remain within the product which should be appropriately removed and safely disposed of, prior to recycling so as not to harm people or the environment.
The majority of the materials used in the construction of AMOT / Chalwyn products are readily recyclable.
AMOT / Chalwyn valves are typically constructed from one or more of the following materials, cast iron, ductile iron, steel, stainless steel, bronze or aluminium and these materials should be recycled where possible, note that some parts may be re-usable or suitable for spares.
Any remaining parts that cannot be recycled, should be disposed of carefully and according to local requirements or legislation and utilising state of the art techniques.
Compliance
Our products meet the requirements of the following European Directives:
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ATEX Certification on select products intended for use in hazardous areas
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CE Certification
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PED (Pressure Equipment Directive)
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ROHS/REACH