APO – Responsibility

QUALITY, ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION, SAFETY AND SERVICE

Two business divisions, one intention: both APO business divisions focus on customer satisfaction, environmental awareness, occupational safety and a high quality standard with a zero-defect focus.

This naturally means top-quality lacquering and coating results, adherence to deadlines, a functioning quality management system and safe, environmentally friendly and healthy processes.

Both business divisions, APO GmbH Massenkleinteilbeschichtung and APO GmbH Industrielackierung, are therefore certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and have been distinguished with the “Systematic Safety” seal of approval from the German Employers’ Liability Insurance Association for Wood and Metal:

ISO 9001 UND ISO 14001 CERTIFIED

DQS-certified management system according to ISO 9001 and for sustainable environmental management according to ISO 14001, registration no. 286659 QM15 UM15. DQS GmbH is a member of IQNet.

SYSTEMATIC SAFETY

“Systematic safety” seal of approval from the Employer’s Liability Insurance Association for Wood and Metal (BGHM).

CREFOZERT

Creditworthiness certificate from the Creditreform e.V. association.

How we live up to our responsibility

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Zero-defect target for consultation, planning, performance and delivery: In order to ensure flawless processes throughout all our operations, we have introduced an integrated quality management system based on QM Planning Tools such as APQP and FMEA. Both of our business divisions are ISO 9001 certified.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Highest quality and functionality are of utmost importance for surface technologies. We aim to please not only our customers but also the general public. – This is why we use new lacquering systems with no necessity for substances that could harm the environment.

Both of our business divisions are ISO 14001 certified.

CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT

Lacquering and coating involves the use of chemicals – that is in the nature of the business. Meanwhile, one of our most important directives is the avoidance of hazardous chemicals: whenever it is possible, we replace potentially harmful substances with harmless alternatives. In this respect, we always ensure that all substances we use are handled in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

 

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WORK SAFETY

Maximum work safety is essential for the handling of lacquers and coatings. As we make occupational health a top priority, we have implemented our occupational safety management system. This has been awarded the “Sicher mit System” (Systematic Safety) seal of quality by the “Holz und Metall” (wood and metal) trade association, BGHM.