ISO 9001 UND ISO 14001 CERTIFIED<\/strong>
\nDQS-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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"APO](\"https:\/\/apo.ac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Apo_Verantwortung_Siegel_02.png\" "\\"Apo_Verantwortung_Siegel_02\\"")
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SYSTEMATIC SAFETY<\/strong>
\n\u201cSystematic safety\u201d seal of approval from the Employer\u2019s Liability Insurance Association for Wood and Metal (BGHM).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/apo.ac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrefoZert_2026_en.webp\" "\\"CrefoZert_2026_en\\"")
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CREFOZERT<\/strong>
\nCreditworthiness certificate from the Creditreform e.V. association.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>QUALITY MANAGEMENT<\/h3><\/div><\/div>QUALITY MANAGEMENT<\/h4>\n
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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT<\/h3><\/div><\/div>CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT<\/h4>Lacquering and coating involves the use of chemicals \u2013 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.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT<\/h3><\/div><\/div>ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT<\/h4>\n
Highest quality and functionality are of utmost importance for surface technologies. We aim to please not only our customers but also the general public. \u2013 This is why we use new lacquering systems with no necessity for substances that could harm the environment.<\/p>\n
Both of our business divisions are ISO 14001 certified.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
WORK SAFETY<\/h3><\/div><\/div>WORK SAFETY<\/h4>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. 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