Metech Renews ISO Certifications

Metech International, based in Worcester, Mass., reports that it has renewed its ISO 9001:2000 and updated its ISO 14001:1996 certification to ISO 14001:2004 at both of its North American facilities following a recent review process.

Metech, a leading recycler of electronic industrial manufacturing scrap, obsolete inventory, non-conforming materials and end-of-life electronics has additional ISO 9001 and 14001 certified facilities in Gilroy, Calif., and Penang, Malaysia.

Through its Accountable Resource Management program, Metech recovers valuable assets for clients and manages the reuse, recycling or environmentally responsible disposition of electronics.

“Continued ISO certification confirms our commitment to the responsible handling of electronic materials,” Metech President Sam Advani says. “We have always held ourselves to a higher standard of quality control and environmental responsibility. ISO certification provides us with a globally recognized platform upon which to continuously improve our business practices. ”

ISO 9001:2000 is an internationally recognized standard covering a company’s implementation of a quality management system, while ISO 14001:2004 ensures a company has established a structured Environmental Management System (EMS). Metech was first certified to these standards in August 2001. To maintain certification, Metech says it must pass an audit every three years, with additional audits every six months to confirm continued compliance to standards and procedures. The audit, which is conducted by an independent certification company, is a thorough review of all procedures and processes to confirm compliance and to identify areas that need improvement.