Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS) has received its first Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) certification at its Roseville, Calif., electronics recycling facility.
TAPA is an international association that establishes security standards for assets travelling through the supply chain in an effort to fight cargo crime. These standards specify security requirements for the handling, warehousing and transportation of goods.
According to a news release issued by SRS, TAPA’s security requirements are recognized globally as the industry standard for cargo facility and transport security. SRS says it is the first electronics recycler to receive TAPA’s certification.
"Cargo theft is becoming a huge concern for businesses throughout the U.S., and we recognize the threat cargo theft poses to our customers," says Steve Skurnac, president, SRS Americas. "By Sims Recycling Solutions receiving this TAPA certification we are hoping to do more than demonstrate our commitment to protect our customers but to raise some awareness on this issue as well."
The certification audit involved a thorough inspection of SRS’s current security systems in place at its Roseville facility.
SRS has 42 electronics recycling facilities throughout the world including 14 in North America.
More information on SRS can be found at www.us.simsrecycling.com.