Branchburg plant honored with "Environmental
Stewardship" certificate from state of New Jersey
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Press release
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Mortsel, Belgium
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April 16, 2012 02:00
Agfa Graphics North America proudly announced today that
the company's manufacturing facility in Branchburg, NJ, has
been recognized by the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for its commitment to the
environment.
The company was cited for its "voluntary and proactive
measures taken to go beyond compliance in an effort to
improve the environment and ensure a sustainable
future." The recognition honored Agfa in various
categories, including Environmental Policy, Materials
Conservation, Hazardous Materials Reduction and several
others.
The NJDEP noted in its report that Agfa has demonstrated
its dedication to the environment by reducing the
company's water usage, decreasing manufacturing waste
by making production improvements and line operating
efficiencies, and by lowering power consumption through
increased use of energy-efficient lighting.
"Sustainability is part of our strategy," said
Jonathan Ashton, vice-president, Operations, Agfa Graphics
North America. "We are committed to systematically
improving the cost and environmental performance of our
products and operations. We are always looking for ways to
operate according to sustainable production processes, to
conserve natural resources, to operate our facilities
safely and minimize the impact of these activities and
products on the environment."
Agfa Graphics' facility in Branchburg, NJ, is the
company's largest manufacturing location in the United
States, at which the company produces various products for
the printing and publishing industries. The facility also
features a state-of-the-art technology demo center.
Paul Adriaensen
Public Relations Manager
Septestraat 27
2640 Mortsel - Belgium
tel:++ 32 (0) 3 444 3940
press.graphics@agfa.com