At Vostermans Companies, we feel highly committed to both our employees and the environment. It is important to us that our employees work in pleasant and healthy conditions and we feel responsible for making a significant contribution to diminishing our effect on the environment.
Corporate Social Responsibility is anchored in the strategy of Vostermans Companies. This means that CSR aspects are always included in our decision-making process. In our vision on Corporate Social Responsibility, we include our products, the production process, our employees and our environment.
We believe that in the Netherlands, the manufacturing industry has the future. Optimal usage of the technical knowledge and experience of our own staff is a prerequisite in reaching that goal. That is why we find it very important to cooperate and share knowledge with local educational institutes.
At Vostermans we utilize used pallets instead of new ones. This resulted in a reduction of 161.4 tons of CO2. Moreover, all our facilities in the Netherlands make use of renewable energy.
We consciously invest in the facilities which are present at our headquarters in Venlo. This enables us to further develop the manufacturing process and guarantee the highest quality standards. This results in reliable and sustainable products with a long lifespan. In addition, both our fans and control equipment are almost entirely recyclable.
Quality control is one of the policy spearheads of Vostermans Companies. Precise quality checks extend throughout the entire production process. Thanks to a continuous development process and the application of innovative technologies, our products meet national and international inspection requirements from recognized institutes such as IMAG, DLG, CSA, UL, and NEMCO. It goes without saying that all our products meet the required CE standards when applicable.
Quality management is reflected in all parts of our organization. To keep our minds sharp, we have been ISO-9001 certified since 1993. This shows that our organization guarantees our products and services meet the needs, requirements, wishes, and specifications of our customers and legislation. We constantly seek quality improvements so that we are better able to meet our customers' needs.
As a family business, we cherish our employees. They are of great importance to us. We listen carefully to tips and comments from our employees. This provides us with a wealth of information that can lead to improvements in the process, working conditions, and in the way we cooperate with each other. In addition, we have trained our managers to put more emphasis on employability and prevention aspects during personal meetings. By investing in employability, vitality, and prevention, we want to remain at the forefront of being a good employer, limiting absenteeism and retaining knowledge for our future.