Integrated Management System (IMS) – QS, AS, US
Our long-standing focus on quality management and environmental management led to the decision to obtain third-party certification for these systems in 1993.
- In 1994, an integrated management system (IMS) combining quality assurance, environmental protection, and occupational safety was implemented.
- By 1995, the aspects of quality and environmental protection were already certified. The quality standard ISO 9001 was also first certified in 1995 and has been continuously renewed since then.
- With EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme), formerly known as the Eco-Audit, KANSAI HELIOS Germany (formerly CWS Powder Coatings GmbH) was an early adopter of the EMAS management system within the European coatings industry.
- In 1998, environmental management according to ISO 14001 – Responsible Care (chemical industry) was also integrated.
- In 2001, KANSAI HELIOS Germany (formerly CWS Powder Coatings GmbH) received the German Environmental Award in the category of Responsible Care. During this time, data protection was also incorporated into the IMS.
- In 2005, KANSAI HELIOS Germany (formerly CWS Powder Coatings GmbH) was honored with the Ethics Award for its efforts in the areas of personnel, environment, and exemplary organization.
- In 2014, KANSAI HELIOS Germany (formerly CWS Powder Coatings GmbH) received the Environmental Innovation Award from the German Environment Agency (UBA).
- 2025: EcoVadis Bronze Medal for the KANSAI HELIOS site in Düren, awarded via the parent company (KANSAI HELIOS Services Germany GmbH)
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