EoW March 2007

corporate news

Certification for DSE DSE A/S in Horsens, Denmark, has been awarded the international ISO9001:2000 standard. The certification is vital for the company’s continuous expansion into international markets. The documentation awards the seal of approval to DSE’s processes and management procedures. ”We are preparing ourselves for future requirements that we undoubtedly will meet in our efforts to expand into international markets,” said Mr Jan Gram, managing director of DSE. “For example, in our Airport Division this is quite often a non-negotiable requirement for bidding in international tenders.”

DSE has deliberately chosen to base its organisational management on a simple, uncomplicated model, which originates from the way the company actually runs its business. “It basically means that the described processes are already an integral part of our employees’ daily work tasks and routines,” explained Mr Torben Vad, Quality Manager of DSE. “At DSE we believe in control through a few, appropriate rules, while it is entirely the responsibility of the individual employee to make good, sound decisions when we go beyond these rules. “This requires highly skilled and educated employees – and full confidence from management – and I’m glad to say that our employees fully live up to our trust.”

DSE obtained their certification in the first assessment round – something that the company is justifiably proud of. “Around 90% of all companies fail their first attempt to be ISO9001:2000 certified. In fact we received high praise from DNV’s lead auditor, Mr Jesper Halmind, who was in charge of the certification,” added Mr Gram. DSE A/S – Denmark Fax : +45 7561 5895 Email : dse@dse.dk Website : www.dse.dk New chief executive Borouge, has appointed Harald Hammer as Chief Executive Officer of Borouge Pte Ltd, its Singapore- headquartered marketing company. Mr Hammer replaces Hubert Puchner, who after five years of leading Borouge through a period of strong growth, will take up the post of Executive Vice President of AgroLinz Melamine International (AMI) in Linz, Austria, managing the company’s global melamine business. He will remain as a member of the Borouge board. Mr Hammer has extensive experience in the global plastics industry and is currently Vice President of the film and fibre business unit at Borealis, Borouge’s joint venture co-owner, a position he has occupied since April 2002. He joined Borealis in 1998 from PCD of Austria as General Sales Manager for polypropylene when PCD was integrated into Borealis. Borouge Pte Ltd – Singapore Fax : +65 6377 1233 Email : info@borouge.com Website : www.borouge.com

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EuroWire – March 2007