EoW May 2008

english corporate news

Certification for Gem Gravure

Gem Hanover, Massachusetts, USA, has recently earned its ISO 9001:2000 certification. This internationally recognised standard for qualitymanagement requires a commitment to product quality and continuous improvement. Certified companies use the ISO 9001:2000 standard as a tool in pursuit of improved customer satisfaction. “The requirements of the ISO specification work well with the processes we use at GEM,” said quality manager Jean Patton. “Formal certification assures our customers of what they have known for years, GEM continues to strive for the highest quality in our products and processes.” In addition to quality systems, GEM continues to pursue products that fulfil customer environmental and regulatory requirements. GEM is known for its wire and cable identification applications. All GEM fluids comply with Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) requirements. The company offers ink jet fluids registered as Clean Air Solvents in Southern California. Gravure Co Inc,

Jean Patton, quality manager; Ramona Krogman, marketing manager; Sharon Hall, administration manager; ▲ ▲ Brian Leopold, technical support manager; JJ Jenness, customer service manager; James Grey, chemical engineering; Peter Cook, environmental, health and safety manager after receiving the ISO certification

Customers are welcome to submit product samples for test printing.

VOC exempt and low VOC eco-friendly fluids are available for ink jet, and water-based inks are available for band marking and high temperature printing systems.

Gem Gravure Co Inc – USA Fax : +1 781 878 5753 Email : info@gemgravure.com Website : www.gemgravure.com

All GEM inks are tested and available for use in all major ink jet printer types.

Make a date for Kiev KyivExpoPlaza will see the first Ukrainian Wires and Fasteners show, part of the Kiev Technical Show taking place from 17 th to 20 th June. This is a significant event for the industry, which views the Ukraine as more accessible than its neighbour Russia but with huge potential as its economic growth continues. Ukraine is the world's third largest steel producer and the exhibition is anticipated with enthusiasm in the market. Exhibition space is selling very well, particularly for a first show, and continues to attract lively interest from potential exhibitors. Wires and Fasteners – organised by TDS-Expo and sponsored by EuroWire and Wire & Cable ASIA – has received considerable support from the Ministry of the Industrial Policy of Ukraine, Ukrainian Manufacturers and Employers Association, and Machine-Building Engineers and Technologists Association of Ukraine.

Organisers : TDS Expo – Ukraine Fax : +380 44 526 93 76 Email : olga@welding.kiev.ua Website : www.weldexpo.com.ua International Exhibit Sales : INTRAS Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1926 314755 Email : intras@intras.co.uk Website : www.wire-ukraine.com

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EuroWire – May 2008