Garching, August 18, 2016 SUSS MicroTec, a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor industry and related markets, today announces the successful certification to the ISO 14001:2015 norm. This international standard sets out the criteria for an environmental management system. This standard includes numerous requirements on environmental management, relevant product characteristics, environmental indicators and performance evaluation.By obtaining the ISO 14001:2015 certification - as a complement to the ISO 9001 certification - the company upgraded its comprehensive management system. Both certifications reflect the strong commitment to the environment and to quality. For SUSS MicroTec it was also important to formally document this awareness by obtaining the ISO certification.
The auditors were at both German company sites in Garching and Sternenfels for several days. They questioned and verified the practical work as well as the results in the company. Finally, they recommended granting the Company the certification. By harmonizing environmental objectives with the high standards of quality, service and efficiency, SUSS MicroTec once again shows its high commitment to social responsibility and proves that environmental protection and economic success do not exclude one another.