Russia: The International Standards Organisation (ISO) has granted Eurocement subsidiary Akhangarantsement ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems certification for its Akhangarantsement integrated cement plant. A TÜV audit concluded that the plant’s production, distribution and management systems conform to international quality standards.
Akhangarantsement general director Gennady Kulikov said, “The introduction of a modern management system allows us to flexibly respond to changes in demand and implement an active investment program. The development strategy of the enterprise involves increasing production capabilities through the construction of a new high-tech dry process plant with a capacity of 3Mt/yr. A number of measures are aimed at sustainable development and increasing efficiency: introduction of energy-saving technologies, automation of production, development of new types of products, professional development of employees and the creation of high-tech jobs and the introduction of green technologies and advanced environmental solutions.”