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1985 - The new production facility in Amstetten is equipped with state-of-the-art environmental technology.
A soil, air and groundwater cleanup operation at the Wiesloch site begins.
1986 - A new varnishing department, also using powder coating, starts operating in Wiesloch. The solvent-containing exhaust air from wet coating is channeled into a thermal afterburner and the resulting heat is used for heating purposes.
1989 - A supply and reconditioning system for cooling lubricants is installed at the Amstetten site.
1990 - Coinciding with the 10th drupa trade show, Heidelberg releases its first list of recommended environmentally sound cleaning agents for printing presses. In Heidelberg, a new Research and Development Center with environmental and chemical laboratory opens. A new disposal center at the Amstetten site starts operation.
1992 - A waste management system is implemented in Wiesloch and a waste-free hardening shop is put into operation.
1993 - The corporate principles of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG are extended to include statements on environmental protection. The Heidelberg Group publishes its first environmental report, which is to be issued annually from then on. For the first time, it includes Heidelberg's environmental policy. Heidelberg launches its "TMA" project, devoted to dry machining and concepts for minimizing the use of cooling lubricants and identifying alternatives.
1994 - "Printing Without Alcohol" is the title of the first issue of the new "Printing and the Environment" series, which can be ordered free of charge. Amstetten starts operating a sand regeneration system with flue gas scrubbing and begins switching its painting and coating systems over to solvent-free coatings.
1995 - The Heidelberg Group starts promoting an initiative by the print media industry for reducing solvent emissions in offset printing. The Brandenburg site receives permission to operate its ultrafiltration system as a public waste treatment facility. It has since been serving the regional market. At the 11th drupa trade show, Heidelberg presents its "Environment and Technology Island". Heidelberg receives the Award for Environmentally Aware Corporate Management of the Working Group of Independent Entrepreneurs (ASU).
1996 - Environmental protection is included in the employee suggestion system. A disposal center with integrated environmental laboratory is inaugurated at the Wiesloch site. The Amstetten site passes its first audit under the EC Eco Management and Audit System (EMAS).
1997 - The Management Board appoints a Chief Environmental Officer for the Heidelberg Group and updates its environmental policy. In Montataire (F), a new varnishing department is put into operation that dispenses entirely with the use of solvent-containing paints and coatings. Heidelberg becomes a founding member of the Working Group for Environmental Management (AGUM).
1998 - The Heidelberg Group holds its first International Environmental Management Workshop. The project "Ecological Product Design in Prepress", or short: ESPRESSO, is initiated. The Kiel site receives the "Environmentally Friendly Operation 1997" award. The Wiesloch site successfully passes an EMAS audit. An ultrafiltration system begins operating at the Heidelberg site in Dover, New Hampshire (USA).
1999 - The Montataire (F) and Boxmeer (NL) sites are certified according to ISO 14001, as is the Brandenburg site, which also passes an EMAS audit. The Amstetten site achieves EMAS revalidation. Hartmut Mehdorn, former Chairman of the Management Board, accepts the "Eco-Manager of the Year 1999" award on behalf of all Heidelberg employees; the award is issued by the business magazine "Capital" and WWF Germany. The U.S. magazine "Industry Week" identifies Heidelberg as one of the world's best-managed companies; one of the main criteria applied is environmental action. The Kiel site receives the environmental award of the city of Kiel, the capital of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.
2000 - The Heidelberg and Kiel sites pass EMAS audits, with Kiel also receiving certification under ISO 14001. Dayton and Dover/Durham become the Heidelberg Group's first American sites to become certified pursuant to ISO 14001. Heidelberg presents its "Environmental Information Center" at drupa 2000. Heidelberg joins the environmental action group B.A.U.M. e.V. For the second time running, the U.S. magazine "Industry Week" names Heidelberg one of the world's best-managed companies. The Dover/Durham and Dayton sites in the U.S. join the Environmental Protection Agency's "National Environmental Achievement Track Program". Heidelberg holds its third International Environmental Management Workshop.
2001 - Mühlhausen, Wiesloch and Fort Worth (Texas, USA) are certified under ISO 14001.
Heidelberg's 8th Environmental Report (1999/2000) wins first prize in the 2000 German Environmental Reporting Awards run by the German Chamber of Business Auditors. Heidelberg publishes its first sustainability report: "Report 2000/2001 - Economy, Ecology, and Social Responsibility". Two new issues of the "Printing and the Environment" series (Nos. 7 and 8) are published and can be ordered free of charge. The Dayton site in the United States receives the first local "Pollution Prevention Award". Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is admitted to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices STOXX and WORLD. Successful ISO 14001 certification of the Rochester (USA) site.
2002 - Creation of a Sustainability Committee at Heidelberg. The Heidelberg Report 2000/2001 wins the German Environmental Reporting Award in the "Best Sustainability Reports" category.
2003 - Heidelberg opens its new Environmental Information Center (EIC) in the foyer of the company's Head Office in Heidelberg. Guidelines for environmental protection, workplace safety and product safety is approved. Speedmaster CD 74 UV awarded the “Optimized UV Print” certificate, which includes the “Emissions Tested” certificate and the GS label. Tag&Label Manufacturers awards the Gallus Ferd. Rüesch Corporation the 2003 “Environmental Leadership Award”.
2004 - Entire Sheetfed division now ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.
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Entire Sheetfed Division Now ISO 9001 And ISO 14001 Certified
The Heidelberg sheetfed division with its five German sites at Amstetten, Branden-burg, Heidelberg, Kiel and Wiesloch is now certified following ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management). Auditors from TÜV SÜD (a leading techni-cal service company active in the industry, product and transport sectors) analyzed in 2004, organization and processes, found out positive results and also showed opportunities for improvement. All of Heidelberg's units alongside the value chain from marketing via development, procurement, production to service as well as supporting functions are included in one common combined certificate.
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