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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sustainable accreditation creates
'full house' for Cornelius Group
Cornelius, a leading independent
European manufacturer and distributor
of speciality chemicals, raw materials
and ingredients for the life sciences and
performance chemicals sectors has now
achieved ISO14001:2015 accreditation
for its Cornelius Specialities research and
manufacturing division, which focuses on
product development and supply excellence
within the ocular and dental sectors.
The accreditation completes the full set
for the group, with the credentials now held
by all individual divisions of the business.
As a significant presence within the speciality and performance chemical
supply chain, Cornelius understands the importance of sustainable
operations and the long term benefits of reducing environmental impact
not just for the business, but for its customers and communities.
Following a sustained period of operational change, including the
introduction of a revised Environmental Management System (‘EMS’)
across its three sites, the business completed the audit with only four
instances of minor non-conformance. The accomplishment completes
the full ISO14001:2015 Environmental accreditation of the Cornelius
Group, across its manufacturing and distribution operations in the UK
and Poland, underlining the company’s commitment to continuous
improvement and environmental consideration.
Simon Moran, Q&A Manager at
Cornelius, commented: “This
accreditation is such a special
achievement for us and a great
example of the team coming
together with the long-term future
of the business truly in focus.
Chemical supply businesses are
rightly under scrutiny in terms
of environmental impact, and
we aim to maintain a leading
example for the industry.
Our customers can be confident
that we take every effort and
opportunity to proactively reduce
waste in all its forms.
“For such a complex sector,
meeting the criteria for
ISO14001:2015 has really been a group effort. We rely on each
individual within the business to play their part, which they have
done with aplomb, and we'd like to give our thanks to the dedicated
staff at our Cornelius Specialties site in particular for showcasing
professionalism, attention to detail and a willingness to embrace
change as we move the business forward.”
With a core ethos of 'Ethical Excellence' woven into the business,
Cornelius aims to continually set the standard for responsible supply
and manufacture, improving efficiencies along the supply chain and
making effective use of resources.
The additional ISO14001:2015 Environmental accreditation joins
the company's expansive list of long term quality and sustainability
certifications.
For further information, please visit our website www.cornelius.co.uk
Cornelius Group appoints Richard
Palmer as Territory Sales Manager
Cornelius Group welcomes Richard Palmer
to the business, as he assumes the role of
Territory Sales Manager for its Performance
Chemicals division.
Richard harnesses more than 20 years of sales and leadership
experience, across a broad spectrum of industries. He has held
significant positions including Area Sales Manager, Sales Team Leader
and National Sales Manager for one of the largest paint and coatings
specialists in the world. Richard also has extensive experience in
leading sales teams in the defence and architectural coatings sectors.
In his role as Territory Sales Manager, Richard will be responsible
acquiring new leads and business in the U.K region, as well as
maintaining the fantastic relationships Cornelius has with existing
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customers. Richard will also be putting his
strong analytical skills to good use in finding
new commercial opportunities for the
company’s impressive portfolio of products.
Commenting on his appointment, Richard said: “I’m delighted to join
Cornelius at such an exciting time in the company’s history. Cornelius
has fostered great relationships with customers and principal suppliers
alike, and I look forward to building on these, alongside welcoming
new customers to the business.
“What makes the business so unique, and a really exciting prospect
to be part of, is that the divisions of Cornelius work together to deliver
one of the most comprehensive end-to-end solutions in the chemical
manufacturing and supply industry. I can’t wait to help bring the
benefits of Cornelius to an even wider audience and build on the
solid foundations in place.”
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