Snecma Morocco Engine Services receives ISO 14001 certification, Snecma
Release Date: 2009-06-09
Snecma Morocco Engine Services (SMES), specialized in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of CFM56-3, CFM56-7B and shortly CFM56-5B engines*, has been certified to the ISO 14001 standard for its environmental management system.
To achieve this certification, SMES made significant investments in the following areas: appropriate systems for waste evacuation and processing, selective sorting, supply, storage and use of chemical products, and staff training.
This certification is the culmination of extensive work by employees at the company’s facility in Casablanca. SMES now deploys an environmental management system designed to efficiently manage risks and support continuous improvement.
The actions and investments made to improve environmental protection will continue in the coming years.
ISO 14001 certification also reflects Snecma Morocco Engine Services’ constant focus on combining industrial growth and sustainable development.
* CFM, CFM56 and the CFM logo are registered trademarks of CFM International, the 50/50 joint company of Snecma, part of the SAFRAN group (France), and General Electric Co. (United States).
Snecma Morocco Engine Services is a majority-owned subsidiary of Snecma (SAFRAN group), created in partnership with the Moroccan airline Royal Air Maroc. Based at the Casablanca international airport, it is specialized in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of CFM56-3 and CFM56-7B engines, as well as certain engine components and subassemblies, and auxiliary power units (APU).
Snecma, a SAFRAN group company, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft and space engines, with a wide range of propulsion systems on offer. The company designs and builds commercial aircraft engines – including the CFM56** world’s leader - that are powerful, reliable, economical and environmentally friendly, along with military aircraft engines that have always delivered world-class performance. Snecma also develops and produces propulsion systems and equipment for launch vehicles and satellites. Snecma also offers a complete range of engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services to airlines, armed forces and operators. ** CFM56 engines are produced and marketed by CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between General Electric and Snecma.
| Type: | NORMAL |
| Company: | Snecma |
| Country: | France |
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