Rotec achieves ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd was recently awarded ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications in recognition of their quality and environmental management systems.

The company management systems that Rotec have in place were audited against a range of criteria by NQA, a leading global independently accredited certification body, providing assessments (audits) of organisations to various management system standards since 1988.

“Achieving the ISO 9001 and 14001 Standards demonstrates our commitment to going above and beyond for quality and detail in all our products and services,” comments Josie Chamberlain, Rotec’s Quality Systems Manager.

ISO 9001 provides a framework and set of principles that ensure a common-sense approach to the management of an organisation to consistently satisfy customers and other stakeholders. In simple terms, it provides the basis for effective processes and effective people to deliver an effective product or service time after time.

ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems (EMS) and the most widely used EMS in the world, with over 14,000 organisations certified in the UK and over 250,000 certificates issued globally. ISO 14001 is the principal management system standard which specifies the requirements for the formulation and maintenance of an EMS. This helps to control your environmental aspects, reduce impacts and ensure legal compliance.

For a list of other accreditations held by Rotec, visit https://www.rotec.net/about/policies/.

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Rotec Hydraulics Shortlisted for Make UK Manufacturing Award

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Rotec Hydraulics Ltd is celebrating its shortlisting in the ‘SME of the Year’ category at the Make UK regional Manufacturing Awards for the South.

This recognition reinforces our commitment to delivering value through expertise, competency, and unwavering dedication to excellence while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer service.

The Make UK Manufacturing Awards recognise remarkable UK manufacturers. To make the shortlist, we have submitted evidence of delivering quality, value and expertise to our customers whilst operating responsibly and sustainably.

The Make UK South region award winners will be announced at the upcoming Make UK regional Manufacturing Awards dinner on 5th November in Hampshire. Winners from the South region will then be automatically entered into the national Make UK awards.

Rotec Hydraulics receives ‘Lifetime Supporter Award’ from the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA)

Last month, Rotec Hydraulics proudly welcomed the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) to their headquarters in Taunton, Somerset to be presented with a BFPA award.
The esteemed Lifetime Supporter Award by the BFPA recognises our commitment, dedication and support to the British fluid power industry. The award also celebrates Rotec’s special and longstanding relationship with the BFPA.
Rotec Hydraulics was a founding member and key player in the development of the BFPA, which is now in its 65th year. As a founding member, we played a pivitol role in setting up the UK’s only trade body for the Hydraulic and Pneumatic industries.
Rotec’s Managing Director, Paul Prouse, comments,

“Rotec Hydraulics was one of the founding members of the BFPA 65 years ago, and it is a privilege to continue our involvement. The BFPA plays a crucial role within the industry for standards, legislation and training and we are proud to continue to support and work closely with the BFPA.”

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Rotec achieves 39% carbon reduction

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd are delighted to report a 39% reduction in CO2e emissions during 2023, compared with the previous year.

To achieve this, we have implemented changes such as installing LED lighting, investing in EV vehicles where possible and by sourcing biofuels instead of oil to reduce fossil fuel consumption on-site. Further, we have reduced our gas usage and sourced alternative heating suppliers, reducing its carbon footprint affects to 0 kgs CO2e.

The biggest independently recorded reduction is that of our business, car and van miles – which has had a significant impact on our carbon footprint and is helping us to achieve our Net Zero ambition.

Rotec’s next steps include investing in renewable technologies, such as Solar PV & Battery Storage, creating staff awareness sessions and employee incentives for green travel/zero carbon miles, in addition to procuring a 100% renewable energy provider.

Sustainability is embedded within our company strategy and engrained into our daily business due to us having the necessary management frameworks, processes and systems in place. This includes our ISO 14001 certification – an internationally recognised standard that relates to a stringent and specific set of requirements all linked to systems of environmental management.

For more information of Rotec’s Environmental Sustainability policies, updates and aims please visit https://www.rotec.net/about/environmental-sustainability/. 

Inspiring future engineers

During June, we welcomed two Year 10 students from The Castle School, Taunton for a week’s work experience. 

Mason and Charlie, who have recently completed their first year of GCSEs, are both interested in exploring a career in mechanical engineering. Mason commented,

“I’m interested in mechanical engineering because I think I would like an active hands-on job. When I finish school, I want to study Mechnical Engineering at college.”

Both students spent two days with our mechanical engineering team, one day with our technical design and electrical teams respectively, followed by a day split between our warehouse and hose bay. Charlie said,

“My highlight of the week was seeing how the team repair hydraulic cylinders and carry out pressure testing.”

Beverly Chalmers, HR Administrator at Rotec says,

“We were delighted to be able to welcome Mason and Charlie from The Castle School for their Year 10 work experience placement. As a business, we place great importance on inspiring the next generation of engineers by providing valuable, insightful opportunities for students.”

Rotec welcomes work experience student

This week, we were pleased to support local secondary school, Monkton Wood Academy in Taunton, Somerset, by providing a work experience placement for one of their pupils.

Den joined our Taunton Service Centre for a week, to experience first-hand how Rotec operates. Under the direction of Charlie Lewis, Rotec’s Warehouse Supervisor, Den spent time working in the warehouse and goods in department, before being welcomed into our electrical bay, workshops and technical design department.

“My highlight of the week was how welcoming and friendly everyone is at Rotec. I enjoyed my experience within the electrical bay and design office the most,” comments Den.

His first time experiencing a real-world workplace, Den chose to accept the placement at Rotec so that he could gain an insight into electrical and design engineering, alongside experiencing what it is like to work in a business. Den is planning on continuing with either electrical or design engineering after secondary school, with an ambition to become a qualified commercial pilot in the future.

Den ended his week work experience in Rotec’s Technical Design office. Using SolidWorks design programme and the company’s 3D printer, Den designed and printed his own keyring as a memento of his time at Rotec.

Beverly Chalmers, HR Administrator at Rotec says,

“We were delighted to be able to welcome Den to Rotec for his work experience placement.

“We always aim to provide valuable, insightful opportunities for schools and to help inspire the next generation of engineers.”