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Pulp Paper & Logistics


Favini appoints Eugenio Eger as chief executive


in the production of casting release and innovative graphic specialties made of natural raw materials.


E Born in 1968, Eger joined the


company in 2002 as chief financial officer and general manager, after previously working with the Benetton Group and at KPMG. “I am proud to accept this challenge,” said Eger. “Over the


ugenio Eger has been appointed as chief executive of Favini srl, the Italy-based specialist


years Favini has proven capable of successfully interpreting the structural changes occurring in its market, diversifying geographically and constantly investing in research and development, to offer its customers’ really revolutionary products and solutions. “This has been endorsed by our


results: in 2014, we closed with a positive growth of 17 per cent, largely due to the contribution of our casting release division, whose products are used in the production of eco-leather for the


fashion and luxury industry. “We will continue to invest in


export markets, which are the most appealing for us: approximately 70 per cent of our turnover is generated in non-European countries. The graphic specialities – for which Favini is renowned – remain as the feather in its cap; in particular, Crush and the other eco-friendly products that use agro-industrial residues within their production, continue to gain strength in market approval since their launch.”


Eugenio Eger Cooper talks of the benefits of quality standards


David Cooper, managing director of Cooper Handling has been explaining the importance of becoming one of only a handful of specialist suppliers and engineering support providers of port and heavy handling equipment in the UK to achieve three prestigious internationally recognised quality standards. Cooper Handling, the exclusive


UK distributor of Sany heavy handling equipment, sole importer and distributor for Mantsinen cranes and Maximal forklifts and a specialist in Konecranes Lift trucks, has attained ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 across its entire sales and aftersales operations. These are based at sites in Manchester, and at Honiley in Warwickshire and the accreditations apply to all business activities relating to small and heavy lift trucks and laden and unladen container handling.


July/August 2015 David Cooper “OHSAS18001 will be a


differentiator, underlining the fact that Cooper Handling recognises the risks inherent in the environments in which heavy lifting and container handling equipment operates and that we take health and safety very seriously indeed,” said Cooper. “For instance, we now carry out detailed safety checks on subcontractors to demonstrate


to our customers that everyone representing Cooper Handling can work safely on their sites and demonstrate a minimum level of competence.” Some companies operating in the heavy lifting equipment sector rely on the manufacturer’s accreditations. By attaining the accredited standards itself, Cooper Handling believes it can offer customers extra peace of mind


which, in turn, will translate into a tangible competitive advantage. ISO and OHSAS accredited businesses must have robust written procedures in place. They are also required to implement them in full and to submit to regular internal review and external audits. To ensure compliance, Cooper Handling is committed to certifying/ calibrating all tools, while its staff will benefit from a specific skills-based personal training programme. The company has always


worked to a programme of risk assessments and method statements. Now, it will introduce dynamic risk assessments, enabling it to identify potential risk factors and take action to mitigate the risks in a particular environment on a given day. Risks may include climatic conditions, overhead restrictions or traffic hazards that are prevalent at point of need.


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