Aug 27, 2014 environment, VWSA, news
VWSA has walked away with the SJM Flex Environmental Award – the Exporters Club top annual environmental accolade.
Its the third consecutive year that the local arm of the automaker has received the merit. VWSA beat other major was also awarded the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the year award.
The SJM Flex Environmental Award recognises companies who have made huge strides in implementing environmentally responsible manufacturing practices. VWSA was described as having “not only continued to reduce the carbon footprint of its factory and products but also introduced a unique Bell Bell spraying system in Paint Shop, which has significantly reduced hazardous waste in the production process.”
Managing Director David Powels commented: “Our success in the export market as well as our dominant market share position in the domestic passenger market is proof that our Uitenhage plant is world class and able to compete internationally.”
The judges said VWSA had achieved No 1 position in the passenger car market for the fifth year in a row, were awarded gold status for Audi and VW on the IPSOS customer satisfaction index, placed first and second in the dealer satisfaction index, and their customer interaction centre was voted No 1 call centre in South Africa.
"VWSA are the clear leaders in the area of environmental awareness. They have dedicated a large sum of time and money to assessing, monitoring the reducing their carbon footprint,” commented Quintin Levey.
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