HWALU Difference
HWALU
Aluminum Difference
1.
Quality Certification
In the course of
the Company's operation, certified management systems are applied such as the quality management
standard ISO 9001:2008 and the environmental management standard ISO 14001:2004, staff healthy and
safety management standard OHSAS 18001:2007,
The Company
issues certificates for the compliance of all aluminium products with the European Union
standard.
For materials
regarding food (foodstock, canstock) all the specifications that ensure the safety and hygiene of
the products, which will finally come into contact with food, are strictly followed. The
specifications are set in accordance with international standards and in co-operation with our
customers, in order to satisfy the specific requirements of each end-receiver. Adherence to these
safety regulations is ensured by inspections, carried out both by the in-house auditors, as well as
by the customers themselves, at regular intervals.
At the same
time, the production sections which handle food-related materials, have implemented the HACCP system
using risk analysis, while crucial checkpoints have been set, for the prevention and elimination of
risks that may affect the safety of those materials.
2.
Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
The CIP scheme
is an integral element of the corporate philosophy within the HWALU Aluminum. The aim of CIP is to
tap into the specific experiences and individual creativity of every single employee. All processes,
particularly those which relate to product development, manufacturing and sales, are constantly
assessed in the search for possible improvements in terms of quality, costs and time as well as the
avoidance of waste. Of course, the human element is also assigned a high priority since improvements
in relation to safety in the workplace and working conditions overall are also important aspects of
the CIP process.
The CIP
organization within the HWALU Aluminum is based on efficient teams. These are supported by
functionaries and bodies such as the CIP Moderator, CIP Coordinator and CIP Steering Committee.
Continually advising all employees about the work, experiences and results associated with CIP
activities is a key requirement for the sustained success of the process. This is achieved by means
of various communication channels and instruments such as notice boards, Intranet, regular
newsletters and CIP events based on a standardised reporting format which facilitates concise and
easy-to understand information about the CIP activities of the individual teams. All suggested
improvements are collected and processed in a central database that can be accessed by all staff.
Administrators ensure that the suggestions are evaluated systematically, process the suggestions,
and handle the payment of bonuses.
CIP
is:
Company
culture
Problem solving
technique
Office-CIP
Focus-CIP
Project-CIP
Idea
management
Mill-CIP
6 S (to bring
workplaces in a safe, clean, uncluttered and ergonomic state)
Visualization
CIP-Groupwork
3.
Center of Excellence
HWALU
Aluminum’s engineers, designers and metallurgists, along with our sales personnel, work
collaboratively with customers to develop innovative products and alloys for a myriad of
applications. Our engineering experts in our “Center of Excellence” located at Luoyang
facility use process development equipment for casting, extrusion, forging and rolling to address
the most taxing design and manufacturing challenges.
All these
processes are supported by analytical tools such as scanning electron microscopy and advanced
CAD/CAM systems. Alloy development is another research area where HWALU Aluminum is expanding the
possibilities, whether the objective is in making more corrosion resistant products or increasing
weldability and strength.
4. In
case of claim
In case of any
discrepancies with regards to quantity and quality, the Buyer has to lodge the complaint within 30
days after the date of receiving goods at discharging port. In the event of the complaint found
genuine, the Seller shall settle this claim within the next 30 days by remitting the agreed
compensation amount. If the packing have problem because of rude loading and unloading, please claim
to insurance company directly.
