TOKYO, April 12, 2005 -- Sanyo Epson Imaging Devices Corporation
("Sanyo Epson") announced today that its Matsumoto Head Office and Tokyo Head Office have obtained ISO14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management systems, from Bureau Veritas Quality International.
At the start of operations on October 1, 2004, Sanyo Epson established its own environmental policy in line with the Epson
Group's Environmental Philosophy and has further accelerated the environmental efforts pursued by Epson. and Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. As part of this program, Sanyo Epson has also sought to obtain and maintain its own ISO14001 certification.
Sanyo Epson was established through the merger of Epson's Displays Operations Division and Sanyo
Electric's display operations.
The certification process consisted of periodic ISO14001 inspections of the former Epson Displays Operations Division (now Sanyo
Epson's Matsumoto Head Office), which was first certified in November 1997, and an inspection of the newly founded Tokyo Head Office. Sanyo
Epson's Tottori and Gifu Plants had already achieved ISO14001 certification when they were operated by Sanyo Electric, and the two plants are continuing their long-standing environmental efforts.
Building on these achievements, Sanyo Epson intends to undertake activities aimed at obtaining ISO14001 for all its plants and other operations during fiscal 2005. Moreover, by involving every Sanyo Epson employee in these efforts, it will encourage even greater environmental awareness throughout the company.
Please see the attached materials for an overview of Sanyo Epson's Environmental Policy and the ISO14001 international standards.
About Sanyo Epson
Sanyo Epson Imaging Devices Corporation was established by Epson and Sanyo Electric on October 1, 2004. Epson holds 55% of the joint venture, and Sanyo 45%. The new company aims to become a leading manufacturer of small and medium-sized liquid crystal displays for mobile phones, digital cameras, and automotive applications. For further information, visit Sanyo Epson's website at
http://www.global-sanyo.com/.
About Epson
Epson is a global leader in imaging products including printers, projectors and LCDs. With an innovative and creative culture, Epson is dedicated to exceeding the vision and expectations of customers worldwide with products known for their superior quality, functionality, compactness and energy efficiency.
Epson is a network of 84,899 employees in 110 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and to the communities in which it is located. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp., the Group had consolidated sales of 1,413 billion yen in fiscal 2003.
About Sanyo
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. is one of the global consumer electronics giants leading the way in technology innovation for its strategic business domains
"Digital & Device" and "Energy & Ecology."
Sanyo's businesses cover a broad range from AV/information and communications equipment, home appliances, commercial equipment, electronic devices, batteries and others. For further information, visit
Sanyo's website at http://www.global-sanyo.com/.
Contacts:
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Sanyo Epson Imaging Devices Corporation
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Attachment 1. Sanyo Epson Imaging Devices Corporation Environmental Policy
Attachment 2. The ISO14000 Series
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