August 22, 2016 – Leading commercial drainage company, ACO, has
become the first and only drainage company to obtain NSF/ANSI 3A 14159-1-2014 certification
for its products from NSF International – a not-for-profit, non-governmental
organization which is a world leader in standards development, product
certification, education and risk-management for public health and safety.
The NSF/ANSI 3A 14159-1-2014 standard refers
to the hygienic requirements in food
processing. This certification shows that the hygienic performance of ACO’s drainage
systems and products comply with the strict standards and procedures of the
NSF. It also underlines ACO’s ongoing commitment to the very high standards of
manufacturing and to research-led product development, which ensures its
products deliver optimum hygienic performance. All of ACO’s hygienic floor
drains, hygienic floor troughs and hygienic cast and ladder grates for the
hygienic floor drains will now display the NSF certification mark.
Commenting on the certification, Vaclav
Tikalsky, President of ACO
Polymer Products, Inc. in the USA, said, “We are delighted to receive NSF certification
for our products. ACO is committed to raising standards across every part of
the hygienic drainage process to help food and drink manufacturers, foodservice
outlets, healthcare facilities and operators of other hygiene-sensitive environments
put hygiene first. We are committed to the very highest operational standards
at all of our manufacturing facilities worldwide. NSF certification reflects
this commitment to high standards throughout every part of our operations and
also our commitment to championing improvements throughout our industry.”
As a leading advocate of hygienic design, ACO also has EN 1253 and EN 1672 certification for its Hygienic Floor Drain and Hygienic Trench Drain product ranges as well and all products are CE marked. ACO’s stainless steel drainage products apply hygienic design principles that are normally reserved for food contact surfaces – as listed in EN 1672 and EN ISO 14159. With a strong collaborative relationship with the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG), ACO also follows the best practice design principles of EHEDG documents numbers 8, 13 and 44 and was the first drainage manufacturer to become a member of EHEDG.
For more information about ACO, the
HygieneFirst philosophy and ACO’s hygienic drainage systems, visit www.acobuildingdrainage.com.
Established in 1946, the ACO group has
manufactured products for almost 70 years in the construction industry. It
operates on a global basis through its subsidiaries and manufacturing
facilities in over 45 countries in North America, Europe and Asia. ACO employs
over 4,000 people worldwide. ACO stands for professional drainage, efficient
cleaning and the controlled discharge or reuse of water and is committed to
raising industry standards with regard to hygienic drainage.
ACO Polymer Products, Inc. in the USA introduced the concept of modular trench drains to North America over 30 years ago. Today, ACO in North America is a multi-site manufacturing and sales operation using a variety of materials for its extensive range of drainage products for all aspects of building and construction. ACO USA has locations in Arizona, South Carolina and Ohio.
ACO Polymer Products, Inc. in the USA introduced the concept of modular trench drains to North America over 30 years ago. Today, ACO in North America is a multi-site manufacturing and sales operation using a variety of materials for its extensive range of drainage products for all aspects of building and construction. ACO USA has locations in Arizona, South Carolina and Ohio.
For more information on ACO Polymer Products, Inc., please visit www.acousa.com.
