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Nissan, maker of the world’s first 100% electric, zero-emissions car, has implemented ERA’s Environmental Management System at its Smyrna and Decherd plants.

Sustainability has always been a hallmark of Nissan’s business. As an environmental leader, it has dedicated itself to Zero Emission technologies (including electric vehicles, clean diesels, and hybrids) and environmental responsible manufacturing:

“Another important trend is the growing demand for a cleaner environment. Automakers are accelerating the development of products to offer greater fuel efficiency and fewer CO₂ emissions, from more efficient gasoline-fueled engines to hybrids, clean diesel, electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.” – Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO - Nissan

Nissan will now take this same level of innovation to its environmental reporting and emissions management with ERA's Software.

We are delighted to be working with another cutting edge automotive manufacturer and to be providing the industry’s best environmental performance management tools.

Having already proven itself on land and in the air, ERA Environmental Management Solutions is poised to set to sea by working with Vigor Industrial, the leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and marine & fabrication services in the Pacific Northwest. 

Vigor builds and repairs a wide range of ships, including ferries, barges, fishing and cargo vessels, workboats, tugs, as well as U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers. It even applies specialty finishes and builds alternate energy platforms. A bustling company like Vigor needed a robust environmental management system that could keep up with it.

ERA is proud to be working with Vigor, a company that has already demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental stewardship, as evidenced by Vigor's own code of conduct:

Be Smart – Do the right thing the first time.

Be Careful – Do it safe all the time.

Be Productive – Do a full day's work for a full day's pay . . . every day.

Be Flexible – Do what is needed to get the job done.

Be Considerate – Treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Vigor takes a community minded approach to everything it does, from environmental responsibility to strengthening the communities around it. Vigor already knows the importance of environmental sustainability and ERA is excited to help Vigor get its environmental compliance done faster, more effectively, and with less stress.

February will be an exciting month for ERA, as we continue our get noticed in the automotive industry. Our team has been invited to join the second annual 2012 Nissan Innovation Conference, taking place just days after we attend the 24th Annual Canada-U.S. Automotive Dinner co-hosted by APMA and OESA.

ERA will be there as the latest in quality improvement technology products is showcased, including ERA's environmental compliance software and management tools. The conference presents a chance for ERA to further connect with Nissan employees and environmental management specialists.

We're looking forward to attending and seeing all of the cutting edge technology that could very well set the new standard of quality for the automotive industry. If you're planning on attending the conference, be sure to come say hello.

ERA will be attending the 24th Annual Canada-U.S. Automotive Dinner, co hosted by OESA and the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA), this February in Detroit. The event will feature a keynote address from General Motors North America's president Mark Reuss and highlight the GM's insights on the growing importance of Canada and the U.S. in the automotive industry.

The event's focus couldn't be closer to ERA's heart, as we've been working closely with the automotive industry in both countries over the past 17 years. In particular, this event will be ERA's first face-to-face meet and greet with the members of OESA as a new affiliate member.

If you're part of the automotive manufacturing sector and will be attending the event, be sure to look for our two environmental experts. They'll be thrilled to discuss how the industry is changing and how this will have an impact on the industry's environmental compliance responsibilities.

Coming to the event? Let us know in advance and we'll make sure to come meet with you!

Contact us at:info@era-ehs.com

ERA Environmental Management Solutions is the newest affiliate member of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA), one of North America’s most established manufacturing/equipment associations.  

OESA has dedicated itself to providing forums for automotive original equipment suppliers and serving as a voice to create positive, lasting change in the automotive industry.

ERA has been given the exciting task of acting as an environmental expert and educator within the association, as part of OESA’s ongoing commitment to environmental and regulatory advocacy.

ERA will play a pivotal role in the development of increased environmental responsibility and compliance for all of OESA’s affiliate members.

We are proud to have our extensive environmental expertise and experience in the automotive industry recognized by OESA’s membership.

Look for ERA at upcoming OESA events, including February's Annual Canada-U.S. Automotive Dinner, as we step into our role as environmental regulation experts.

Some of our ERA team members recently managed to spend some time at the Southern Automotive Conference (SAC) held in Huntsville, Alabama and came back with some fantastic results.

The conference, hosted by the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association and the General Manager of Toyota’s Huntsville Engine Facility, Mark-Brazeal, brought together automotive industry executives and their suppliers.

The two-day conference included sessions on Lean Manufacturing, Employee Engagement, and issues related to corporate sustainability programs. The knowledgeable speakers shared this year’s successes and missteps at their facilities.  ERA Environmental had the opportunity to meet with some of the largest automotive companies across North America and share with them our vision for how environmental management software will play a huge role in the success of their manufacturing.

As Governor Robert Bentley noted in his speech, the automotive manufacturing industry is vital to the economy of the South Eastern States. Huntsville has a long history of engine production, including the massive Saturn V Rocket Engine now housed at the Space & Rocket Museum. Many attendees were also surprised to learn that the Huntsville Engine Facility is the only facility in the world that produces 4, 6, and 8 cylinder engines under the same roof.

Our team's jounrey at the SAC wrapped up by attending a tour of the Huntsville Navistar Engine Facility. This facility consists of two engine plants: Navistar Diesel of Alabama, LLC and Navistar Big Bore Diesels, LLC. Ths Navistar Huntsville site produces a range of engines, from Navistar’s MaxxForce5 to the MaxxForce 10 diesel engines for various international truck, bus, defense vehicles, and OEM applications.

The next Southern Automotive Conference was announced and will be held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the home of Volkswagen Group of America on October 11 & 12, 2012.

Look for ERA Environmental Management Solutions to be revving things up there next year!

Toyota has continued to expand its corporate sustainability program with the implementation of ERA's Environmental Management Software (EMS) at the Toyota Indiana facility. This move adds yet another site to the impressive list of sites benefitting from implementing an effective EMS system.

The move to further implementing ERA software will allow Toyota to more efficently manage their environmental reporting, recordkeeping, and sustainability progams at its Indiana facility. As an ERA-enhanced site, Toyota Indiana will streamline its data management processes and eliminate redundant paperwork, as well as quickly and easily share EHS data across the entire company. 

ERA congratulates Toyota on its clear dedication to sustainable business practices and environmental leadership, and is proud to a part of Toyota's ongoing success.

One of the world's leading innovators in the aerospace industry, Moog Inc., has demonstrated its commitment to excellence by implementing ERA's proven environmental management software (EMS) solution. 

Moog has once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship and responsibility through this decision.

After the passing of Moog's founder, Bill Moog, their current CEO and Chairman said of their company:

"Every day an extraordinary group of people come together to devote their time and energy to build the best product of its type built anywhere in the world...and to deliver that product to the most demanding customers in the world."

ERA Environmental perceives our situation to be the same, and looks forward to streamlining and optimizing Moog's environmental reporting capabilities and providing our top-notch ongoing customer service.

ERA commends Moog for its clear dedication to sustainable business and is pleased to be a part of the worldwide Moog team.

ERA Environmental is proud to announce that its client Toyota is implementing ERA's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) software at its new Texas manufacturing facility, adding another site to the long list of Toyota facilities benefitting from ERA's cutting-edge environmental system.

The facility, located in San Antonio, employees over 1,500 workers and will produce virtually all of Toyota's U.S. award-winning pick-up trucks, including the Motor Trend Truck of the Year Toyota Tundra, and the Toyota Tacoma. 

By growing their relationship with ERA
 Environmental, Toyota further increases its compliance reporting efficiency, reduces redundant paperwork, and streamlines its data management processes. As part of the growing number of ERA software-enhanced sites, the Texas Toyota manufacturing site will be able to quickly and easily share vital environmental and safety data across the entire company. 

ERA applauds Toyota's dedication to sustainable business practices and is happy to be able to enable these better business initiatives while saving Toyota money and hundreds of labour hours.

We’re happy to announce here at ERA Environmental that Medtronic Diabetes has implemented our Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Software to increase their work efficiency and data security. They successfully completed the implementation of our software and customized training last week.

We’re very proud of our clients here at ERA and Medtronic Diabetes is no exception.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, they are a world leader in advanced diabetes management solutions, helping countless people successfully manage their insulin therapies and glucose monitoring. They have been completing this fantastic work for more than 25 years and helping people with diabetes live longer, healthier lives.

Andrew Arcuri, Medtronic’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager had this to say: “ERA provided outstanding support during the implementation process. ERA had the knowledge and skills to quickly understand our processes, model them in the software and accommodate change requests (improvements). The high service level continues as we use the system day-to-day."

The move to ERA’s software has allowed Medtronic Diabetes to transition from a paper-based Environmenatal, Health & Safety (EHS) Management system to secure electronic transactions, allowing for tracking, notification and customized reporting.  Medtronic has been able to reduce the number of systems, spreadsheets and data sources being maintained, greatly increasing efficiency and data security.”

We look forward to having a long, productive and mutually beneficial releationship with Medtronic for many years.