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Quality and safety Graham Packaging demonstrates its dedication to safety and the environment by investing in internal and external training and employee development , and providing access to cuttingedge extrusion blow molding plastic packaging technologies . In addition to lean manufacturing , Total Productive Maintenance ( TPM ) and autonomous management are implemented in all units , increasing productivity and improving internal flow of waste process and elimination .

“ In terms of safety , which is our main concern , we hold weekly meetings in all units to train our employees , in addition to keeping track and control of incidents and potential risks . Our machines and equipment are all inspected to comply with [ Regulatory Norms .] This month , all of our units passed recertification audits by the International Organization for Standardization [ ISO ] 9001 ,” explained Machado .

Royal baking powder , production line in Curitiba

Market and Development As a consequence of the current contraction and cost control of practically all markets in Brazil , the company strives to optimize the productive process and work with partners always in search

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– Fernando Machado , Commercial Director for South America

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