- MAXAM recognizes Tarragona personnel for their constant commitment to a culture of occupational safety in the company
The NITRICOMAX plant, part of MAXAM group, today celebrated 20 years without any industrial accidents. MAXAM recognized the dedication and constant commitment of workers at the nitric acid plant at an internal event held this morning in Tarragona and attended by senior managers representing the whole company.
“This is a key part of occupational safety, which not every company can pride itself on. This result has only been possible thanks to the daily effort and commitment of each and every one of the workers who have been part of NITRICOMAX over these 20 years. It is a legacy that we are proud of and that we hope to pass on to all new professionals joining the company", explained César Valero, Director of MAXAM's Tarragona plant
A Culture of Safety as a Way of Life
Safety is a fundamental value for MAXAM. The goal is clear: to ensure the well-being of all employees, customers, partners and communities where it operates. This is why the company voluntarily complies with the highest benchmarks and strives every day to sustain a culture of safety throughout the organization.
“Andrea Sánchez-Krellenberg, Global Occupational Health & Safety Director at MAXAM, has also recognized the outstanding work of NITRICOMAX professionals in "creating and maintaining a true culture of occupational safety at the company". "At MAXAM we know that health and safety involves everyone. Our safety culture is the result of a multilevel collective commitment by leaders and individuals within the organization to ensure prevention is a core part of our business," adds Sánchez-Krellenberg.
Its participation in the international Responsible Care program reflects this commitment to continuous improvement: a voluntary, global initiative in the chemical industry to improve Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection in all its operations, in accordance with the principles of Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility.
All company employees are actively involved in continuously improving the safety management systems. MAXAM also collaborates with all its stakeholders, including authorities, clients, associations and communities, to promote a culture of experience-sharing, learning, transparency and honesty.
NITRICOMAX
Taken over by MAXAM in 2013, NITRICOMAX has been present in Tarragona for over 40 years. Its principal business is the production of nitric acid, a fundamental raw material for the development and economic progress of society.
Apart from its use in energy materials, nitric acid is also used, for instance, in the food and electronics industries, in the manufacture of medicines, in the production of dyes, additives, fertilizers and plant food, and in artistic engraving.
The NITRICOMAX plant has the latest technology for the manufacture of nitric acid under the highest quality, safety and environmental protection parameters. Over the last 5 years, the company has made 6m euros worth of investment in improving its facilities.
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MAXAM is a global technology company, specializing in the design, development, manufacture and application of energy materials. It structures its activity in four business units: blasting solutions for mining, quarries and civil works; cartridges and gun powders for use in hunting and recreational shooting; products and systems for the defence and security sector; and production of key primary products in nitro chemical activity.
Founded by Alfred Nobel in 1872, today MAXAM employs more than 6,500 people on five continents, in 80 industrial facilities, with subsidiaries in more than 50 countries and commercial operations in over 100 countries. At the close of the 2018 financial year (31 March 2018), the company’s turnover stood at over 1.14 billion euros.