Awards and Certificates

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Mr. Somdech Chaisurin, representing Indorama Polyester Industries (Rayong), receives the award for “Good Governance Environmental Award 2011” from Deputy Governor of the Industry Ports Authority, Mr. Jakarat Lertophad, on behalf of the Industrial Estates Authority of Thailand at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate on March 13, 2012

On 13 March 2012 IRPL, represented by Khun S.P. Kamat (Vice President – Manufacturing), received “Environmental Governance Award 2011 (Green Star Project)” from Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), by Khun Jakkarat Lertopas, Deputy Governor (Industrial Port) – representing Governor of IEAT, at Somjate Room, Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate Office. IRPL has joined the environmental governance program following IEAT’s pollution reduction and mitigation project for industrial plants in Map Ta Phut industrial complex to exercise practical application on environmental governance, including information provision and disclosure, accountability, and community participation. Winning IEAT’s environmental governance award was the result of audits in 2011 conducted by industrial factory working audit team, comprising IEAT officials and community representatives, on environmental management and social responsibility with “excellent” ratings in all topics.

Congratulations to another 2 IVL companies in MTP Industrial Estate, i.e. Indorama Polyester Industries PCL (IPI) and TPT Petrochemicals, which also received similar award from IEAT.

Indorama Polymers Public Company Limited, AsiaPet (Thailand) Limited, Petform (Thailand) Limited and Indorama Holdings (Thailand) Ltd. have received an award as a good model for the management of labor and social responsibility during the floods of 2011 from the Ministry of Labor on February 29, 2012.

Queretaro Site passed through an external audit curried out by BVQI Mexicana, in order to get the recertification of the ISO 14000, which is an internationally recognized Environmental Management System Standard.

Indorama Ventures Polymers Mexico received ISO 9001:2008 is the International Standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). It provides to company with a set of principles that ensure a common sense approach to the management of your business activities to consistently achieve customer satisfaction.

Mr. Ashok Arora, (2nd from right) general manager and Mr. Somdej Chaisurin (1st from right) assistant general manager, the representatives of Indorama Polyester Industries PCL received ISO 50001 Energy Management System Certificate from Mr. Chaiyong Krittapholchai , (2nd from left)Secretary General of Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) at Ministry of Industry. Currently, Indorama Polyester Industries PCL is the first company in Thailand and only one company at this moment that getting world class ISO 50001 Certificate.

Bangkok, Thailand - 14 November 2011 - Auriga Polymers Inc., the U.S.A. subsidiary of Indorama Ventures PCL, has been honored by being named an Economic Champion for 2011 at an awards luncheon held by the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce. Auriga Polymers, which has a PET manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and offices in Charlotte, North Carolina was one of only 10 outstanding companies whose confidence and collective investments are providing a healthy economic climate for upstate South Carolina. Attending the awards luncheon was Bryan Moore (1st left), Business Development and Technical Director, Tammi Harrison (2nd left), Human Resources Manager, Prabhushankar Srinivasan (3rd left), Senior Vice President and Operations Head for North America and Juan Flores (4th left), Vice President of Operations.

Indorama Ventures currently has 27 sites in 14 countries globally and plays a role in the economy of each area through best labor practices and prioritizing the welfare of its employees at each site. The company acquired the major polymer assets of INVISTA in North America in March 2011 and has driven output upwards, strengthening the business during the economic downturn.

TPT Petrochemicals Plc and Indorama Polyester Industries Nakorn Prathom received the award “Green Industry Level 3 - Green System” certificate on September 26, 2011. The award is presented to companies where the Environmental Management System has been systematically performed, monitored and evaluated, reviewed for continuous improvement and where the company has received other well-known environmental awards and/or certificates for achieving other environmental standard.

On this occasion, Mr. Satyanarayan Mohta, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of TPT Petrochemicals Plc received the “Green Industry Level 3” Certificate from Dr. Witoon Simachokedee, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry in the Kamonthip Room, Siam City Hotel Bangkok.

22 September 2011 - Indorama Polyester Industries Plc, Indorama Petrochem Limited and Indorama Holdings Limited recently received CSR-DIW Continuous Award 2011 and CSIR-DIW Network Award 2011 from the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) at the Grand Hall Room, Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC). The awards were presented by Mr. Arthit Wuthikaro, Director – General of Department of Industrial Works and Mr. Yongyuth Thongsuk, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry.

In the picture: Mr. Ashok Mathur - VP Operations (second left), Mr. Ashok Arora - Senior VP Operations (third left), Mr. Wijit Kamkom - Associate General Manager Public & Employee Relations (fourth left), Ms. Prapai Palakawong Na Ayuttaya - Senior Manager Personnel & Administration (second right) Dr. Nop Siwasitchai - VP Human Resources & Admin (fourth right)

Indorama Polyester Industries Public Co., Ltd. (Rayong) received the National Outstanding Industrial Establishment on Labor Relations and Welfare Award 2011 for the seventh consecutive years (2005-2011). The Award Ceremony was on September 14, 2011 at Grand Diamond Ballroom, 9th Building, Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Pakkred road, Nonthaburi.

In the picture Mr.Ashok Arora (left) and Ms.Sunanta Lornopparat (center) received the award from Mr. Padermchai Sasomsub, Minister of Labour.

Indorama Holdings Ltd. received the National Outstanding Industrial Establishment on Labor Relations and Welfare Award 2011 for the sixth consecutive years (2006-2011). The Award Ceremony was on September 14, 2011 at Grand Diamond Ballroom, 9th Building, Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Pakkred road, Nonthaburi

In the picture Mr. Rajesh Banka (left) and Ms. Supeeraya Kumduang (center) received the award from Mr. Padermchai Sasomsub, Minister of Labour.

Indorama Polyester Industries Public Co., Ltd. (Nakornpatom) received The National Outstanding Industrial Establishment on Labor Relations and Welfare Award 2011 for the third consecutive years (2009-2011). The Award Ceremony was on September 14, 2011 at Grand Diamond Ballroom, 9th Building, Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Pakkred road, Nonthaburi.

In the picture Mr. Ashok Mathur-Vice President Operations (left) and Mr.Ashok Upadhyaya-JVP Finance & Accounts (center) received the award from Mr. Somkiat Chayasriwong, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Labour

Indorama Petrochem received The National Outstanding Industrial Establishment on Labor Relations and Welfare Award 2011. The Award Ceremony was on September 14, 2011 at Grand Diamond Ballroom, 9th Building, Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Pakkred road, Nonthaburi.

In the picture Wijit Kamkom, Associate General Manager Public & Employee Relations (left) and Mr. Wasant Sangthong Assistant Instrument Manager (center) received the award from Mr. Somkiat Chayasriwong, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Labour.

Indorama Holdings Ltd. received Provincial Safety Award 2011 organized by the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. The Award Ceremony was on September 14, 2011 at Monnipa Seminar Centre, Holiday Hotel Lopburi presented by Mr. Kumnung Isaro, Deputy Governor of Lopburi Province.

The “Utility” QC team from Indorama Polyester Industries Plc was selected to deliver a presentation at the 5th QCC Thailand 2011 by The Association of QC Headquarters of Thailand, Department of Industrial Works, on “Reducing the Maintenance Cost for a Sprit Type, on Zone F (Coal Fire Plant) by 50% within 6 months” at the International Convention on QC Circles 2011 in Yokohama, Japan.

On July 29, 2011 officials from Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and representatives from communities in Map Ta Phut paid an audit visit to Indorama Petrochem Limited (IRPL) to conduct the 2nd quarterly audit. The audit result showed that IRPL again this time obtained "Excellent" ratings in all topics under the "Pollution Reduction and Mitigation Plan" of the IEAT. The evaluation fell into different categories, including water management; waste management; Air/ Noise management; VOCs, Nox, SO2, green areas inside plant and working conditions; support to communities; performance of the pollution reduction plan and the accuracy of relevant data and actions following the advice of the EIA Committee.

In the pictures (from left to right):
Mr. Santithep, Safety, Health and Environment Manager, representatives from local media in Rayong (second and third from left), representative from Krok Yai Cha community, Huay Pong community (Map Ta Phut), IEAT Officials (second and third from right), and Mr. Wijit Kamkom, Associate General Manager- Public & Employee Relations.

On July 22, 2011 Ms. Prapai Palakawong Na Ayuttaya the representative from IPI-N, rewarded The Best Manufacturer Award for Safety, Occupational Health and Working Conditions at a national conference, 3rd floor, City Hall, Muang, Nakhon Pathom by Warunee Phong , Arts World Games, and the Deputy Governor of Nakhon Pathom.

On 20 July 2011, Indorama Petrochem Limited, represented by Dr. Nop Siwasitchai, Vice President (Human Resources & Admin.), was awarded the Best Manufacturer Award for Safety, Occupational Health and Working Conditions (National Level) 2011. The award was presented by Ms. Amporn Nitisiri, Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour, during Eastern Region Safety Week 2011 at the Tawarawadi Hotel, Prachinburi Province. This is the first time that the company joined the program and winning this national level award is a good reflection on our company.

Congratulations to QCC: the BEGIN team from QC&CTS Dept. who was selected by The Association of QC Headquarters of Thailand (QCHQ) under the Ministry of Industry to be a representative of Thailand. They were asked to attend and present their achievement in the international seminar “International Exposition on Team Excellence (IETEX) 2011” at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore on 14-17 June 2011

Indorama Polyester Industries Plc (Nakhon Pathom) and TPT Petrochemicals PCL received a certificate signifying they have achieved the Thai Labor Standard TLS 8001-2010 Certificate Completion Level Initiative Phase from The Ministry of Labor’s Department of Labor Protection and Welfare effective from 11th July 2011.

Thai Labor Standard, or TLS, covers the regulations and practice concerning labor employment and working conditions, including wages, working hours, holidays and safety at work. The TLS helps protects all labor equally, with good quality of life, safety and good employee relations so that they work with high morale.

On May 3, 2011 Arteva Specialties, S. de R.L. de C.V. received “Clean Industry Certificate” from the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA), for industries which fully meet and exceed the commitments derived from the environmental audits.

IRH Mr S.N. Bhaumick received QCC Promoter Award from Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Industry in The 25th QCC Thailand Presentation 2011 organized by The Association of QC Headquarter of Thailand

Orion Global PET received ISO 22000:2005 on 23 Mar, 11 (Production of PET polymers for Food Industry)

Khun Prapai Palakawong Na Ayuthaya, Senior Manager (Personnel & Administration) from Indorama Polyester Industries PCL received the Outstanding Women Award, Management category on International Women’s Day from Mr. Chidphon Ritprasart, Nakhon Pathom Governor, March 8, 2011.

On February 7 2011, Mr. Aloke Lohia was awarded a certificate of thanks by H.E. the Prime Minister, Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva for accepting the position of Honorary Investment Advisor to the Board of Investment

Indorama Textiles (Thailand) Ltd. (IRT) and Indorama Holdings Ltd. (IRH) received the top award of the AIDS and TB - response Standard Organization Certification ASO-T Thailand Platinum, organized by The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour and the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health. Award Ceremony was on February 4, 2011 at Monnipa Seminar Centre in the province of Lopburi, presented by Labour Chief Mr. Ampol Kaemjaroen.

QCC team (new-born type named “BEGIN”) at Indorama Petrochem Rayong won a Golden Award for new-born QCC presentation of Thailand Quality Prize 2010. Organized by Technology Promotion Association Thai-Japan (TPA).

Certifications held by Indorama Petrochem Rayong

• ISO9001:2000 issued on 4 May 2007 (by Moody International Certification
• ISO14001:2004 issued on 27 Nov 2008 (by Moody International Certification
• OHSAS18001 issued on 27 Nov 2008 (by Moody International Certification Ltd)

On Dec 18 OGP received a gold medal with an embedded plaque conferring Ramapet N1 as Lithuanian Product of the year”, signed by the President of Confederation of Lithuanian Industries. Meeting was attended by the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Ministers, Member of Parliament and other senior industry members.

Plaque states in Lithuanian as under:

Lithuanian Confederation of Industries
UAB Orion Global Pet Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) RAMAPET N1
LITHUANIAN PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2009
GOLD MEDAL

B. Lubys
President of the Confederation of Lithuanian Industries
18th December, 2009

Indorama Polyester Industries PCL, Rayong was selected in 2009 for the “Best Labor Relation & Welfare Award” for the fifth consecutive year. Being the fifth time, there was a special audit procedure with a repeat audit by the team from Ministry of Labor, Bangkok. In the medium & large group category IPI is the only company in Rayong to get this award for fifth time. The award was presented by His Excellency, The Prime Minister of Thailand in Bangkok.

The QC Group “Two for One” was awarded “Best QC Group” from The 23rd Quality Control Circles (QCC) Presentation held by The Association of QC Headquarters of Thailand on 28th April, 2009. Furthermore the group also was selected for International Convention on Quality Control Circle for the International Exposition for Team Excellence (IETEX) 2009 in Singapore. The Sen Dai Kao Klai Team from IPI was selected for the International competition in China on 3rd Nov 2009