TOCCOA, GA—Patterson Pump Company has received a Certificate of Conformance signifying that the company’s Environmental Management System (EMS) has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc., and found to be in conformance with the requirements of ISO 14001:2004. The EMS is applicable to manufacturers of pumps and pumping related systems for domestic and international markets.

The purpose of the ISO 14001:2004 standard is to help organizations improve their environmental performance.

“Patterson Pump has pursued this important ISO certification as part of our commitment to reduce our environmental footprint while decreasing manufacturing waste,” President Al Huber said.

ISO certification requirements include an ongoing commitment by the company to document, implement, maintain, improve and communicate its Environmental Management System and policies.