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Press Release
Leaders in Environmental Health & Safety, ISO Consulting Join CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new associate members today, including Trinity Consultants and IMSM.
“One of the greatest assets a manufacturing business has is the resources backing it to succeed,” said Lance Hastings, CEO & President of CMTA. “Our newest associate members are helping manufacturers grow across California with their expertise in environmental health and safety, and ISO consulting.”
Trinity Consultants is a leading environmental health and safety (EHS) firm that provides innovative solutions for clients, including manufacturing companies, to navigate complex EHS challenges. With a global presence of over 1,600 employees in over 80 offices and experience supporting companies for 50 years, Trinity Consultants helps organizations overcome complex mission-critical challenges in EHS, engineering, and science through expertise in consulting, technology, training, and staffing across a wide range of sectors.
“With almost 50 years supporting the regulated community in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) matters, Trinity can support CTMA members to continue to achieve their financial performance while maintaining best-in-class EHS programs and compliance with all applicable regulatory programs,” said Eddie Al-Rayes, Regional Director for Trinity Consultants. “Through our membership with CMTA, Trinity will be able to position ourselves to help address issues impacting the manufacturing industry on an environmental level.”
Trinity has actively supported California’s manufacturing industry since 2006 by providing services in EHS compliance, permitting, auditing, CEQA, sustainability, modeling, training, and much more. Through its commitment to quality (ISO 9001 Certified), innovation, and sustainability, Trinity Consultants has established itself as a trusted partner for manufacturing companies in California and beyond.
IMSM is a full-service ISO consultancy started in the United Kingdom in 1994. Now with a global network of offices, IMSM provides expertise in various industries and disciplines ranging from quality, environmental, energy, and health & safety to information security, laboratory competence, medical devices, automotive, aerospace, food safety, and cosmetics. IMSM also provides consulting on 15 ISO standards to over 18,000 companies.
“We are excited about joining CMTA as we see an increase in the use of ISO over the next few years particularly by manufacturing companies involving greater integration of various ISO standards to enhance quality, sustainability, safety, cybersecurity, energy efficiency, and supply chain management,” said Tracy Hawkey, Chief Revenue Officer at IMSM. “IMSM is committed to helping manufacturers recognize the value of ISO certification in gaining a competitive advantage, meeting customer expectations, and staying compliant with industry regulations.”
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About CMTA
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from manufacturing in California is $300 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.3 million Californians paying wages more than $25,000 higher than other non-farm employers in the state. For more information, visit CMTA’s website.
About Trinity Consultants
Trinity Consultants is a leading global Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) firm that provides services and solutions in the Regulatory Compliance, Ecology & Water, Built Environments, and Life Sciences markets. To learn more, connect with us: LinkedIn / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / trinityconsultants.com.
About IMSM
IMSM (International Management Systems Marketing) are leading ISO specialists. We deliver high-quality ISO consultancy services and standards to organizations of all sizes, from all sectors, all over the world. As an organization, we work towards a common goal: to consistently deliver to our clients world-class ISO consultation, reinforced by adherence to our IMSM Mission, Vision, and Values. For more information, visit IMSM’s website.