Zinacantepec, Mexico
Act locally, compete globally
KHS has been represented by offices in Mexico since the 1970s. In 1992 KHS Mexicana was founded and production of our conveyor systems started at a factory in Zinacantepec in the state of Mexico. The production site has been continuously further developed: in 2005 the production shop was extended and in 2008 a new warehouse was built for the Maintenance Department.
At the plant we now manage all local and regional services for our national and international customers in Mexico and turnkey projects for new filling and packaging systems.
Through ISO 9001 certification we have established a recognized quality management system standard in Mexico and also regularly and successfully take part in SEDEX and EcoVadis audits.
Expansion of local standards
Our products manufactured locally and those imported from our factories outside Mexico that are driven by a motor comply with the Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM). Besides operating an international quality management system according to ISO 9001, we also satisfy the requirements, regulations and standards of this certification. During the reporting period KHS has implemented two new national standards in this respect: NOM 35 on psychosocial risks and NOM 36 on ergonomic risks, both of which constitute new rules and are mandatory.
High level of commitment to corporate environmental protection
Here in Mexico we are further developing our environmental and energy management system in accordance with Group measures and regulations. Besides complying with state regulations, we also take part in the voluntary Mexico Clean Industry program with the continuous support of KHS headquarters in Germany. This is an initiative that aims to encourage industrial companies to show greater commitment to the environment by offering them economic incentives. We implement numerous measures from this program and in doing so address social and ecological challenges above and beyond the legal standards. KHS personnel on site continue to be sensitized to environmental issues and are encouraged to act responsibly and sustainably.
As a result of this regional program, we focus on operational environmental management, avoiding hazardous scrap contaminated with pollutants and classifying waste and chemical products according to their environmental impact.
We regularly report on our measures to the local authorities and give our customers and suppliers an insight into our projects and progress.
Social responsibility and commitment
To mark special public holidays or the start of school, KHS Mexico organizes events for personnel family members and children, such as flowers on Mother’s Day/International Women’s Day, school pencil cases or even a factory soccer tournament, for instance (in which more than 70–80 of our 250 employees took part).
Reforestation
Since 2017 around 800 trees have been planted as part of the reforestation project.
We’re a reliable partner, not just to our customers and business partners but also to society and the community we live and work in every single day.
