To minimize the impact U.S. companies have on the environment, Yamagata America has introduced a new Green Printing service that uses 100% and 40% post-consumer recycled paper.
Using renewable energy, Yamagata's new service produces manuals, catalogs and directories that meet or exceed all industry quality standards and offers competitive pricing. The service reduces waste and pollution by using non-traditional bio mass fuels, such as wood waste that has historically been burned or dumped into landfills. All materials are produced and printed in the United States.
For every ton of paper printed on 100 percent recycled paper, Yamagata Green Printing saves:
"Yamagata Green Printing lets U.S. businesses show their customers how much they really do care about the environment," said Dice Sakurai, Yamagata America print operations manager. "With 100 percent consumer recycled paper, we can offer everything from product manuals to tech support books without cutting down a single tree or burning any fossil fuels"
The new service stems directly from Yamagata's recent ISO 14001:2004 certification (ISO standard for implementation of Environmental Management System (EMS)). Yamagata meets this standard by managing all of its products and services in ways that reduce negative and increase positive environmental impact. From equipments to ink and type of paper selection, every business decision is made in the best interest of the environment. As a result, green companies can retain their high environmental standards by working with Yamagata.
Yamagata helps companies successfully meet and exceed the highest environmental standards in the world. This includes the global environmental standard i.e. RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances) directive. RoHS prohibits EU countries from importing electronic products containing more than stipulated levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants.
Similar to other electronic products or packaged electronic products, product manuals are subject to RoHS and other environmental standards. By conducting laboratory tests on everything from paper and ink to stitching wire and glue, Yamagata certifies that its product manuals can be legally shipped to anywhere in the world.
Established in 1989, Yamagata America helps companies transcend language, cultural and geographic barriers to effectively communicate with their customers around the world. Advertising copies are translated to accurately reflect regional nuances or cultural traditions. Websites, data sheets and product manuals are produced with the right look for target markets. Documents are printed and distributed when and where they are needed.
With ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications, Yamagata is dedicated to constantly improving its business practices. These prestigious certifications signify that every aspect of Yamagata business, from tools and processes to the final products, are of the highest quality and are environmentally safe.
YAMAGATA America headquarters is located at 9449 Balboa Ave., Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92123. For more information, call +1-(858) 751-1010 or visit the web site at YAMAGATA AMERICA.