At Arch Wood Protection we understand the need for exacting standards which are intrinsic to all our products and processes. This is one of the reasons we are able to offer a lifetime guarantee (terms and conditions apply) on all wood treated with specified Tanalised® products.
Our Ethical Standards| • Arch currently has the ISO 9001:2000 standard accredited by TÜV which serves to underline the highest standard of our quality management system and ensures that we meet our goal of continuously improving customer satisfaction. |
| • Arch also has the ISO 14001:2004 standard accredited by TÜV which means that a recognised environmental policy and management system is in place. |
| • Arch is certified for quality by South African Timber Auditing Services (SATAS). |
| • Arch prefers to use suppliers who share the same commitments in standard accreditations, such as Unitrans, who are also ISO 14001:2004 accredited. |
| • As a further commitment to its operating standards, Arch is a signatory to the prestigious Responsible Care initiative through Chemical and Allied Industries' Association (CAIA), a public commitment to fulfilling certain responsibilities to the wider society and the environment. |
| • Arch is an active member of the South African Wood Preservation Association (SAWPA) and South African Utility Pole Association (SAUPA). Arch is also involved in sponsorships of related timber associations such as Thatchers Association of SA and are members of the Timber Frame Builders Association (TFBA), as well as the American Wood Preservation Association (AWPA). |
| • Arch is a member of the Hibiscus Chamber of Commerce. |
| • Arch is committed to a Social Responsibility Program. The 2006 program included sponsorship towards the following: |
| • Supply of provisions to Bread of Heaven (a local charity organization). The organization provides sandwiches and meals to 1000 underprivileged children in the Port Shepstone area every day. |
| • Supply and installation of a Jungle Gym at Nakakele Creche. |