Davis-standard first extrusion and converting oem to achieve OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP certification, setting benchmark for environmental stewardship
Chicago, IL – Davis-Standard, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technologies, today announced that it has achieved Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) certification, becoming the first OEM in its field to earn this distinction. This certification demonstrates the company's commitment to preventing plastic pellet (resin) loss and contributing to a cleaner environment, setting a new benchmark for environmental sustainability in the plastics industry.
OCS is an international program designed to help plastics industry companies implement good housekeeping and pellet containment practices. By achieving OCS certification, Davis-Standard joins a growing list of companies committed to reducing plastic pollution in waterways and communities.
“Our facilities in Fulton, NY, and Pawcatuck, CT, are blessed with natural beauty and proximity to vital waterways and the ocean,” said Giovanni Spitale, CEO of Davis-Standard. "This underscores our responsibility to protect these resources and is why Operation Clean Sweep certification is so important to us."
“Environmental stewardship is deeply ingrained in our company culture at Davis-Standard," said Dan Guthrie, Chief Operating Officer & President of Film, Sheet, and Core Auxiliaries at Davis-Standard. "Achieving Operation Clean Sweep certification reinforces our dedication to responsible manufacturing practices and our commitment to minimizing our environmental footprint.”
This OCS achievement builds upon Davis-Standard's legacy of environmental responsibility and its 2025 sustainability commitments. The company's North American facilities are now powered by carbon-free electricity, and its Maillefer division received a Silver EcoVadis rating for its sustainability efforts in Finland. Moreover, numerous Davis-Standard facilities maintain ISO 14001 certification for their environmental management systems, with only one remaining to achieve the certification.
By achieving OCS certification, Davis-Standard further demonstrates its commitment to environmental responsibility and its dedication to maintaining a sustainable future for the plastics industry and the planet. Learn more about Davis-Standards commitment to sustainability here: davis-standard.com/sustainability/ and Operation Clean Sweep here: https://opcleansweep.org/
About Davis-Standard: Founded in 1848 and headquartered in Pawcatuck, CT, Davis-Standard is a global leader in the design, development, distribution, and aftermarket servicing of extrusion and converting equipment. Our systems encompass over 11 product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in a wide variety of industries, including Power/Energy, Food & Beverage, Construction, Water, Consumer Products and Communications. With more than 2,600 employees worldwide and a network of independent sales agents and suppliers in nearly every country, Davis-Standard is committed to engineering systems that are cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and offer a high return on investment. The company has manufacturing and technical facilities in the United States, Canada, China, Germany, Finland, Austria, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Italy, and the United Kingdom. To learn more, please visit www.davis-standard.com
