MONAGHAN MEDICAL CORPORATION ATTAINS ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE
PLATTSBURGH, NY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 – Monaghan Medical Corporation (MMC) is proud to have achieved ISO 14001 certification, underscoring the company’s dedication to continually improving environmental management practices.
ISO 14001 is an internationally recognized standard for organizations to design and implement an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). MMC’s commitment to the ISO standard assures environmental risks are systematically managed and continuously improved. Risk-based thinking and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach, many key themes within ISO 14001, are similar to other ISO standards, such as ISO 13485, a standard MMC has attained in the past. This certification serves as a differentiator, assuring customers of MMC’s commitment to environmental compliance and stewardship.
“This certification signifies MMC’s unwavering commitment to taking care of the environment, while continuing on our mission to deliver innovative medical devices that help people breathe better… We are proud to implement rigorous standards that go beyond compliance, demonstrating our dedication to sustainability through reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and waste from our operations.” – Andrew Sepcie, Vice President of Operations at MMC.
MMC’s Environmental Management System (EMS) outlines key objectives for sustainable practices, aiming to improve our waste diversion rate with a proactive approach to recycling and waste reduction. Simultaneously, the company has set a longer-term goal to make significant reductions in our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
ABOUT MONAGHAN MEDICAL CORPORATION
Headquartered in Plattsburgh, New York, Monaghan Medical Corporation is a leader in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of respiratory devices to manage acute and chronic pulmonary illnesses and disease processes like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MMC’s mission is to provide the respiratory community with quality, researched, and innovative devices to help people breathe easier.
Monaghan Medical Corporation manufacturing headquarters in Plattsburgh, New York
Monaghan Medical Corporation Opens New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Plattsburgh, New York
New headquarters building doubles the operational size and is designed to place workers’ safety first during the COVID-19 pandemic
PLATTSBURGH, NY (November 5, 2020) – Monaghan Medical Corporation (MMC) today announced the opening of a new 65,000-square-foot facility that doubles the size of its previous headquarters building. The new facility will house Monaghan Medical’s warehouse, production, administration, and all support functions, and the campus property has room to double the plant’s square footage for future expansion.
Monaghan Medical has been in its previous Plattsburgh facility since the 1980s. This move to a new state-of-the-art building will give the company room to expand both its product and manufacturing capabilities. Monaghan Medical will continue to focus on the design, manufacture, and distribution of medical devices designed to help patients with respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. As the company continues to grow, the surrounding property can be developed as needed to expand operational capacity.
The design of the new facility took into account employees’ health and safety. The open concept layout incorporates more windows for natural light, with flexible work areas designed to encourage conversation or informal meetings and an open office environment.
“Monaghan Medical has been part of Plattsburgh for nearly 40 years and this new facility allows room for growth as we continue to expand our presence within this business community,” said Tim Howley, Manufacturing Manager for Monaghan Medical. “This is a challenging time to be opening a new facility with the COVID-19 outbreak, but we are taking every step possible to ensure that all our employees are safe and healthy.”
The new Monaghan Medical facility is located at 153 Industrial Boulevard, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.
About Monaghan Medical Corporation (MMC, USA)
Monaghan Medical Corporation (MMC) focuses on developing cost-efficient, outcome-based solutions for its customers, and continues to introduce new products and new product enhancements to support its mission to ensure device quality for patients. MMC’s strength lies in product development around core capabilities in mechanical design complimented by collaboration with a state-of-the-art Global Aerosol and Research Laboratory.
Contact:
Andrew Sepcie
Director of Operations
Monaghan Medical Corporation
153 Industrial Boulevard, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 634-8199
Email: asepcie@monaghanmed.com