Atlas Copco’s division Specialty Rental last week announced it was granted a triple certification for quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance. It is the first rental company in the world to be granted the triple certification.

The triple certification is valid for multiple Specialty Rental sites around the world and includes ISO 9001 (the international standard for quality management systems), ISO 14001 (environmental management), and OHSAS 18001 (occupational health and safety).

“Our customers’ demands on quality, environmental and safety processes are high and they do not accept business partners without a strong focus on these areas,” said Ronnie Leten, president of Atlas Copco’s business area Compressor Technique. “This certification sets the standard for the industry and will serve as a door opener for us to new customer segments and applications.”

Atlas Copco’s division Specialty Rental was created on Jan. 1, 2007, and it is active in 50 countries. The triple certification has a fundamental place in supporting the Specialty Rental division’s mission to become and remain the market leader worldwide in rental for oil-free, high-pressure and compressed-air applications.

Stockholm, Sweden-based Atlas Copco provides products and services that range from compressed air and gas equipment, generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly systems, to related aftermarket and rental.

Specialty Rental is a division within Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area. It serves customers in the industry segments around the world with temporary air and power rental solutions. The specialty rental services are offered under several brands. The divisional headquarters is located in Antwerp, Belgium.