The milestone. The manufacturing company is a leader in thermoplastic molding and electromechanical assembly. Many accolades over time for the Valeri family. Among the strengths is the intense collaboration between employees and employers.

The time span "1987 – 2022" does not simply indicate the time passed, although significant. For Valid Plastic, the company in Strangolagalli, a reference in thermoplastic molding and electromechanical assembly, brilliantly led by Renato Valeri, 35 years represent not just a temporal span, but significant achievements, realized ambitions and dreams, the constant pursuit of ethical and professional values. In one word, excellence. Always among the major suppliers for ABB, Valid Plastic was awarded in 2017 - by the world-leading electrification company itself - as the best supplier in the "Plastics" category, receiving international recognition at the Global Supplier Day in Rome. A consecration that for the Valeri family certainly did not mean a final destination, but rather an even greater stimulus to achieve new goals. In fact, in 2018, there were more great satisfactions: Engineer Manuel, Renato's eldest son, after creating a specific software enabling continuous information exchange among the company's strategic suppliers, allowing constant monitoring of product deadlines and reducing lead times, was celebrated by the newspaper "La Repubblica" in the special "Excellent Companies" section, literally placing Valid Plastic at the center of the Industry 4.0 revolution; and thanks to the features of the software, Valid Plastic was awarded - by ABB - the prestigious "Knowledge Sharing" prize at the 2018 Innovation Day in Bergamo. An award that is emotionally moving, according to Microsoft executives who inspected the company in 2018: "Every time we come into contact with a productive reality like yours, we confirm firsthand how Italian excellence stands out from other countries for Quality, dynamism, and continuous innovation in business." Others, like the Quality Manager Italy of ABB, at the end of the recognition as an integrated supplier, obtained only following a standardization of Quality processes, express in their conclusions: "Valid Plastic is increasingly a reference and a positive benchmark for us to evaluate ourselves and other suppliers." The same "Sole 24 Ore", the main Italian economic-financial newspaper, in the Aziende & Territorio section, includes Valid Plastic as a cutting-edge company capable of offering products and services with quality standards rarely found on a global scale, recognizing its strengths as family management, work ethics, constant training, and considering human value as a primary aspect to always prioritize and protect. And exactly so: for Denice, Manuel, and Renato Valeri, despite the great results achieved, the well-deserved celebrations, and the many challenges overcome, after 35 years, the workers are still and always the true protagonists of the company's results at all levels, to the point of achieving the Certification for Social Responsibility in 2011 (SA8000:2014).

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As in the previous weeks, we would like to keep you updated on the evolution of the Coronavirus-related situation regarding Valid Plastic srl.

The Italian government issued a new decree 2 days ago to contain the spread of the virus by closing commercial activities, bars, restaurants, etc.

In this regard it is important to note that the Italian government has confirmed that:

• industrial activities are not interrupted and workers can go to the workplace if need; those who can work from home are encouraged to do so;
• the transit of goods to and from the region is not blocked.

All our company staff work regularly and the production lines operate at normal rates by implementing the restrictive procedures to avoid contagion, therefore until new provisions, Valid Plastic srl will continue its production as usually.

Visits / meetings and training are currently suspended except for those necessary for the company's production continuity.

The transport of goods has also not been affected for now, but some delays due to greater controls cannot be excluded.

Since the situation is constantly evolving, we will inform you in case of any supply problems.

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The newspaper "La Repubblica", in its special report "Excellent Companies in Lazio", pays tribute to the Valid Plastic with an article that places, deservedly, the Valeri family's company at the center of the Industry 4.0 revolution. 

What is celebrated is the software designed and developed by the engineer Manuel Valeri - son of the patron Renato- which besides allowing a continuous exchange of information amongst the company's strategic suppliers allows to keep constantly monitored the products timetable and to reduce delays, thus improving the whole production process. 

Precisely because of the software features, Valid Plastic has been awarded by ABB with the prestigious "Knowledge Sharing" award during the Innovation Day 2018. 

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The main Italian economic-financial daily newspaper in its Companies & Territory section celebrates Valid Plastic on the occasion of its 30th anniversary: “The consecration of a story which started 30 years ago thanks to the vision of the patron Renato Valeri, who laid the foundations that today make Valid Plastic an excellence in thermoplastic molding and in the electromechanical assembly". 

This is why Sole 24 Ore includes Valid Plastic amongst the cutting-edge companies that, with skills and dynamism, offers products and services with quality standards rarely found on a global scale; from family-run company as a strength to work ethics, from the collaboration with ABB to international awards, from constant formation to human value which is always considered as a primary aspect to be promoted and protected.

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Since 2011 Valid Plastic from Strangolagalli (FR) is SA8000 certified. For the company that operates in the thermoplastic molding sector, as well as in the electromechanical assembly, kitting and packaging, this is the recognition of a modus operandi that for years has implemented the sustainable productivity.

The certification, released by CISE (Economic development and Innovation Centre) has enshrined the ethics with regard to work, health protection, safety, relationship with workers among other parameters. Valid Plastic ethical commitment comes from far away- the Directorate (Mr. Renato Valeri)- strongly believes in the need to combine productivity and profits with compliance with the law, ethics and carefulness to its workers.

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The Valid Plastic Directorate undersigns the commitment for the implementation of the Company Quality Policy.

Valid Plastic is a reality operating since 1987, born from the experience of the founding partner gained in the field of plastics processing. ABB qualified supplier for over 25 years, it produces molded products in thermoplastic material and assembled kits for low voltage circuit breakers. Its primary goal is to obtain complete customer satisfaction by achieving the following basic general objectives:

• Manufacturing of products free from any defects, in compliance with the requirements established by the Customers and suitable to meet their needs.
• Keeping a constant focus on the prevention of defects, rather than their remedy.
• Monitoring suppliers of raw materials and services / products outsourced.
• Maintaining and improving performance indicators towards our customers in terms of reliability and quality of deliveries according to the targets set by them.
• Ensuring customers maximum production flexibility (responding to requests as quickly as possible) and maximum support for quick resolution of complaints and problems.
• To constantly improve production efficiency, using, without excessive waste, all available resources and at the same time ensuring compliance with the current legal provisions on safety and the environment.
• The continuous improvement of health and safety performance in the workplace through an adequate control.
• Creating and maintaining a corporate culture oriented to quality, environment and corporate social responsibility, through the diffusion of this Policy and the sharing of objectives for a continuous improvement.
• Promoting and maintaining a process of continuous improvement aimed at achieving well-identified objectives.

In order to achieve these objectives, the Management makes every effort to:

• Activate, maintain and constantly improve a Quality System in compliance with the UNI EN ISO 9001: 2015 standard.
• To periodically monitor the Quality System through the preparation of internal audits, in order to evaluate compliance with the same.
• Systematically analyse and manage Customer's complaints through accurate computerized recording and subsequent identification of the corrective actions identified, implemented and eventually the results obtained.
• Plan their processes with a Risk - Based Thinking approach in order to implement the most appropriate actions to evaluate and deal the risks associated with the processes.
• Implement the preliminary risks and opportunities assessment related to company processes through internal and external verification activities and the Directorate review.
• Ensure that the Quality Policy is communicated (through meetings or posted on the bulletin board), understood (verifying at the end of the meeting or during the internal audit phase) and applied to all company levels and available to interested parties on the company website: www.validplasticsrl .com.
• Make all the necessary resources available and make sure that the planned objectives are compatible with the context and strategic directions of the organization.
• Increase the motivation and skills of our staff to add value to our customers and our business, through continuous training.

The way chosen by Valid Plastic for the persecution of its policy is a Quality Management System compliant with the UNI EN ISO 9001 ed.2015 standard.

The Directorate - R. VALERI

Aware of the central and fundamental role of human resources VALID PLASTIC srl continues its social responsibility's mission which characterizes the company within the framework of the Economic and Social community. All this underlines a fully support of social responsibility's objectives by adopting a management system based on the requirements of international standard SA8000:2014.

In this regard, VALID PLASTIC intends to underline its commitment to all the requirements of the SA8000 standard and to guarantee the constant monitoring and improvement of its management system for social responsibility by defining specific improvement objectives as part of the management review activities and verifying their achievement.

It also undertakes to ensure compliance with national laws, other applicable laws and to comply with the rules health related and safety in the workplace, as well as the environmental protection and the human rights defense. This is why it strives to ensure that the following requirements are always met both in the internal work environment and in the supply chain.

• compliance with the requirements of the SA8000: 2014 standard;

1. the denial of child labor in the production cycle;
2. the denial of forced labor: VALID PLASTIC does not use or support the use of forced or compulsory labor and refrains from using or supporting human trafficking either on its behalf or from other organizations or suppliers.
3. compliance with applicable national laws on health and safety (Legislative Decree 81/08 and subsequent amendments and additions);
4. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
5. The denial of any form of discrimination during recruitment, retribution, training, promotion, dismissal, retirement on the basis of race, nationality, social status, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, union membership, political opinions, age and any other condition that may give rise to discrimination; the refusal to undergo in any case the personnel to test pregnancy or virginity;
6. Respect for the dignity of the person, denying any form of disciplinary procedures aimed at corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, verbal abuse addressed to the personnel;
7. The compliance with applicable national laws on working time (Workers' Statute, CCNL applicable to our specific sector);
8. The compliance with applicable national laws on remuneration (Workers' Statute, CCNL applicable to our specific sector);

• compliance with all international conventions listed in Section II of the SA8000: 2014 (ILO Conventions, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, United Nations Convention to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women, United Nations Convention to eliminate all forms of discrimination, International Convention on Civil and Political Rights and on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights).
• The constant monitoring and continuous improvement of its Social Responsibility Management System by the Social Performance Team;
• A proper risk assessment in terms of Social Responsibility.
• The attention and improvement of the SAW monitoring.
• The disclosure of the SA8000 Social Report;
• the documentation and spread of the Social Responsibility policy.
• The involvement of all staff in the management of the Social Responsibility System.
• The resolution of all possible non-conformities found through suitable corrective and preventive actions.
• The access to premises during audits performed by the certification body for announced or unannounced audits.

The Social Responsibility Policy is documented and posted at various parts of the Company available to all personnel. It is also available on the company internet site http://www.validplasticsrl.com for all the identified stakeholders and monitors. VALID PLASTIC thus identifies its stakeholders:

Staff

Staff is considered an element of primary importance. The Company therefore undertakes to ensure compliance with the rules on the employment relationship and to contribute to the affirmation of a positive, open, dynamic and transparent work environment.

Suppliers / Subcontractors

The relationship with suppliers / sub-suppliers is based on mutual interest and respect for human rights, ethical principles and social responsibility. VALID PLASTIC therefore undertakes to keep active and constant dialogue and monitoring throughout the supply chain.

The Client

VALID PLASTIC commits itself to consolidate over time a profitable and satisfying partnership for both parties, through the guarantee of an efficient service / product, the compliance with the SA8000 requirements and the code of ethics, transparency in all activities.

Members

They are considered vital and fundamental elements for the company, the true tool for the realization of concrete initiatives and for the collective growth of the company itself.

The Community

VALID PLASTIC undertakes to keep the external communication active and constantly updated regarding the management of its Social Responsibility System. The systematic collection of management data and the continuous comparison help in defining the conditions for a review of the Management System to intervene in the critical points / processes / procedures and to keep active a process of continuous improvement.

The monitors of the SAW Observatory

VALID PLASTIC has identified the monitors to be involved in the CISE SAW Observatory.

The Directorate periodically reviews this policy to verify its suitability and effectiveness in relation to internal and external changes.

The Directorate R. VALERI

20 september 2017- Awards for best suppliers recognize contributions to innovation and quality advances in ABB’s Protection & Connection business.

ABB’s Protection & Connection business has recognized the achievements of five outstanding suppliers in its first annual international Quality Awards at the Global Supplier Day event, held yesterday in Rome.

Selected in five specialist technical categories, the winners included Xiamen Leelen Electric Control Technology (Electromechanical), Fideltronik (Electronics), Valid Plastic (Plastics), Metalor (Silver Contacts) and Xiamen Xingjitai Co Ltd (Metals). SVI Public Company, a key supplier to seven local business units around the world, was also named as ABB’s 2017 International Supplier Awards’ overall winner. 

The award-winning suppliers stood out for their contribution to the continuous evolution of ABB’s quality and innovation. They were selected from more than 100 elite suppliers from 16 countries across Europe and Asia who receive privileged access to business opportunities with the company and insights into its future product plans. 

Giampiero Frisio, head of ABB’s Protection & Connection business, said: “ABB’s elite suppliers go to extraordinary lengths to support the launch of intelligent new technologies and continuous advances in quality when bringing robust new low-voltage products to market. 

“Their commitment to our customers and to the development of new products and processes is outstanding. With these awards, we honor the best of the best and we thank each and every one of them for their contributions.” 

The companies received their awards at the ABB’s Global Supplier Day, held yesterday in Rome. The event was also an opportunity for ABB to provide insight into the company’s technology roadmap, quality objectives and future business opportunities, involving elite suppliers in strategic discussions and planning at an early stage.

The digitization of low-voltage power, win-win collaborations and supply chain excellence were among the day’s main themes. Attendees had the opportunity to experience future product demonstrations first hand while network during a mix of formal and informal sessions. 

Sergio Silvestri, Supply Chain Manager for ABB’s Protection and Connection business, added: “To reach world-class excellence, while respecting fundamental principles on health & safety, ethics and sustainability, we need the best suppliers in terms of value, innovation, efficiency and quality. 

“Our suppliers work hard to support ABB’s progress and the development of new technologies that our customers expect from the ABB brand. The Global Supplier Day brings together our extended team to celebrate their contribution and to share with them our future expectations and the next generation of ABB innovations.”

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing more than a 125-year history of innovation, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 132,000 employees.

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The International standard SA8000, processed by Social Accountability International, has been revised by SAI Organism. Valid Plastic also updated its management system of Certification SA8000:2014, valid until 2020.

Within the report's findings about the renewal of the Certification SA8000, in adjustment with the 2014 edition of the June 16, 2017 Audit Group, CISE's Staff and the Supervisor Mercinelli Vincenzo report the following words:

“In these years of great economic crisis, Valid Plastic has faced significant difficulties to respond to the constant pressures from ABB SACE, its main client. Due to market requirements and Board guidelines, the Multinational requires of its suppliers higher quality levels, lower levels concerning faulty products, faster commission lead time as well as a service cost reduction that decreases from year to year. 

With the cooperation of its trade unionists, workers and management, Valid Plastic was able to meet these great difficulties reorganising its production cycle, investing on new machinery and increasing the effectiveness of its monitoring and control system SA8000. All oh this has led to achieve financial equilibrium, to gain significant recognitions from customers and to respect what is laid down in the standard SA8000.

As regards issues of “Health ans Safety” and “Working time and remuneration”, two of the most crucial issues in holdings, Audit Group and CISE's Staff state what follow: “In recent years the Company's forward steps to ensuring the monitoring of its own SSL system were significant. Evidence of that is the decrease of this lack recorded in RAC or in the remarks found during recent Audit. 

Although the number of injuries to workers is not so critical, the compliance with all requirements needs constant effort in actively monitoring and control activities in order to keep the attention on the aspects of injuries and accidents prevention inside the Company and among the three subcontractors".

Concerning “Working Time and Remuneration” aspect, Audit Group and CISE's Staff claim: “The Board shows a follow-up action for both requirements with respect for pollution levels, workers' tasks and alignment of the frequency of the salary. Work contracts are always in conformity with current legislation”.

2017 shows an historic and very valuable achievement for Valid Plastic: the 30 years of activity; In fact, since 1987, the company led by Renato Valeri operates in the field of thermoplastic molding and electromechanical assembly.

A goal that surely goes beyond the mere timeframe: it represents excellence, social ethics, results and

goals that make Valid a landmark in the sector in Italy and beyond.

The celebratory evening of March 25 was strongly attended and felt by workers, authorities, trade unions, suppliers and of course the Valeri family.

We include in this video the speech of Dr. Vincenzo Mercinelli, Inspector of CISE, whose words unequivocally bear witness to the values, philosophy and professionalism of Valid Plastic.

A network of business knowledge and traditions has been featured for over thirty years by Valid Plastic S.r.l., a leading company in Italian thermoplastic molding. “That humble and composite figure, which accompanies daily his family and his tireless collaborators, with whom he shares the meticulous and strict mechanical preparation”.

Defining Mr. Renato Valeri, the sole administrator, is a small thing since it represents a substantial part of the wealth of the social and industrial consortium as well as the lighthouse and the foresight.

An entire country devoting sweat and courage to improving and safeguarding the dignity of a job that

poses continuous challenges and risks; one of the few diamonds in a territory battered by a long

economic crisis.

A modern business approach, susceptible to technological innovations that are geared to the quality surplus of the already highly valued production.

Cleanliness, hospitality, and perhaps a curious spatial dislocation that makes even more the idea of the strength and the will used to reach the desired Empyrean. Ad Maiora!

Daniele Camerlengo