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Intersil’s Environmental Management System Achieves ISO 14001 Certification
Certifies Intersil’s environmental management system to voluntary international standard
IRVINE, CA, June 5, 2001 – Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL) announced today that its Palm Bay, Florida operations have achieved ISO 14001 certification in recognition of the company’s environmental policies, procedures and pollution prevention measures. Intersil’s Environmental Management System was recommended for ISO 14001 certification by independent third party registrar Det Norkse Veritas (DNV).
IRVINE, CA, June 5, 2001 Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL) announced today that its Palm Bay, Florida operations have achieved ISO 14001 certification in recognition of the companys environmental policies, procedures and pollution prevention measures. Intersils Environmental Management System was recommended for ISO 14001 certification by independent third party registrar Det Norkse Veritas (DNV).
ISO 14001 is an internationally recognized voluntary standard that identifies the elements of any Environmental Management System (EMS) necessary for an organization to effectively manage its impact on the environment. The objective of the standard is to integrate the EMS with a companys overall business processes and systems so that environmental considerations are a routine factor in business decisions, recognizing that good environmental management makes sound business sense.
"Intersil strongly believes that sound environmental programs improve quality, lower costs and are ultimately beneficial for our customers, employees and the communities in which we operate," said David Bock, Intersils manager of Environmental Programs and Safety. "The recent ISO 14001 certification underscores Intersils commitment to being a world class company in every aspect of our business, including an internationally recognized environmental management system and environmental protection policy."
About Intersil Intersil is headquartered in Irvine, California and employs 1,300 at its Palm Bay, Florida operations. The company is a leading supplier of semiconductors, reference designs and software for wireless access and communications markets. Intersil applies analog, mixed-signal and radio frequency (RF) expertise to produce products that enable wireless access to broadband media; provide reliable power management for PCs, file servers and portable information appliances; and convert analog and digital signals in cellular and Internet infrastructure. For more information about Intersil, visit the company's Internet homepage at www.intersil.com.
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