Our flooring business in the UK are proud to hold a suite of internationally recognised ISO certifications that underpin our commitment to quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. These standards support the way we design, manufacture, install and maintain raised access flooring systems, and they provide real benefits to our customers.
Below is a practical overview of our key ISO certifications and how they support our business and your projects.
What ISO Certifications Mean for Tate
ISO standards are internationally recognised frameworks that help organisations manage processes consistently and effectively. Achieving ISO certifications involves independent assessment by accredited certification bodies, ensuring that our flooring site in the UK meets rigorous standards for: Quality management, Environmental performance, Energy efficiency and Health and safety.
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems (QMS)
ISO 9001:2015 is the global standard for quality management. It focuses on customer satisfaction, process consistency, and continual improvement. For us, ISO 9001:2015 means that our manufacturing and operational processes are designed to consistently deliver high-quality raised access flooring. It covers everything from design and production to testing, installation support, and aftercare.
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
ISO 14001:2015 sets out requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organisations minimise their environmental impact and continually improve environmental performance. At Tate, ISO 14001:2015 supports our commitment to responsible manufacturing. It covers areas such as waste management, resource efficiency, emissions reduction, and sustainable material use.
ISO 50001:2018 – Energy Management Systems (EnMS)
ISO 50001:2018 is the international standard for energy management. It helps organisations improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and lower carbon emissions through a structured energy management approach. This standard helps us systematically monitor and manage energy use across manufacturing operations. It drives improvements in energy efficiency and supports long-term reductions in carbon emissions.
ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)
ISO 45001:2018 sets out requirements for occupational health and safety management systems. It aims to reduce workplace injuries and promote safer working environments. ISO 45001:2018 ensures that we maintain robust health and safety procedures across manufacturing and site activities. This includes risk management, training, incident reporting, and continuous improvement.
What ISO Certifications Mean for our customers
For our customers, ISO certifications provides confidence that our processes are controlled, auditable, and continuously improving.
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Benefits to you include: consistent product quality across projects, reduced risk of defects and delays, improved reliability and performance, and clear documentation and traceability for project audits
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Benefits to you include: lower environmental impact across the supply chain, support for clients’ ESG and sustainability targets, reduced risk of environmental incidents and improved transparency and reporting for projects
ISO 50001:2018 – Energy Management Systems (EnMS)
Benefits to you include: lower embodied energy in products through improved manufacturing efficiency, supports customers’ carbon reduction strategies, helps reduce the environmental impact of projects, and demonstrates proactive energy management and responsible sourcing
ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)
Benefits to you include: reduced risk of accidents or disruption on-site, assurance of safe installation and maintenance practices, better project reliability and fewer safety-related delays, and confidence in compliance with client and regulatory expectations
Want to Learn More?
If you’d like to understand how Tate’s ISO certifications apply to your specific project, or if you want copies of our certificates, please contact our team.
