Environmental

August 9, 2007

  Systron Donner Inertial Achieves ISO 14001:2004 Certification

Walnut Creek, CA - Systron Donner Inertial (SDI), an operation of Schneider Electric and a global business unit of Custom sensors & Technologies (CST), announced today that it has successfully achieved ISO14001:2004 certification. SDI was audited by an accredited third party organization, Det Norske Veritas (DNV), which is one of the leading registrars offering the latest in management systems certification services.

ISO 14001:2004 is an internationally recognized management standard designed to continually improve environmental performance. It provides guidance on how to manage the environmental aspects of an organization's activities, products and services more efficiently, while taking into consideration environmental protection, pollution prevention and socio-economic needs.

“Achieving ISO14001:2004 certification reaffirms our commitment to protecting the environment for our community and future generations,” stated Gila Hammock, SDI’s Environmental Health and Safety Specialist. Ms. Hammock further stated, "ISO14001 certification communicates this commitment to our customers, community, and employees.”

About Systron Donner Inertial:
Systron Donner Inertial (SDI), an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), is a world leader in quartz MEMS inertial sensors and systems. SDI’s high performance products include rate sensors, multi-axis systems, IMUs and INS/GPS systems. CST is a division of Schneider Electric. CST was formed from the combination of BEI Technologies, Kavlico and Crouzet. CST provides sensors, controls and actuation products to the industrial, transportation and military/aerospace markets.
www.systron.com

About Custom Sensors & Technologies:
Headquartered in Moorpark, CA, Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is a global business unit of Schneider Electric and is comprised of the industry-leading brands of Crouzet, Kavlico, Crydom, as well as the former divisions of BEI technologies, including Newall and Systron Donner. CST provides sensors, controls, and actuation products for the transportation, industrial, and aerospace & defense markets.
www.cst.schneider-electric.com

About Schneider Electric:
Schneider Electric is the world's power and control specialist. Through its world-class brands, Merlin Gerin, Square D and Telemecanique, Schneider Electric anticipates and satisfies customers' requirements in the residential, building, industry, and energy and infrastructure markets. With over 100,000 employees and operations in 190 countries, Schneider Electric generated €13.7 billion in 2006 through 15,000 sales outlets.
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