Aberdeenshire group celebrates recertification achievements

Kenny Robertson, Managing Director at KR Group and Nicola Fraser, Business Director at KR Group
MD Kenny Robertson and business director Nicola Fraser

STEEL, sheet metal and cladding specialist KR Group has announced successful recertification of its UKAS ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards, as well as EN 1090 and FASET accreditations.

The firm, based in Aberdeenshire, said the achievement underlines the company’s commitment to the ‘highest level of service and operational efficiency’ for clients.

KR Group underwent an independent audit of its processes and systems to ensure compliance with international standards across health and safety, environmental and quality.

UKAS ISO 9001 is a globally recognised standard for quality management, while ISO 14001 and 45001 ensure excellence in environmental performance and occupational health and safety. KR Group also hold the EN 1090 standard to execution class 3, which regulates the fabrication and assembly of steel and aluminium structures. The company revealed it is the only business north of Glasgow with FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) accreditation, demonstrating excellence in working at height safety.

Kenny Robertson, MD at KR Group, said, “Our recertification across these standards speaks to the dedication and professionalism of our entire workforce. Crucially, it reinforces the trust our clients place in us to deliver projects with the utmost care for quality, safety and the environment.

“We have held these accreditations for some time now and strive to improve year on year, to ensure our customers benefit from best-in-class construction and engineering services. I’m very proud of the team for upholding these standards of excellence, and never resting on their laurels.”