Crismachem is certified as a Great Place to Work™

– Marcelo Montoro –

CRISMACHEM has become one of the first companies in the chemical distribution sector to achieve Great Place to Work™ certification. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a positive and nurturing work environment for all our employees because at CRISMACHEM, we firmly believe that our success is based on the well-being and satisfaction of our team.

The idea of Great Place to Work™ was born in the mid-1980s to identify the top organisations that create excellent work environments. The starting shot for the creation of this label was, in fact, a report by Robert Levering, a journalist who covered work-related issues and, in particular, workplace conflict.

Today, Great Place to Work™ is dedicated to supporting organisations to achieve better results through a culture of trust, high performance and innovation. The GPTW seal attracts the best talent in the market, reduces turnover rates, differentiates the certified company from its competitors, and also encourages practices that help employees connect with the company’s culture and bring more value to the organisation. Thus, this certification serves as a pull factor for professionals. It is not just about status, but about ensuring a good organisational culture and a healthy working environment for professionals to develop their skills and be valued.

At CRISMACHEMĀ we would like to thank each member of our team for their dedication, effort and enthusiasm. This achievement is the result of working together and the collaborative culture we have built together.

We remain committed to continuous improvement and to providing a work environment that promotes the professional and personal growth of all our employees.

Thank you all for making CRISMACHEMĀ a Great Place to Work™!

Crismachem becomes industry’s first Carbon Negative distributor

– Marcelo Montoro –

We are proud to announce that CRISMACHEM has become the first Carbon Negative company in its sector.

With the distribution channel being one of the least proactive in terms of CO2 calculation, reduction and offsetting, we at CRISMACHEMĀ have invested twice our emissions in environmental projects supported by the United Nations.

Thanks to a solid financial basis and thorough data analysis, we have offset 28 tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of 157 avoided air travels.

We have also initiated an emissions reduction process in which we aim to involve all stakeholders in the supply chain.

Sustainability is in CRISMACHEM’s DNA!

Discover the full story here: https://www.dcycle.io/customer/crismachem

Crismachem closes 2023 with focus on internationalisation and sustainability

– Marcelo Montoro –

CRISMACHEMĀ has closed the 2023 accounting year with an increase in turnover of 52% over the previous year; figures that demonstrate the robustness of the company’s business model.

This year has been an exciting and challenging journey for CRISMACHEM, in which we have undertaken the challenge of the internationalisation of the company, becoming an ICEX Next company, increasing exports and finalising the opening of two delegations. We have attended relevant trade fairs such as Big 5 in Dubai or China Coat in Shanghai, which has also allowed us to share knowledge, explore new trends and business opportunities and establish valuable connections with other key players in the industry, in events that provide the perfect setting to refine the business vision in terms of raw materials and customers.

The company has also embarked on the path towards offsetting its CO2 emissions, while at the same time we have presented a roadmap for the gradual reduction of these emissions.

Doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do, for a sustainable economy that combines long-term profitability with social justice and care for the environment. This is our commitment as a company.

We look forward to the year 2024, which will bring us new challenges in this exciting adventure!

New contributions to the sustainable development goals (SDG)

– Marcelo Montoro –

As a company that values the health and wellbeing of our staff, we are always looking for ways to promote healthy habits and create a positive work environment. That’s why we decided to hire a service of fruit delivery to the office with Refruiting, a company that shares our values and commitment to wellness.

Through this collaboration, our employees will now have access to a wide selection of fresh and delicious fruit delivered straight to their desks.

The provision of fruit at the workplace promotes healthy eating habits, which is in line with SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being. Eating fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.

Moreover, this cooperation support SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production. Refruiting works directly with local farmers, which not only ensures that our fruit is fresh and of high quality, but it also supports the local economy and promotes sustainable farming practices.

Finally, our fruit service is contributing to SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals. Our joint effort with is a great example of a private partnership that aims to achieve sustainable development goals. By working together, we can create a better future for all.

 

Crismachem closes 2022 consolidating its position in the market

– Marcelo Montoro –

CRISMACHEMĀ has achieved excellent results during the year 2022, surpassing the best expectations. With a revenue that is 30% higher than in 2021, the company has demonstrated its ability to adapt to a changing economic environment and remain profitable.

One of the main factors that have contributed to the company’s good results has been its focus on technical support for customers, highly valued by them. Additionally, CRISMACHEMĀ has significantly improved its supply chain and strengthened its relationships with key suppliers, while establishing new business agreements. The company has adopted a more strategic approach to its purchasing management, which has allowed it to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of its operations.

We approach 2023 with enthusiasm and the challenge of identifying growth opportunities in other markets and sectors, which will promote the diversification of our income while reducing exposure to regional risks.

CRISMACHEM receives the Ā«TicTacDea CertificationĀ» from the Salvar Ataque al CorazĆ³n Association and expands the CardioCivil rescue network

– Marcelo Montoro –

CRISMACHEM is a new cardioprotected space thanks to the successful completion of the “TicTacDEA program”, which is the training tool of the Salvar Atque al CorazĆ³n Association that aims to contribute to increasing rescues and reducing victims of a heart attack, along with research and outreach. In this way, CRISMACHEMĀ is integrated into the CardioCivil Rescuers Network, being able to recognize a victim, alert the emergency health service and start the appropriate rescue, both in the professional environment and in the family and leisure environment. Likewise, the company has arranged an automatic external defibrillator (AED) registered and connected to the Emergency Service to act in the event of an incident.

When faced with an incident involving the circulatory system, time is critical and education and training are the only response to offer adequate help to the victim of a heart attack. Ignorance is the first barrier to rescuing heart attack victims.

The TicTacDEA program, inspired by the American Heart Association’s outreach campaign, points the way to teaching and training civilians: civil language, simple concepts and practical advice.

In these cases, ignorance or confusion does not help the victim. The difference between the most minor and the most critical situation is simple and easy to see when it is known. For 10 years, the installation of AEDs has been increasing because they are effective, easy to use and safe, and necessary to rescue victims outside hospitals. However, the number of rescued victims has stagnated at around 10% for more than 15 years.

For CRISMACHEM, this training is a social responsibility, a legal recommendation, a medical prescription, a family guarantee, and an act of generosity. We’re going to get more bailouts for heart attack victims.

 

Crismachem doubles sales and earnings in 2021

– Marcelo Montoro –

It is a pleasure to announce that CRISMACHEM, the specialist in the distribution of raw materials and chemical products for construction and CASE applications, has closed the accounting year 2021 by doubling its turnover compared to the previous year, despite the persistence of the Covid-19 pandemic and the difficulties caused by the shortage of supplies, aggravated by the crisis in land and sea transport.

Beyond this data, CRISMACHEMĀ has managed to significantly increase activity levels in many areas of the company, which has strengthened the company and makes it more stable in the face of variations in the economic cycle.

Proof of this is the achievement of new distribution contracts with leading manufacturers, the increase in the number of active customers and the level of employment, the advances made in corporate governance, the improvements made in the performance of processes, our joining to ā€œResponsible Careā€ program at the beginning of last year or the publication of our first Communication on ProgressĀ  (COP) Report through the United Nations Spain Global Compact initiative, which shows our commitment to the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda and represents our roadmap for sustainable growth.

This commitment of which I speak, is built from our employees, and for this reason, within our objectives of promoting health and well-being, CRISMACHEM has also been certified as a “Brain Protected Space” by the Freno al Ictus Foundation.

Thus, the sixth wave of Covid-19 registered in Spain and Portugal has not been able to with the positive evolution that CRISMACHEMĀ has had in the industry throughout the year, in an increasingly dynamic market and despite the bottlenecks experienced in the supply chain.

We trust that, despite the uncertainty that surrounds us, this new year will bring great opportunities that we must take advantage of, together with our employees, clients, suppliers, principals and collaborators, to whom we undoubtedly owe the success of our organization and to whom we thank them, through these words, for their commitment to the company. Thank you for being part of the CRISMACHEMĀ family.

CRISMACHEM awarded with the Ā«Brain Protected SpaceĀ» certification granted by Freno al ICTUS Foundation

– Marcelo Montoro –

We are proud to announce that CRISMACHEM has been certified as a ā€œBrain Protected Spaceā€ by the Freno al Ictus Foundation for implementing, in 100% of its staff, online training that allows the identification, stabilization and action in the event of a stroke inĀ  workplace or in family and social environment.

Stroke is the leading cause of death in women and the second in men. 1 in 6 people will have a stroke in their lifetime. It is the 1st cause of worldwide disability in adults.

The aim is to inform and train companies and employees to know what the risk factors and their prevention are, the alarm signals and the correct action to save time on the clock and be able to be of help to others, both in the work and personal environment.

“Brain Protected Space” certificationĀ  is part of the project “Brain Caring People Company”, which is the seal of recognition of theĀ  Freno al Ictus Foundation framed within the actions of healthy company, occupational risk prevention, medical service, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development goals (SDGs) of organizations. The training content has been developed with the collaboration of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN) through its Group for the Study of Cerebrovascular Diseases (GEECV) and is backed up by the scientific society itself and has the support of the Spanish Association of Specialists in Occupational Medicine (AEEMT) and the Spanish Association of Occupational Prevention Services (AESPLA).

The project also includes the CRISMACHEM awareness campaign against stroke, which aims to make visible and inform society about this pathology, its prevention and the importance of time to act against it. The campaign consists of a set of informative materials that will be distributed through the different communication channels.

Crismachem publishes its first Communication on Progress (COP)

– Marcelo Montoro –

I am pleased to confirm that, after our first year of belonging to the Spanish Global Compact Network, CRISMACHEMĀ reaffirms its commitment to the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

Given our role as social actor, we recognize that we can contribute with strategies to improve our social, economic and environmental impact. For this reason, besides working to create an increasingly sustainable company, we actively contribute to improve health and education, reduce inequality and stimulate economic growth, all while tackling climate change by improving our operations and activities in the supply chain.

In our first Communication on Progress, we describe our actions to continually improve the integration of the Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy, culture and daily operations.

For this new year, we have new challenges in terms of human resources and the environment on which we are working intensely with great enthusiasm, so that they will soon become part of the reality of the company.

We are committed to sharing this information with our stakeholders using our main communication channels at the same time that we want to thank and congratulate the Spanish Global Compact Network for the extraordinary work of raising awareness, disseminating and promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that we support.

You can find our full COP report at: https://www.unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/participants/141769#cop

 

Crismachem joins Responsible Care Program

– Marcelo Montoro –

Responsible CareĀ® is the global chemical industryĀ“s voluntary initiative to drive continuous improvement in safe chemicals management and achieve excellence in environmental, health, safety, security and communication performance, according to the principles of Sustainable Development.

AECQ | AsociaciĆ³n EspaƱola del Comercio QuĆ­micoĀ manages the Responsible Care Program for Distributors of Chemical Products in Spain, based on the Responsible Care Program of Fecc (European Association of Chemical Distributors) which in turn is based on the 8 Guiding Principles of ICCTA (International Council of Chemical Trade Associations) RC/RD.

In Europe, more than 300 Chemical Distribution companies are joined to Responsible Care, an international initiative present in more than 50 countries worldwide.

The objectives of the Program are perfectly aligned with CRISMACHEMĀ“s Higher Purpose, which is based on an integrating vision of the legitimate development of the productive activity of chemical companies together with the contribution of this industry to social welfare and sustainable development, deepening for this in all areas of social responsibility.