1oTrimestre09 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 58 New Catalogues/Nuevos Catálogos Mape: Prevention, the safest way Today, just like yesterday, Mape, specia- lists in protection at work equipment, continues to be known for its dedica- tion, ongoing efforts, close relationship with clients and above all, the love for excellence. Mape Seguridad, S.A. was one of the first companies in Spain to specialize in pre- vention of hazards in the workplace, and the new PPE catalogues published by the company celebrate its 53rd anniversary with the launch of a global prevention catalogue featuring a variety of quality products that reflect the company’s know- how in this sector. Mape’s new catalogue was conceived under a premise: “Prevention is the safest way”. The 138 pages with 11 product lines featured include: footwear, gloves, skin care creams, workwear, respiratory protec- tion, head protection, body protection, fall arrest, measuring-detection devices, signa- ge and miscellaneous. Information is available in Spanish and English, with images and the correspon- ding pictographs. Mape has truly focused on education, ever since in the 1950s they started publishing PPE catalogues that would later be imitated for they took this type of publications to a new level. The company located in Biscayne has created a reader-friendly, attractive consultation tool. Always seeking the best quality in all respects The catalogue typically presents prelimi- nary issues, such as Mape’s history and description, where the company emphasi- zes its most genuine profile, which diffe- rentiates it from others in this sector. The evolution and modernization of this busi- ness is said to be based on “investing in full quality management, staff training, highly qualified professionals and invest- ment in new technologies”. This has caused the company to “be always ready to offer all clients the best service and prices, even in the case of large groups”. The catalogue published by Mape, specia- lists in protection in the workplace, explains the difference between specialists and mere distributors or retailers. The key factor is integrated, global service, added value and personalized attention to clients, in addition to training and infor- mation (Mape publishes “PPEs today”). At the same time Mape also declares it is an ISO 9001-certified company, offering full guarantees in all distribution and con- sultation or support issues. This service, in collaboration with Right & Safe consul- tants, so all technical questions are sure to be rightly answered in only 48 hours, whether about products or protection at work in general. Their service is objective, independent, professionally focused on clients’ questions. “This excellent catalogue is very different from those published by other companies in our sector, not just because of its variety and product ranges, bringing solutions to everyone, but for its value as an educatio- nal tool, with good information on protec- tion, and as a way of helping people choo- se the right PPE in accordance to their specific needs. Mape’s classic catalogues of the ‘60s and ‘70s have been used as prevention and safety hand- books by most heads of Preven- tion and Safety Departments in large Spanish com- panies”, says Ima- nol Madariaga, Delegate Consul- tant of Mape Seguri- dad, S. A. The company’s social responsibility com- mitment is reflected in the integration of the disabled through their Special Employ- ment Centre Epilan, S.L. Mape founded Epilan in 2008, as a support and distribu- tion centre for protection workwear. Quality and variety The use of certified PPE of the best quality has always been taught by Mape throug- hout its history. The distribution company has always worked with renowned, presti- gious PPE manufacturers, local and inter- national, so their catalogue comprises pro- ducts by world-class brands in addition to Mape’s own: Bikbo and Qwork, available at convenient prices. These brands were created as an alternative to undifferentia- ted, massive-consumption, imported pro- ducts available today, and mostly sold at general stores and distribution centres. Bikbo and Qwork are the result of a stra- tegic project that goes beyond mere impor- tation, to “offer products designed and developed in accordance to the needs and trends markets reflect, defined by the pro- perties and performance companies demand”, they tell us at Mape. As a result of their work, national stores sell products like Qwork footwear, with composite tips, and bi-colour workwear, among many other innovative products. PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN, CONTACTE CON: comercial@prensa-tecnica.com // FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: comercial@prensa-tecnica.com