59 Updated Products A modern company that knows how to grow Implast With its thirty years of experience this company continues as en- thusiastic and innovative as ever, always a leader within its sector. The reason of its success is that is continues to launch new pro- ducts, generated in its R+D+i Department, which not only meet clients’ needs but also motivate fur ther innovation. Staff ID products Vital conditions all around Europe, important for decision makers Loyalty matters There are many potential clients that will not choose a given sup- plier because it does not comply with standards that create trust and reliability. Implast is certified to ISO 9001:2000 standards in quality management for production and service; and to ISO 14001:2004 for its perfect environmental management system. In addition, it was recently cer tified to EMAS standards, as the highest European recognition in terms of environmental management. The company’s policy involving waste selection and treatment is based on third-party contracts, and noise-abatement systems in addition to the necessary non-polluting infrastructure. Implast’s long history was always marked by impeccable client ser- vice and the ability to interpret precisely what client companies need, with a willingness to be versatile and assist in every possible way. Prompt delivery terms also contribute to building loyalty and making this company a favourite supplier with many and this makes brothers Juan Gabriel and Ricardo García very proud, as managers of Implast. Implast produces bracelets, belts, leather purses and card holders in several sizes and shapes. In the world Implast is the exclusive distributor of multinational Polimark transfers in Spain. Known around the world as excellent, these products lead sales for their quality, extensive number of colours available and great resistance to industrial washing. The advantages of producing locally Implast also plans to open new markets and continue to work suc- cessfully abroad, with clients in Belgium, France, Great Britain, Ho- lland,Sweden,Andorra,Lithuania,Portugal,Colombia,Mexico,Chile, Peru, Cuba, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea and Mozambique. the company’s R+D+i Department works continuously to develop new products especially designed for various public services like police,the military,firefighters,etc.At the same time,workwear is also distributed among clients in several sectors: factories, whole- sale dealers, stores... Products in the footwear, advertising and lea- ther goods sectors include micro-injected labels. Implast also takes part in several international trade shows, firmly in- tent on continuing its work towards international expansion. Producing locally and at its own factory means there are endless possibilities, based on the work of the company’s technicians and designers and it is often that through the interaction of clients and Implast that new products are added to the range of solutions available. Ready made solutions. Today, the company manufactures and markets high-frequency badges and labels, both for sewing and iron pressing onto clothes, like PVC relief badges, plastic badges and labels, (relief) micro-injec- ted labels, textile badges and labels.Thermal relief, satin transfers in traditional versions, for industrial washing, elastic, flame retardant or antistatic, reflective badges and transfers, engraved, and steel dies for cutting, stamping and dry relief. Metalplast is one of the com- pany’s star products, PVC relief designs on a textile suppor t that allows for faithful reproduction of gold and silver colours, metalized, to be combined with any colour or shade.This is the best among its kind, and affordable because it is marketed at an excellent qua- lity-price ratio.The badges are widely marketed and especially pre- ferred by public service corps including National Police, Civil guards and the Army, municipal police forces and firefighters, among others. Leading at all times Today companies need to use advanced technologies in order to meet their clients’ needs. Implast has invested in high-tech machi- nery and looms, and all processes are digitalized, in anticipation of what clients will request. Acid engraving and pantograph patterns are also among the services offered, and sophisticated tools are used with substances and materials such as magnesium, aluminium, bronze, and zinc. In terms of cutting, the company’s experience and expertise in ma- king steel dies for the footwear, leather goods and clothes making sectors is backed by advanced technology equipment with high- precision instruments like laser cut machines, and blade cutting ma- chinery.