The CHIMIREC independent group has grown in line with the new European norms and regulations that relate to the treatment of hazardous industrial wastes (HIW), especially those created by the automobile sector. Our carefully thought out development is closely tied to the notion of a service which is close at hand for SMEs throughout France.
Our Company History
1957
CHIMIREC, a family business created by Pierre Fixot, specializes in the collection of waste oil.
1987
Jean Fixot is CEO for the CHIMIREC Group. The group develops and adapts in line with new norms and legislation related to the collection, sorting and recovery of hazardous waste. CHIMIREC continues a sustained policy of internal and external growth, absorbing the changes in the market to be able to better adapt to its demands. While all the time retaining its independence and philosophy, the group alternates between assimilating existing companies and establishing specialized plants.
2004
The Group is present on the international market. It has its first site in Poland: CHIMIREC SEPTOS.
2009
The 2001 QSE objective has been reached, as by the end of the year all the facilities will have obtained the QSE certification from AFAQ (French Association for Quality Assurance). As part of this ongoing commitment, the CHIMIREC Group wishes to obtain a unified certification for all three frames of reference to strengthen the cohesiveness and solidarity between the different subsidiary companies. Moreover, CHIMIREC will soon put all its energy into an ambitious sustainable development project.
2012
CHIMIREC gets the “unique” Group certification on all its subsidiaries and activities (always based on three referential).This business project is outcome of qualifications already obtained by each of subsidiaries between 2007 and 2009.
2014
CHIMIREC acquires a new line of recovery “ECO-LOGISTIQUE Reemploy” : plastic refurbishing and recovery.
1975
This is the year when the new laws on the disposal of waste and the recovery of materials appear. In order to help industry meet these new requirements, CHIMIREC develops a specific expertise in the collection of HIW and diversifies its treatment processes. The company achieves a lasting partnership with numerous SMEs. This core expertise will enable the company to expand throughout France and to win the confidence of large industrial groups.
2001
The staff of CHIMIREC supports the company’s commitment to the threefold QSE certification. Jean Fixot puts forward as objective the achievement of the threefold Quality ISO 9001, Environment ISO 14001 and Safety OHSAS 18001 certification for every site and for all CHIMIREC’s services by 2009.
2005
Jean Fixot unites all the structures and expertise relating to collection and consolidation under the name ‘CHIMIREC Group’.
2010
CHIMIREC publishes its first Sustainable Development Report and affirms its voluntary commitment to Sustainable Development.
2013
CHIMIREC proposes a method which consist in transformer combustible waste with high calorific value. This tool of energy from waste prepares energetic fuel substitute.
2015
The Group started a new Saudi-French partnership in Saudi Arabia that provides the same service of the group
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Saudi CHIMIREC
Saudi CHIMIREC is a Partnership for capacity building in the field of Hazardous Waste Management. It is one of the leader industries in hazardous waste collection, management, Cleaning, Recycling, Valorising, and Trading.
Saudi CHIMIREC is part of CHIMIREC group (http://chimirec.fr/) devoted for environment conservation, protecting and maintenance. Saudi CHIMIREC grants technologies, products, techniques, systems and services for managing waste by Cleaning, Recycling and Valorising.
CHIMIREC International
The CHIMIREC Group became aware at a very early stage of the problems caused by certain types of waste on the environment if not handled properly. Nowadays the collection, the treatment of industrial waste and the management of its impact on the environment concerns all industrial countries.
Environmental issues – a global challenge
Global environmental challenges cannot be met without international standardization and international regulations in relation to the environment. However, a country’s cultural characteristics must be preserved if we are to make global action effective at a national level.
The different world summits and international conventions on the theme of the environment have led to numerous laws which have enabled companies like CHIMIREC to access markets that were previously closed.
Why Choose Us?
A responsible policy of international development
In the context of preserving the planet, the CHIMIREC Group is undoubtedly an important point of contact because of its expertise in the collection, sorting and treatment of hazardous industrial waste.
Each time we establish a new facility abroad, we are committed to:
• Bringing our citizenship values and our know-how;
• Ensuring that our services are adapted to consider the rules, customs and traditions of the country.
Our commitments and values have enabled us to develop strong lasting bonds with our international partners and to watch our presence and experience abroad grow day by day.
Safety for all: a priority for everyone
At CHIMIREC we constantly ensure that the health and safety of our staff is paramount. This of course links to the standards of safety of our sites and our equipment, but also to the importance of good practice (constantly checked and improved).
• Safety and risk prevention training (health, first aid, good posture).
• Obligatory use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) which conforms to regulations relating to risk control.
• Awareness training on having a responsible attitude or supporting others.
• Information via publications and our internal magazine.
A massive training program
In CHIMIRE, the human resources management team have implemented a sweeping skills assessment program for each profession. This continuous assessment will lead to the gradual introduction of specific training programs for staff within all professions (skills improvement, career advancement, internal mobility).
This individualized approach will build staff skills in addition to a spirit of innovation and progress over the long term – these relate directly to the company’s main internal values.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The CHIMIREC Group’s Philosophy
In its constant bid for improvement, the CHIMIREC Group has endeavored to achieve the combined certification of the ISO 9001 Quality Management standard, the ISO 18001 Health and Safety standard and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management standard for all its subsidiaries and for all its activities. Today 93% of the Group’s employees work on a threefold certified site.
At the beginning of 2009 CHIMIREC signed up to the ‘Granule de environment’ (Environment Round Table Governmental Initiative) national campaign by establishing a carbon footprint for all its facilities and treatment centers.
Our new objective is to involve the Group in a program of sustainable development by:
• embracing our sustainable development charter from the end of 2009 and ;
• creating an ambitious project in 2010 based on the 3 pillars of sustainable development (Economic, Social and Environmental).
In addition to these programs, CHIMIREC, by committing the Group over the medium term, will operate a strict ethical approach in the following areas:
Customers and suppliers:
• respect for clients and for the confidentiality of the information supplied.
• competitiveness in our prices (from a stance of healthy competition).
• creation of systems that enable us to avoid any deviation from good practice or any conflict of interest in how we deal with our clients and suppliers.
• choice of suppliers that allows sustainable and eco-responsible purchasing.
At work
• Protection for people as part of a health and safety policy Implementation of practices that optimize hygiene (improvement program for changing rooms and working conditions) and prevention (vaccinations, blood tests, etc.).
• Respect for an individual’s personal life.
• Vigilance in relation to undeclared work (this vigilance also applies to our suppliers).
The environment:
• Transparency vis-à-vis stakeholders when it comes to projects and operations (active participation on ‘Commissions Locales information et de Surveillance’ [Local Information and Surveillance Committees]).
• Preference for recovery on waste treatment routes and in our investment choices.