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MK Electric
“We consider the well
being of workers in our
international supply chains
to be a priority.
As a condition of supply
we ensure that all goods
made on our behalf are
produced in conditions that
are safe, decent and that
support working people in
maintaining a reasonable
standard of living”.
MK Electric Catalogue
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SUSTAINABLE
OPPORTUNITIES
Where does it come from?
Over 80% of MK products are manufactured in the UK. In the example
of the MK Logic Plus 2 Gang Switch Socket Outlet for the UK market, it
is estimated that the components and product travel a distance of 16
times less when manufactured in one of MK’s UK facilities, compared
to one produced in a Far Eastern facility. With over 70,000 less miles
travelled from the UK manufactured socket there is a clear reduction in
the products’ carbon footprint when compared to one of its Far Eastern
manufactured counterparts.
Wherever possible MK Electric manufacture within, or close to, a local
market. This not only keeps the transportation of components and
finished products to a minimum, but also allows us to react quickly to
changes in the market requirements. Products come off the production
line and are delivered direct to our UK warehouse within 24 hours.
Far Eastern manufactured products can often spend over 3 months in
transit, negating any opportunity for late changes in production to meet
a specific market or customer demand.
Who made it?
All MK Electric factories operate to the Health, Safety and Environmental
Management Standards implemented globally by Honeywell. In addition
all MK Electric Operating Sites are accredited to the following third party
assessed international standards:
ISO 9001
Quality
OHSAS 18001
Health & Safety
ISO 14001
Environment