Hello Pipe Enthusiasts!
In this edition of #BPIPipeInsights!, let’s discuss the four international certifications held by Bakrie Pipe Industries (BPI): ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 17025:2017. These certifications are not merely symbols, but proof of BPI’s commitment to delivering high-quality steel pipes, environmental responsibility, workplace safety, and laboratory reliability.
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
Background: developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to ensure consistent product and service quality.
Implementation at BPI:
- Strict quality control at every stage of steel pipe production.
- Regular internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Application of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in operational management.
Benefits for customers: more consistent product quality, on-time delivery, and increased customer satisfaction.
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System
Background: a global standard for managing environmental impacts of industrial activities.
Implementation at BPI:
- Reduction of production waste.
- Energy efficiency improvements.
- Compliance with national and international environmental regulations.
Benefits for customers: steel pipes produced with environmental responsibility, supporting sustainable projects.
ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHS)
Background: replaces OHSAS 18001, focusing on occupational health and safety.
Implementation at BPI:
- OHS training programs for all employees.
- Risk management systems to prevent workplace accidents.
- Safe and healthy working environment across all production facilities.
- Regular medical check-ups.
Benefits for customers: higher productivity as workers are protected, and company reputation as a safety-conscious organization.
ISO 17025:2017 – Laboratory Competence
Background: international standard for testing laboratories.
Implementation at BPI:
- Internal laboratory equipped with globally standardized instruments.
- Steel pipe testing includes Chemical Composition Test, Tensile Strength Test, Bend Test, Pull Test, Hardness Test, Metallography, and Drop Weight Tear Test.
- Accurate and reliable test results trusted by customers and regulators.
Benefits for customers: assurance that BPI products are tested with valid methods and internationally recognized results.
Conclusion
With these four ISO certifications, BPI reinforces its position as a trusted steel pipe manufacturer that is:
- High quality (ISO 9001).
- Environmentally responsible (ISO 14001).
- Safety-oriented (ISO 45001).
- Supported by internationally accredited laboratories (ISO 17025).
This foundation makes BPI a strategic partner in supporting both national and international infrastructure development. If you require high-quality steel pipes with national standards such as SNI and international standards such as API, ASTM, JIS, DNV, UL, AWWA, do not hesitate to contact us.
