In early 2025, Andritz Feed and Biofuel—a Muncy, PA-based manufacturing site of the global Andritz Group—took a significant step toward strengthening its commitment to employee health and safety. With more than 80 employees producing bulk material handling equipment, the site has long maintained ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management. However, the company set a new corporate goal: achieving ISO 45001 certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management by the end of the year.
ISO 45001 is an internationally recognized standard that helps organizations proactively improve their occupational health and safety performance. It provides a framework to reduce workplace risks, enhance employee well-being, and foster a culture of continuous safety improvement. For companies like Andritz, ISO 45001 certification is more than a milestone—it’s a strategic investment in workforce safety, operational efficiency, and global credibility.
Zachary Robb, the site’s Inventory and Methods Manager, recognized that while some progress had been made, the path to full compliance with ISO 45001 remained unclear. Robb had already implemented certain procedures but needed guidance to understand the remaining requirements and how best to align the facility’s operations with the standard.
That’s where IMC stepped in.
Partnering closely with the Andritz team, IMC conducted a comprehensive discovery process. This included a thorough review of documentation and records, interviews with key members of Andritz leadership, and onsite evaluations of day-to-day operations. The focus was on identifying the current level of compliance with ISO 45001 and assessing the existing Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
The result was a detailed and actionable Gap Analysis report that categorized Andritz’s compliance into three areas: fully compliant, partially compliant, and non-compliant. Just as important, the report offered tailored recommendations to close the gaps and build a clear roadmap toward certification.
Thanks to this collaboration, Andritz now has the direction and confidence needed to continue its journey toward ISO 45001 certification. With insights from IMC’s analysis in hand, the team is well-positioned to meet its corporate safety goals by the end of 2025—demonstrating a deep commitment to a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace.
Supporting the Commonwealth’s Economic Vision
The partnership between IMC and Andritz Feed & Biofuel reflects how statewide economic strategy can be realized through focused, local action. By helping Andritz—a long-standing, 80-employee manufacturer in Muncy—pursue ISO 45001 certification, the project strengthens Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector through higher safety standards and global-quality alignment. This investment supports not only compliance but also operational excellence, workforce resilience, and long-term competitiveness.
ISO 45001 certification is about more than safety; it’s a strategic move that positions companies like Andritz to thrive in a modern economy. It enhances employee well-being, fosters a culture of accountability, and equips businesses with the tools to adapt and grow. This directly supports the Commonwealth’s goals to build a safer, more agile business climate, modernize the workforce, and ensure manufacturers are ready to compete in a global marketplace—key pillars of Pennsylvania’s 10-Year Economic Development Strategy.
