Grupo Sandoval is a South American company. Talma has expanded the geographical scope of its international certification granted by AENOR to include its operations in Mexico, in addition to its operations in Peru and Ecuador. It is a further step in the company’s drive to strengthen its Integrated Management System (IMS) and to align its operations with internationally recognized management standards.

AENOR is an independent Spanish auditing and certification organization based in Madrid. It was founded in 1986. It audits companies to international standards and assisted in the certification process to back Talma's management framework.

The extended certification is a demonstration of the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and consistent application of international requirements for quality management, environmental management and occupational health and safety.

This expanded scope of certification came about through coordination between the teams responsible for the Integrated Management System in the participating countries and several other departments in the company. Their work was aimed at harmonizing the criteria for assessment and ensuring that the procedures, standards and processes covered by the certification were applied consistently across the different operations.

The process included on-site visits, technical guidance and continuous follow up with concerned teams. These activities also provided opportunities for sharing best practices and harmonizing operational procedures, helping Talma to develop a more consistent and efficient management approach focused on continuous improvement.

Corporate Chief Executive Officer of Talma, Arturo Cassinelli, said on the milestone, “Talma has been on a steady path to develop its management practices over the long term.

“This award speaks to the growth Talma has experienced over the past three decades. Cassinelli commented: “Over the years we have constantly strengthened our management system and today this new achievement allows us to further consolidate a culture of continuous improvement based on quality, safety and sustainability as fundamental pillars of our management approach and of the commitment that we maintain toward our customers and other stakeholders.”

Talma’s progress in this segment began in 1998, when the company first received its ISO 9001 certification. Six years later, in 2004, it implemented an Integrated Management System based on three international standards, named Trinorma.

Since then the company has continued to develop and consolidate its management systems. This evolution demonstrates its wider commitment to operational excellence and its aim to tailor itself to the distinct requirements of each operation.

Moreover, by ensuring the provision of services according to international standards, Talma aims to meet the growing expectations of the airport services industry and strengthen the commitments to quality, safety and sustainability that it has toward its customers and other stakeholders.