Green team helps Diodes scoop prize

OLDHAM semi-conductor manufacturer Diodes Incorporated, formerly Zetex, has won an Environmental Award at the annual Elektra Awards in Munich, Germany.

Now in their sixth year, the Elektra Awards are regarded as the most prestigious electronic product, technology and business accolades in Europe and recognise the achievements of individuals and companies throughout the European electronics industry.

Companies were invited to demonstrate how their business strategies are reducing the impact on the environment of their products, manufacturing process and commercial practices.

A 20-strong independent panel of judges looked for evidence of how good environmental practice has permeated across the company by being including staff at all levels of the organisation.

Receiving the award on behalf of Diodes Incorporated, which has its European headquarters at Stockfield Road, Chadderton, Simon Greene said: “We are thrilled to receive this award as it really does recognise the incredible efforts of our Green Team, a volunteer group of employees, representative of the entire organisation, with a real passion to see environmental objectives achieved.”