After establishment of the company in 1989, the Kakegawa Factory was planned, construction completed and operations implemented with new facilities and productions lines. Following that, business and management policies were changed to enable us to actualize operations that focussed on both indoor and outdoor environments. After applying new strategies and introducing TPM form the standpoint of aiming to become the best lamp factory in the world, OSRAM-MELCO Ltd. received the Award for TPM Excellence-First Category in 1999. Also, in 2001, OSRAM MELCO Ltd. received the Award for Excellence in Consistent TPM commitment-First Category. In 1997, the factory received consecutive certifications for ISO 14001 and 9001. Award Site OSRAM-MELCO Kakegawa Factory (64 Tanyo, Kakegawa, Shizuoka) Award Award for TPM Excellence-First Category(1999) Award for Excellence in Consistent TPM commitment-First Category(2001) Product Items Fluorescent lamps, Compact fluorescent lamps, Screw-in fluorescent lamps, HID lamps, HQI lamps, Halogen lamps, Incandescent lamps, LED products, Electronic control gear, Etc. Environmental Concept Based on the factory's manufacture of various types of light source and their components as well as the environmental policies of MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION and OSRAM GmbH, the company defines its environmental policy as follows: For those factory business activities, company products and/or services that have a negative influence on the environment, objectives and targets shall be determined and an environmental management system (EMS) maintained for the purpose of promoting continual improvement in technologies and economy in all sectors of the factory. Outline of Kakegawa Factory, OSRAM-MELCO Ltd. Location ： 64 Tanyo, Kakegawa, Shizuoka Site Area ： 74,000m2 Buildings ： Factory, utility building, office, disposal center, conventional and high-rack warehouse Operation Start ： January 1992