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PHYLMAR GROUP IN THE NEWS
Mark Katchen Writes Guest Column for China’s Leading Business News Site – Sustainability Programs Threatened by Lack of Trained Professionals – Interfax China, September 20, 2010
Mark Katchen Interview Featured in Environmental Business Journal – Dire Need to Build Global EHS Capacity Leads to Module-Based Training Program – September 2010
Mark Katchen Discusses Oil Spill on CBS’ KNX 1070 Business Report – May 29, 2010 – Frank Mottek, host of CBS Radio’s KNX 1070 Business Report, interviewed Mark Katchen from the American Industrial Hygiene Conference in Denver to discuss the business impact of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and other environmental hazards. In the interview, Katchen emphasizes the importance of sustainability making economic sense. Lessons from the oil spill include bringing resources to bear as quickly as possible to preserve plant, animal and human life, as well as the need to gather the best minds to take a proactive approach to minimizing the long-term effects. Katchen said that people who embrace sustainability as a core competency within their organization stand to benefit no matter what the current market conditions may be. The interview aired throughout Southern California May 29-31, 2010.
Mark Katchen on EHS Capacity Building in the May 2010 issue of ISHN Magazine
AIHA Podcast with Mark Katchen – Discussion of International Environmental Education Courses – (March 10, 2010; Mark Katchen at 5:55)
The Phylmar Group Featured in the Environmental Business Journal’s Annual Executive Review Issue
Phylmar Group Managing Principal Mark Katchen Discusses Sustainability on KBZNZ Talk Radio (Podcast)
Mark Katchen Discusses Sustainability on CNN Headline News (Video)
PRESS RELEASES
Severe Lack of Trained Environmental Professionals in China Prompst GE to Sponsor New AIHA Course Managed by The Phylmar Group – July 26, 2010 – Due to a severe lack of environmental health and safety (EHS) talent throughout the developing world, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has partnered with General Electric and The Phylmar Group, a Los Angeles-based environmental health and safety consultancy, to present a course that was successfully completed in Shanghai this month. Twenty five employees from major multinational corporations including Converse, Nike, ITT and GE completed the course, which was directed by Mark Katchen, Managing Principal of The Phylmar Group and a former Chair of the AIHA’s International Affairs Committee
Apparel and Footwear Companies Host Chemical Safety Seminar – March 31, 2010 – Leading brands in the apparel and footwear industry held their fourth seminar as a group for suppliers on Restricted Substances Lists (RSL) today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong. The mission of the Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management (AFIRM) Group is to reduce the use and impact of harmful substances in the apparel and footwear supply chain. The Phylmar Group serves as AFIRM’s facilitator. We appreciate the co-sponsors of the Seminar: Bureau Veritas, DyStar, Intertek, MTS, Rudolf Group, SGS, SMQ, and Zydex Industries…
The Phylmar Group Sponsors 2010 Environmental and Occupational Health Technical Symposium at California State University, Northridge
Sustainability Expert Mark Katchen to Speak on the Role of EHS Professionals in Sustainability Initiatives
February 4, 2010 – The Phylmar Group, an environmental consulting firm that helps its Fortune 1000 clients incorporate sustainability into their core business practices, announced today that it is a distinguished sponsor of the 2010 Environmental and Occupational Health (”EOH”) Symposium entitled “Sustainability Initiatives: A View to the Future.” Mark Katchen, managing principal of The Phylmar Group, Inc., will discuss the role of environmental and occupational health (EOH) professionals in sustainability initiatives at the 4th Annual EOH Technical Symposium at California State University, Northridge February 18, 2010…
The Phylmar Group Interviewed on KBZNZ Business Radio
Mark Katchen Discusses Sustainability on “Sparks to Flame” Show Airing November 6
November 6, 2009 – The Phylmar Group, Inc., an organization that partners with best-in-class companies to address business issues as they relate to environmental regulations, sustainability and social responsibility, announced today that Managing Principal Mark Katchen was interviewed by Sheryl Parks, host of the Internet radio program, “Sparks to Flame,” in a segment that will air on Friday, November 6 at 6:00am and 6:00pm PST on KBZNZ talk radio…
The Phylmar Group, Inc. and Beyond Compliance, LLC Launch
Phylmar Regulatory Roundtable – Environment and Sustainability Forum
September 30, 2009 – The Phylmar Group, Inc., an organization that partners with best-in-class companies to address their most challenging environmental, health and safety, and social responsibility issues, announced today that it has launched the Phylmar Regulatory Roundtable-Environment and Sustainability Forum (PRR-ES Forum) in partnership with consulting firm Beyond Compliance, LLC…
