LATI Obtains OCS Certification: the Value of those who Prevent Pellet Loss Every Day

An achievement that starts from production and reaches the environment.

After a journey that began some time ago with the support of our Environment & Energy Specialist Simone Lioi and the entire QHSE team, today LATI has officially obtained Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) certification, an international recognition that demonstrates the company’s commitment to preventing plastic pellet loss in the environment.
But while in the past we focused on initial strategies, today we want to tell the more operational part of the project, the one experienced daily among plants, silos and presses. We do this through the voices of Ciro Costante, Process Coordinator, and Marco Oliveiro, Production Area Manager. Two key figures who, together with their teams, made this result possible.

Coordinating and Organizing: how LATI Approached the OCS Journey

What was your contribution in the journey toward Operation Clean Sweep certification?
Ciro Costante: “My role was to coordinate my collaborators, providing logistical and motivational support so that all planned activities were completed on time and with the necessary attention.”
Marco Oliveiro: “I took care of organizing departments and resources, identifying critical points in each area and motivating the team to achieve the objective. Even before measuring results, we sought effective solutions to minimize losses.”

Order and Cleanliness: a Culture Already Rooted in LATI

What were the most challenging aspects in ensuring order, cleanliness and control?
Ciro: “Actually we didn’t encounter major difficulties. LATI has always had a strong culture of order and cleanliness. We only fine-tuned some details, but we started from a solid foundation.”
Marco: “More than challenging, I would say motivating. Daily attention to order is already part of our mindset thanks to Lean Manufacturing. With simple improvements and the introduction of practical methods, we managed to further limit losses and intervene promptly when necessary. It’s a continuous improvement process.”

The Strength of Teamwork

How important was teamwork?
Ciro: “Teamwork is the key to success. Without everyone’s involvement, not only do you not achieve certain goals, but you can’t even maintain them over time.”
Marco: “Essential! As in every project, results come only when everyone collaborates with the same objective. I’m very proud of my team: I saw genuine sensitivity toward this issue.”

Moments to Remember

Is there a moment you remember with particular pride?
Ciro: “During the final audit, the certifier complimented the order and cleanliness found: it was a moment of great satisfaction.”
Marco: “Certainly the creation of dedicated hoppers, one for each department, was a fundamental step. It allowed us to have dedicated collection points and to measure ourselves over time.”

The Value of Operation Clean Sweep Certification for LATI

What does this recognition represent today for you and for LATI?
Ciro: “It’s a source of pride, both personal and corporate. A concrete result that demonstrates daily commitment.”
Marco: “Certifications make us credible and reliable globally. And Operation Clean Sweep is the cherry on top. Knowing that we work to prevent potential environmental damage, and doing it with awareness, is much more than a commitment: it’s an opportunity we face with enthusiasm.”

Conclusion: a Culture that Starts from People

The success of obtaining Operation Clean Sweep® certification is not just a medal to display: it’s the result of an internal, shared and lived culture. A culture that starts from awareness, passes through the organization of production processes and reaches respect for the environment.
LATI will continue on this path, driven by continuous improvement and the determination of its people. Because preventing pellet loss is a daily commitment, and a concrete gesture for our planet.