In order to obtain this certification, NO-NAIL BOXES had to undergo a particularly strict audit. The Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status is granted by customs authorities in accordance with very strict conditions in terms of reliability, solvancy, compliance with safety regulations and legal requirements. " We had to prove our good administrative management (accountancy, finance, inventories, etc.), the correct use of customs formalities (definition of goods' customs value, correct tariff classification, cargo units check, etc.) and prove that our site was physically and technologically safe - to guarantee the international logistic chain safety" said Stéphane Guirsch, the Quality Manager of ALIPA Group, of which NO-NAIL BOXES is a part.

For example, among the various strict safety requirements is the permanent identification and control of people within the company premises.    " Even though our premises had already been secured by a 2 metre-high fencing, we have strengthened the access controls through the installation of cameras, automated sliding gates, access points with intercoms and badge readers, etc. " he said.

By simplifying and protecting the international exchanges, this certification delivers several benefits to the marketing and use of NO-NAIL BOXES plywood and steel folding boxes: simplification of customs procedures and formalities, facilitation of customs controls when entering and exiting the European Union, etc. " Granting this certification, the customs authorities acknowledge NO-NAIL BOXES as a reliable, honest and trustworthy international trading partner. In the present economic context, it is surely important to be able to show we meet all requirements at international level. Therefore, we are particularly proud to be AEO certified. We are now working to certify CODIPRO, LIFTEUROP and AllPack Services, other ALIPA Group companies " concluded Michèle Detaille, the Group's Managing Director.