Southern Indiana Business Report
JASPER – The Indiana Department of Labor has granted a three-year extension of the Star Certification of Jasper Engines & Transmissions’ Jasper remanufacturing facility in Indiana’s Voluntary Protection Program.
The Wernsing Road remanufacturing facility began its VPP journey in 2008, achieving Star Safety Certification in April 2012.
Created by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1982, VPP recognizes and promotes state safety and health management programs. All companies, regardless of size or business, can participate in VPP, where management and employees work together to create and maintain a healthy working environment.
“I want to thank the Associate-Owners, Leadership Team, and Executive Team,” said Jasper Engines & Transmissions Director of Safety Jason Pieper. “Everyone does a great job supporting and promoting our safety programs. Earning and keeping Star Certification is where we want to be as a company in our continuing safety journey.”
“Congratulations to the Associate-Owners for once again achieving the VPP Star ranking at JASPER’s headquarters facility,” said JASPER President Matt Weinzapfel. “The VPP award represents commitment and involvement to improve safety at every level of our manufacturing operation. This safety commitment is another reason why Jasper Engines & Transmissions is the company of choice for our Associate-Owners.”
JASPER’s three Indiana remanufacturing facilities are part of a group of 93 Indiana companies that have achieved VPP Certification. JASPER’s Crawford County remanufacturing facility in Leavenworth, achieved VPP Star Safety Certification in August 2013. JASPER’s Drivetrain Remanufacturing facility, known as Power Drive, became VPP Star Certified in January 2018.
