Winkler's tree services

TREE CARE COMPANY AMONG FIRST IN U.S. TO BECOME ACCREDITED (TCIA Release, April 1 2005)

Winkler's Tree & Landscaping, Inc., has been accredited under a new Tree Care Company Accreditation program administered by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and built on the threefold foundation of ethics, quality, and consumer confidence.

The new program represents the only business practices and compliance audit process in the tree care industry. Under the process, businesses undergo extensive review of professional practices aimed at safeguarding consumers. The review includes:

Best business practices
Ethical business conduct
Formal training and certification of employees
Compliance with industry standards
Consumer satisfaction
Adherence to safety standards
Insurance coverage

TCIA Accreditation means Winkler's Tree & Landscaping, Inc, adheres to all the accreditation standards and has undergone a rigorous application process. TCIA verified this by conducting an on-site audit of Winkler's Tree Service and Landscaping, Inc.'s facilities and work sites.

TCIA Accreditation for Winkler's Tree & Landscaping, Inc. is in effect for a period of three years, with renewal check-ups required every year. The annual renewal ensures that the required number of certified arborists is still on staff, that the company is still properly insured and that the company has a good safety and consumer satisfaction rating. The company is re-accredited every three years.

According to TCIA president Cynthia Mills, “TCIA Accreditation provides consumers a way to find tree care companies that are trustworthy in their business and tree care practices. Our TCIA Accreditation program is the only one of its kind in America and will give consumers peace of mind.”

The process of becoming accredited is no easy task, according to Winkler's Tree & Landscaping, Inc. “The process is incredibly thorough. They left no stone unturned,” states Mr. Vince Winkler. “We are pleased Winkler's Tree & Landscaping, Inc. has been recognized as one of the best tree care companies around.”

Mills echoes that sentiment. “Winkler's Tree & Landscaping, Inc. has made a commitment to excellence in all facets of its business. I applaud their efforts.”

For more information regarding Tree Care Industry Association, visit www.treecareindustry.org. For more information regarding the Accreditation program at TCIA or to obtain digital photos, contact Bob Rouse at (800) 733-5380 xl17 or email rouse@treecareindustry.org.