sustainability

You have to live sustainability.

The term sustainability is on everyone's lips. But it is much more important that it is also practised. Everyone should do as much as they can to protect our environment. And as a customer, you naturally have a right to know how sustainably we work. That's why we'd like to give you a little insight here.

The production

(resource-saving, energy-saving)

Of course, our production is energy-intensive,which is why we introduced an energy-saving management system back in 2013, in which we identify annual energy efficiency measures with external support.

The first step in 2014 was the switch to LED.

What sounds almost self-evident today led to us saving almost 75 kWh of electricity per year after 2014;

We also introduced heat recovery on our air compressors in 2013;

This saves us approx. c. 400,000 kWH gas
and 80.4 tonnes Co₂ per year.

In 2023, we decided to replace a natural gas furnace with an electrically powered crucible melting furnace.

The consequences

Gas wastage = 742.786.07 kWh/ a
Co₂- Savings = 149,30 t/ a
Consumption electricity = 138.005,46 kWh/ a
Co₂- Emission = 50,51 t/ a

In order to compensate for the increased electricity consumption, we invested in both a more energy-efficient induction system and a photovoltaic system. This makes us the first company in Germany to operate a gas oven using photovoltaics.

The consequences of the induction plant:

Electricity savings = 252,302 kWh/ a
Co₂ savings = 273.04 t/ a

The photovoltaic system:

Generation of the system = 276,000 kWh/ a
Co₂- Savings = 185.50 t/ a

The material

(resource-saving, energy-saving)

Aluminium is a great material because it is really easy to recycle. Quite apart from the fact that it conducts heat very well and is lightweight. Thanks to its conductivity and the fact that aluminium is recycled again and again, our cookware is doubly sustainable. Because the conductivity saves energy when cooking. You can find more information about aluminium here.

The packaging

(resource-saving, energy-saving, social)

Of course, we also have to pack our goods. And we do this as environmentally consciously as possible:
1. our non-woven bags are made from non-woven material and produced in an environmentally friendly way: they are water-repellent and can be reused. So you have one more shopping bag.
2. instead of padding film, we use the padding cushions from Karopack - it consists of 100 per cent recycled material, is reusable and can be disposed of in waste paper.

Wiederverwendbar, aus Altpapier hergestellt

Recycelt und wieder zu verwenden.

Von Menschen mit Beeinträchtigung hergestellt.

Wir vermeiden Plastik wo es geht - auch bei unserer Verpackung

Wiederverwendbar, aus Altpapier hergestellt

Recycelt und wieder zu verwenden.

Von Menschen mit Beeinträchtigung hergestellt.

Wir vermeiden Plastik wo es geht - auch bei unserer Verpackung

Made in Germany

(resource-saving, energy-saving, cost-saving, job-preserving)

Made in Germany not only stands for German workmanship, but also for production and therefore jobs in Germany; Nevertheless, we also have to buy and, of course, sell goods. And these goods have to be transported. We try to procure our goods in Germany whenever possible - also to save transport routes and thus protect the environment.

The colleagues

(resource-saving, energy-saving, healthy, fun)

People work for us and most of them come to work every day. How they get to us depends on their journey to work, of course, but we think it's great if this also happens as environmentally consciously as possible. That's why we offer our colleagues, together with Business Bike, the option of leasing a bike. Most of them opt for an e-bike, by the way. After all, if you live in Sauerland, you'll be grateful for a bit of support with all the hills, and of course you can also use the bike privately or not at all.

The recoating service

(resource-saving, energy-saving, cost-saving) You're probably already familiar with the service, as we've been offering it for some time. So just a quick note: Your pan is getting on in years? Then send it to us, we'll recoat it and send it back. It's good for the environment and your wallet. You can find more information here.
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