Sustainability 23. September 2020

In galvanic surface finishing, functional layers with a thickness of just a few μm are applied to the base material of a workpiece. Thanks to the properties of the coating, the components become more durable, more efficient, more break-resistant and gain better gliding abilities – in short: the galvanic surface coating saves resources. According to the Federal Environment Agency, economists estimate that galvanic surface finishing in Germany alone prevents around EUR 150 billion in corrosion and wear damage each year.

We assume responsibility for using chemicals and energy required for the coating process in the most environmentally friendly and resource-saving way possible. Our certified environmental management system according to ISO 14001 is the basis of the continuous process of improvement of our environmental performance. In addition, we aim to continuously increase our energy efficiency with our certified energy management system according to ISO 50001 (find our certificates here). Ever since 2008, we have been using 100% green electricity, a courageous decision for our energy-intensive industry, but a vital one for an honest environmental policy. We actively pursue the deliberate reduction and substitution of hazardous substances, such as lead-free electroless nickel electrolytes and the maximum possible replacement of the nitro cleaner with bio-cycle cleaners.

Our logo highlights our green and sustainable awareness: the rhino symbolizes our core competence with its armored, hard and yet finely structured skin – the surface finishing of complicated geometries. In accordance with this, we have taken on the sponsorship for the rhinoceros Nikolaus in Munich’s Hellabrunn Zoo.

And what is the extruder-bee about? We have designed our company premises to be insect- and bird-friendly and are pleased that several bee colonies have settled here. And of course we are also delighted about the honey!