Metal

Thinking green from day one Environmental awareness-training decreases energy consumption by 80 kWh per tonne of output Training covers a range of subjects including energy management, waste management, water and chemicals Hettich ČR, k.s. in the Czech Republic is a company producing metal mounting...

Opening sustainable salvo a success Environmental declaration by large marine accessories producer Part of wider strategy to raise awareness of sustainable production Vicinay Cadenas is the first company in the mooring sector to apply for an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for one of its...

Surprising gains from small changes Steel mill makes a small adjustment to a key process and saves around €1 million annually Adding insulation to its steel-making ladles saves a further € 635 000 a year Heavy industry relies on seamless integration of processes and often large machinery which is...

Full-scale waste scheme German company reuses steel by-products to reduce waste 100 % of steel scrap is reused Waste that cannot be reused in the factory is sold to other businesses The German company Georgsmarienhütte GmbH operates in the automotive industry. It produces crankshafts, piston rods...