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A red-hot square bar .
better support for strategic planning and implementation .
Sustainability and social responsibility As a family business that is aware of its social responsibility , Böllinghaus Steel focuses on sustainability in all areas of the company . “ Sustainability decisions must also be made at management level ,” emphasizes Jürgen Alex . An important part of the company ’ s sustainability strategy is to reduce its CO 2 footprint . “ The main amount of CO 2 in our products is produced during the manufacture of our raw materials . We are pursuing a clear strategy : ‘ The greener the electricity , the greener our product ’. This means that we buy from steelworks that produce their stainless steel from sorted scrap and preferably melted down using renewable energy .” Böllinghaus Steel continuously invests in technologies to reduce its own emissions . One example of this is the decision to design burner systems in such a way that they can be operated with an admixture of hydrogen in future . “ This is a step towards low-carbon production and shows that we are prepared to invest in innovative and forward-looking technologies in order to
Stainless steel profiles from the Böllinghaus product range .
achieve our sustainability goals ,” explains Jürgen Alex . Sustainability is also actively practiced at employee level . In Portugal , employees have set up a composting station to recycle leftover food from the canteen . Additionally , the paper consumption has been reduced by 30 percent thanks to optimized processes . “ Through close collaboration , intensive analysis and discussions with customers and suppliers , we were also able to significantly reduce packaging material ,” reports Nina Härtel proudly .
The vision : shaping the future with stainless steel solutions Böllinghaus Steel has a clear vision and mission that firmly anchors the company in the stainless steel industry . Three years ago , the company began working with its employees to define a common direction to ensure that everyone is pursuing the same goal . The vision is : “ Böllinghaus Steel - Your partner for shaping the future with stainless steel solutions .” “ The motto deliberately plays with the idea that the company not only shapes stainless steel products , but also shapes the future ,” says Nina Härtel . The mission , which has been pursued since the company was
Drawing process of cold-drawn stainless steel profiles .
founded in 1889 , emphasizes the pursuit of innovative and sustainable products in order to offer customers real added value . This goes hand in hand with the goal of being both a reliable partner and a good employer . Böllinghaus Steel ’ s success is largely based on a qualified and motivated team . The values that characterize the company are team orientation , creativity , innovation , flexibility , solution orientation , responsibility and solidarity . These values are reflected in the way Böllinghaus Steel conducts its business and interacts with its customers , suppliers and employees . As a family business , Böllinghaus Steel attaches great importance to treating each other with respect and appreciation , both within the company and towards customers and suppliers . These principles are not just guidelines , but a living reality that make Böllinghaus Steel successful in a highly competitive market .
A strong corporate culture and employee satisfaction Böllinghaus Steel attaches great importance to a family-like corporate culture in which the appreciation of employees takes center stage .
Interior view of the production hall . Drawing bench at the Portugal site . Hot rolling of the long product .
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