Sustainability
Schmalz is a an innovative and dynamic company which has become one of the world's leading suppliers of vacuum technology. We were able to attain this position only by means of business success and our simultaneous responsibility for our employees, society and the environment. This principle of sustainability forms the basis for our self-image – as a family-owned company, we think in the long term, define our objectives and derive our strategic actions from these.
Our business success is based on strict customer-orientation and on our innovative range of products and services. We can find suitable employees only if we are an attractive employer. It is our responsibility to nurture the bond between our employees and the company in order to promote further development, since capable and motivated employees are the central prerequisite for our sustainable success.
Our philosophy is also reflected in our acceptance of social responsibility and our commitment to an intact environment. We make every effort to share our competence for the benefit of society. This includes both the worldwide support of educational establishments, institutions and initiatives and also the definition of a code of conduct in the company; to ensure fair business practices.
Environmental protection is a way of life at Schmalz. We have had a certified environmental management system for many years, our products are manufactured with the best possible use of resources, and we choose suppliers who comply with our demands for quality and protection of the environment. Regenerative sources of energy are widely used and we aim to become a positive-energy company. We regularly make major investments in order to maintain a balance between the increased energy consumption which results from expansion and the provision of self-generated regenerative energy.
All of these elements reflect the dynamic and open corporate culture of Schmalz. We are absolutely convinced that it is possible to combine economic success with ecological and social responsibility. We have succeeded in this in the past and will continue to do so in the future – our company, the environment and our society, will benefit from this.
