Photo-voltaic and water power produce the electrical power for our production

Since the 50’s we have been operating a water power plant in Schönau to produce our electrical power. The facility yields a top output of up to 60 kW. In June 2005 we also added a first photo-voltaic operation, which produces a maximum of 21 kW. In 2022/2023 and 2024 we added 3 more PVs. These regenerative sources actually deliver more electrical power than we need for the production in our brush factory. Thanks to our self-produced solar and water energy, we are preventing approximately 350 tons of CO2 emissions per year.

Ecological heat generation - Heat generation using chipped wood

During the processing of wood to be used for our brushes, chipped wood and sawdust accumulates. For decades, we have been using our wood firing plant to generate all of our heat requirements from this production waste. Through this sustainable use of our raw materials, we save around 50,000 litres of oil each year.
Starting October 2019, we give part of our heat to the local district heating system. These around 400 MWh per year displaces heat formerly produced from fossil resources.
We now have a net zero carbon footprint and to be more exact: it is indeed even below zero.

Sustainability

For us, sustainability means acting ecologically and socially responsibly for the sake of future generations. In addition to our eco-friendly electricity and heat production, sustainability is also very important to us when it comes to sourcing our raw materials. Whenever possible, we purchase our raw materials from regional or national suppliers.
Our wood comes exclusively from local forests.
Fair and family-friendly working conditions, as well as social justice, are also matters close to our hearts. As a medium-sized company, we maintain close contact with each and every employee and are very committed to finding individual solutions.
Ultimately, we aim to balance ecological, social, and economic aspects!

NEW: At the end of 2024, we published our sustainability report (DNK Declaration 2023). You can find the report here or at www.Deutscher-Nachhaltigkeitskodex.de.