Responsible consumption and production

The colour-coating process of our profiles uses a state-of-the-art coating technology – free of chrome and harmful solvents. The aim is to reduce the environmental burden to a minimum. In 2017, the pretreatment chemicals were changed in accordance with the REACH Regulation (REACH: European Chemical Regulation for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals): Instead of chrome, a titanium polymer compound is used for reliable corrosion protection.

An added benefit: Excess powder is directly recovered and reused. This saves material, conserves resources and reinforces the demand for efficient, cutting-edge production.

An innovative filter system enables an especially economical use of water in the pre-treatment process. To maintain the consistently high quality of the process baths, the bath is regularly refreshed – discharged in a controlled manner, collected in a storage container and temporarily stored.

A specially developed evaporation system then takes over the resource-conserving treatment process: the liquid evaporates in the boiling chamber with the aid of heat and the resulting condensate is collected and returned to the cycle. The remaining concentrate is properly disposed of. The result: An optimised process, reduced water consumption and a consistent step towards sustainable utilisation of resources.

Intelligent loop control ensures precisely coordinated interaction between the profiling system and the press. The coupler is only activated when it is actually necessary – unnecessary switching processes are omitted.

This ensures continuous, stable press operation without unplanned interruptions. Overloads are reliably prevented, the entire operating process runs smoothly. This reduces wear, reduces maintenance costs and increases the service life of the machine. An efficient solution for consistently reliable production processes.

Previously, rolled strips were wrapped in film that had to be discarded after processing – this caused unnecessary waste and additional costs. Today, reusable plastic caps are used. They protect the rolled strips just as dependably, but can be collected and returned to the vendor after use.

This saves material, reduces plastic waste and simplifies the entire packaging process. Quality and transport safety remain, of course, at the usual high level. 

A new approach to logistics. Compact, clever, centralised.

Thanks to the construction of the new logistics centre at its headquarters in Iserlohn, Schlüter-Systems is now able to consolidate all its logistics processes under one roof. On an area of around 21,000 square metres, the building has storage space for 11,500 pallets, more than 10,000 cassettes and around 35,000 boxes – and consolidates all goods flows in one central location.

What was previously spread over multiple buildings is now digitally controlled, efficiently networked and fully automated: three high-bay warehouses, a separate transport track with ten vehicles and ten driverless transport vehicles ensure smooth processes – from brochures to complete floor heating systems. Cutting-edge technology makes logistics paperless and fit for the future.

Stop with service and system: Schlüter Truck Stop.

The Schlüter Truck Stop is fully adapted to modern logistics processes: the check-in desk is manned around the clock and an emergency call centre is always on duty. Ample parking spaces offer plenty of room – even for large lorries – and modern washroom facilities with showers and toilets provide additional convenience. The area around the station also benefits from the new arrangement, because the centralised processing reduces through traffic in the neighbouring residential area.

And another plus point: the Truck Stop has created more parking spaces for Schlüter-Systems employees. The solar canopy provides environmentally friendly electricity that is used to power the electric charging stations installed here.