Energy-efficient logistics

Off the roads and onto the rails: focussing freight transport more on trains will not only save further CO2 emissions in the long term, but will also counteract the heavy congestion on the roads. SCHÄFER will therefore continue to expand deliveries by train and offer a railway siding at additional locations.

However, this alone cannot replace lorries. SCHÄFER is therefore gradually converting its own vehicle fleet to modern electric vehicles. The expansion also includes the provision of several charging points. Truck trailers made of lightweight aluminium are already being used to transport steel coils. This saves weight, which reduces the fuel consumption and pollutant emissions of towing vehicles.

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EMW strengthens greentec steel Edition supply chain

The EMW Steel Service Centre and voestalpine Stahl confirm to expand the availability of CO2-reduced steel for the steel processing industry in Europe. Starting this year, voestalpine Stahl will supply the independent EMW Steel Service Centre with greentec steel edition steel - premium quality with a reduced CO2 footprint. As part of the agreement, both parties have transparently communicated their CO2 reduction targets.

"As one of the largest independent European steel service centres, we are pleased to be able to expand the supply chain of green steel through the supply agreement with voestalpine Stahl. This is a strategic agreement with a major European steel producer. One of our ambitious goals is to achieve complete climate neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 by 2030," explains EMW Managing Director Michael Mockenhaupt.

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EMW invests in new warehouse location for sustainable logistics

The EMW Steel Service Centre, a division of the SCHÄFER WERKE Group with headquarters in Neunkirchen, has acquired the northern part of the former EEW Bergrohr production site in Siegen-Weidenau with the aim of concentrating the site. The property comprises around 23,000 square metres of commercial space, production halls and its own connection to the rail network.

A warehouse with a capacity of 100,000 tonnes of sheet steel with the possibility of expansion is being built on the former production site. The production halls will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This includes new crane systems for four handling areas, as well as a sophisticated loading and safety concept. In total, investments in the double-digit million range were made.

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Sunny prospects at Pfannenberg

SCHÄFER Werke inaugurates its largest solar park to date in Siegen-Wittgenstein

A good year and a half after the groundbreaking ceremony, the time has come: the largest ground-mounted photovoltaic system in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district has been officially inaugurated. A total of 3,240 state-of-the-art PV modules can produce up to almost 2 million kilowatt hours of renewable, climate-friendly electricity per year. The investor is the SCHÄFER WERKE Group, which has thus reached an important milestone on its path to becoming climate neutral by 2030.

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Part of sustainable development

The entire SCHÄFER WERKE Group wants to be part of a positive development that promotes sustainability and climate protection worldwide. Our companies work with partners and associations to permanently reduce the carbon footprint of all products in our range.

All products, investments and processes focus on longevity, circular economy and the optimal utilisation of resources.

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Efficient sustainability management

SCHÄFER relies on efficient, cross-company energy management. Tobias Bergert has been Sustainability Manager at SCHÄFER WERKE since autumn 2022. He is not only the head of our sustainability project, but also your expert and contact for all ongoing developments.

With the development and continuous maintenance of the environmental and energy management system, further progress can be guaranteed, as evidenced by several certifications. Apprentices at SCHÄFER are also sensitised to the issue of sustainability at an early stage. Projects such as tree planting, optimising recycling or green roofs are designed to awaken an interest in personal responsibility for a sustainable lifestyle at an early stage - even outside of the workplace.

Self-sufficient energy generation

All SCHÄFER WERKE companies already obtain a large proportion of their electricity requirements from renewable energies. Projects such as the expansion of the solar park at Pfannenberg with a free-standing PV area of over 11,500 square metres are a further major step towards self-sufficient energy generation.

Further photovoltaic projects with a PV area of around 3,000 square metres are planned for the sites in the Czech Republic and Treuen in Saxony. The Betzdorf site has had its own combined heat and power plant in operation since 2012 and the Pfannenberg site since 2013.

Diverse commitment and cooperation

SCHÄFER is not working on greater sustainability alone, but has partners who are pursuing the same goal. The Salzgitter Group and ArcelorMittal are working together with SCHÄFER to develop solutions for better green steel and to drive forward decarbonisation.

In addition, all SCHÄFER WERKE companies are active in other sustainability projects. For example, SCHÄFER is one of the founding members of the Steel Keg Association and actively supports Metal Packaging Europe's ‘metal recycles forever’ project. SCHÄFER is also involved at local level in the ÖKOPROFIT co-operation project, which is committed to greater climate protection.

Sustainable products

Sustainability encompasses more than just the manufacture of our products. They should not only be based on environmentally friendly resources such as green steel or climate-friendly energy, but must also offer our customers a sustainable basis for their products.

SCHÄFER therefore focusses on topics such as recycling and the circular economy. Even the high-quality products we offer our customers will eventually have to be replaced. The important thing is that this time is far in the future. And when it does come, our products must be recyclable to ensure the sustainable use of resources.

New perforating system increases efficiency and sustainability

Investment for SCHÄFER Perforated Metal to reach new markets and sectors

The new wide press for the SCHÄFER Perforated Metal division from the Belgian manufacturer Soenen is now in operation. The first step towards expanding and extending the machine park has thus been taken and the modernization achieved meets the requirements of a constantly growing and changing market.

Beverage packaging: Reusable packaging in comparison

Reusable packaging plays a central role in today's debate about sustainability and environmental protection. In this article, we compare different types of reusable packaging and analyse their ecological benefits. You will find out which packaging systems are particularly environmentally friendly and which factors play a role in the selection process.

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Stainless steel vs. plastic IBCs - a comparison of products

The issue of sustainability is becoming increasingly important in all industries. This is why companies are looking for environmentally friendly packaging solutions that are both efficient and durable. Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are a popular choice for the transport and storage of liquids, pastes and solids.

But which material choice offers the best conditions for sustainability? As experts at SCHÄFER Container Systems, we would like to show you why our stainless steel IBCs are superior to plastic IBCs.

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