Sustainability

A necessary evil for others –
a matter of course for us.

A necessary evil for others – a matter of course for us.

A must for us 20 years ago!

As early as 2005, sustainability was a top priority at Fischer Oberflächentechnik. As part of the North Rhine-Westphalia PIUS competition, Frank Fischer was awarded first place for the development of a particularly energy-saving production process, which was presented by Prime Minister Pinkwart. Although this happy event took place several decades ago, it shows that the connection between ecology and production was a key topic even earlier, forming the basis for the orientation of the entire company.

CO₂ -Footprint

We alone cannot save the world, but without saving energy it will not work!

In anodization, thermal sealing is the most energy-intensive process step. In cooperation with Techevon (USA), we have created the NiMag® system and integrated it into production. We are the first company in Europe to use this new technology for sealing the oxide layers. By combining NiF cold impregnation and medium-temperature magnesium sealing, we were able to reduce the process temperature from >96°C to 85°C, which means enormous savings in heating power. NiMag® is significantly more expensive due to the chemicals used and process monitoring is also demanding. However, in addition to the significant savings in primary energy, this modern type of sealing results in the best possible alkali and corrosion resistance, with significantly increased UV stability of the colorings. This is achieved by incorporating nickel into the layer. We are proud to be pioneers in this new technology and think that our competitors will follow our example in the next few years. We would like to thank Mr. Pinakin and Mr. Tej Patel from Techevon for their great support!

WASTEWATER

The basis of the company, today and tomorrow!

Since we are directly responsible for the purity of our wastewater, this topic is of the utmost importance today and in the future. In order to operate at the same technological level as the rest of the company, we have developed a concept in collaboration with the company AW-ELECTRONIC from Mülheim an der Ruhr that meets the highest possible standards. Mr. Adrian Kusters and his team have created something here that has met with enthusiasm from us, our customers and the regulatory authorities. The difficult spatial conditions in particular presented AW with major challenges. The result is a compact wastewater treatment plant that has exceeded all expectations in terms of technology and craftsmanship. The term industrial aesthetics takes on a whole new meaning. We thank Adrian Kusters and his great employees for this excellent work!