Sustainability is the key to future-oriented manufacturing

Our quality is sustainable – as are our processes

When manufacturing our products, we make sure to save energy and thus reduce CO₂ emissions.

BITO Headquarters in Meisenheim, Germany

BITO Plant for plastic bins and containers in Lauterecken, Germany

We have been investing in the modernisation of our energy supply systems and manufacturing facilities for many years to reduce our energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Our plant at our headquarters in Meisenheim

All shelving and racking components are manufactured at our main plant in Meisenheim using state-of-the-art, energy-efficient technology. The high degree of automation in profiling, folding, punching and bending enables dimensionally accurate manufacturing with the same high level of quality, supported by innovative punching and forming technologies.

Our plant in Lauterecken

The production plant for plastic bins and containers in Lauterecken is one of the most modern in the industry and was expanded by another hall in 2018. This is where our products are manufactured on high-performance, state-of-the-art, energy-efficient injection moulding machines of the latest generation. In our large finishing centre, our bins and containers can be adapted to customer specific requirements. an.

Resource-saving, energy-efficient approach

What does this mean in detail?

When selecting our raw materials and auxiliaries, we always opt for materials that are not harmful to health and that allow environmentally friendly processing. In the pursuit of sustainability our products are manufactured using resource-saving, energy-efficient procedures to minimize any negative impact on the environment while conserving raw materials. We give preference to manufacturers and suppliers who comply with ecological standards. In addition, priority is given to transport routes that are as short as possible.

Energy efficiency is not only a top priority in our production plants. Buildings and products also have a carbon footprint. By using modern lighting and plumbing technologies, we are also saving resources in our offices and workshops. Modern manufacturing technologies, thermal insulation building materials and a sustainable energy concept help us reduce our CO₂ footprint.

In 2019, a new, additional production site in Poland went into operation in order to better serve the increasing demand on the Eastern European market and to ease the workload of our local production plants.

Improving energy efficiency

Acting sustainably, saving on electricity: Our manufacturing processes are energy efficient

40 % less CO₂ emissions

By contracting another energy supplier who operates with a significantly higher share of renewable energies in their electricity portfolio, we were able to reduce CO₂ emissions by 40% in 2020 compared to 2018. Basically, switching to green energy already saves about 2,800 tonnes of CO₂.

More than 1 million kWh/a of "green" electricity

In 2006, we commissioned our first photovoltaic system to generate our own renewable electricity. In the recent past, two additional photovoltaic systems were put in operation, so that we are now generating more than 1 million kWh/a of "green" electricity.

Our energy consumption for lighting has been reduced by 60%

By exchanging all conventional lighting sources in our offices and plants against modern LED technology, we were able to reduce our energy consumption by 60%, thereby saving approximately 700,000 kWh/a.

12-20% less energy needed per kg of plastic

In our plant in Lauterecken we have equipped the latest generation of our injection moulding machines with eco-drives. Their specific energy consumption (SEC) for processing one kilogram of polymer is 12 -20% lower compared to conventional machines: 20% for the 1,500 ton machine, 12% for the 2,700 ton machine.

40% energy reduction thanks to new powder coating facility

We are also planning to invest in a new powder coating facility to replace the existing installation we have been using for many years. This new facility works with up to 40% less energy.

Water consumption

Saving water, shaping the future: Sustainable production is based on resource efficiency!

Water consumption reduced by 60%

By switching to a closed-loop water system and by installing free coolers instead of cooling towers, we were able to reduce our water consumption by 60 %.

Modern pumps

In addition, all pumps in our cold water systems needed for injection moulding and the pumps in our heating circuits have been modernised in order to save energy in this field as well.

Reducing carbon emissions

Reducing carbon emissions: Sustainability is the driving force for a green future!

Emission-free production processes

Particular attention is given to emission-free production processes, in the metal forming as well as in the injection moulding process.

10% reduction in energy consumption

The (energy-intensive) generation of compressed air has also been optimised. Air compressors shut off automatically after pressure has reached a certain level, which results in a 10% reduction of energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Continuous improvement is the key to success

"The ability to change means not to stop reviewing what we are currently doing and having the courage and the energy for continuous improvement. This ability is key in order to adapt to the different requirements in the project and solution business."

Dominik Freyland-MahlingChief Operations Officer at BITO-Lagertechnik

Quality meets sustainability