Nowadays, the awareness for sustainability and the environment is rising more and more in all business sectors. Especially in the mechanical engineering sector, where lots of steel is used, we face the challenge how we can design products and processes so that they serve not only the ZIERER company goals but also the protection of the environment.
In order to continuously improve energy efficiency and resource utilisation within the company, ZIERER adopts holistic approaches across the entire value chain.
These include various measures and strategies:
Longevity
One of the cornerstones of sustainability lies in the choice of high-quality materials and their careful workmanship. ZIERER has always been using high class steel and materials that have proven themselves over a long time. This grants a long life cycle of our rides. Many ZIERER rides have been in operation since over 40 years.
Renewable energy
Photovoltaic systems with a total capacity of 323 kWp are installed on the roofs of ZIERER’s factory buildings, helping to meet the company’s own renewable energy needs. In addition, the STREICHER Group owns three hydroelectric power stations and several combined heat and power plants for generating its own electricity. Thanks to these measures, the STREICHER Group, including ZIERER, currently meets around 21 per cent of its electricity requirements through renewable energy sources.
Certifications
ZIERER is a certified company according to DIN EN ISO 140001 and DIN EN ISO 50001 and successfully applies an environmental and energy management system.
Innovations
ZIERER employs a range of technical solutions designed to ensure the efficient use of energy and resources. One example of this is the use of a servo pump drive in the family freefall tower. Compared with a conventional hydraulic drive, this technology can reduce energy consumption by up to 35 per cent – amongst other benefits.
