KIWO’s Sustainability Policies to Reduce Our Environmental Impact

Responsibility

Our corporate responsibility embodies sustainable development.
Sustainability means thinking in the long-term, for mankind, the environment and our business success.

People

Our corporate management focuses on customers, employees as well as distribution and business partners. Our employees form the backbone of the company, are its key success factor and its creative force. Without them, we would be unable to meet customer requirements for high technological standards, quality, on-time delivery and reliability.

Environment

Being in business also means taking responsibility. Thus for years we have placed great importance on environmentally friendly production processes. We practice the correct technical methods for recycling hazardous and non-hazardous waste and thus operate the perfect material cycle.

Quality

Quality is an important component of our corporate philosophy. It forms the basis of all business activities and relies on our well-trained and experienced staff. Our quality management is continuously developed and confirmed by regular audits and certification.

Occupational Safety

A safe working environment is a top priority. Thanks to high investments in safety precaution improvement, our accident statistics are almost zero. Being awarded the seal of approval “Safe with System” confirms our systematic and effective occupational safety measures.

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Facility

  • Our electrical power is generated by 100% wind energy

  • Skylights are used in our warehouse to reduce electricity demand

  • Polarized, tinted windows help reduce electricity demand

  • LED lighting implemented throughout

  • Programmable thermostats throughout for efficiency

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Materials

  • Actively and continuously sourcing local renewable raw materials, and if feasible biodegradable materials

  • Cooling water used in our manufacturing process utilizes recycled water

  • Five gallon pails used for packaging is manufactured from recycled plastic

  • Currently investigating feasibility of going “paperless”

  • Reduced packaging on gallon size containers

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Recycling

  • Pallets

  • Cardboard

  • Paper

  • Plastic

  • Metal

  • Glass

  • All electronics

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“Green” Products

  • First to manufacture an emulsion based on renewable raw materials

  • Pregan NT Paste is also based on renewable raw materials

  • Low VOC Ink Wash

  • KIWOBOND UV 3004 frame adhesive - Very low VOC

  • KIWO offers many Concentrated Products because they reduce packaging costs, weight, shipping, fuel & transportation costs, storage space and disposal costs:

    • Degreaser 1:20 Concentrate

    • Degreaser 1:40 Concentrate

    • Stencil Remover 1:20/1:50 Concentrate

    • Pregasol CF 20 stencil remover concentrate

    • Pregasol EP3 SMP powder stencil remover

    • Dual Strip concentrated ink wash/stencil remover combination

    • KIWOCLEAN AQ 508 stencil remover concentrate

    • KIWOCLEAN AQ 808 ink wash concentrate

    • KIWOCLEAN Concentrated Ink Wash

Current Activities

  • To further illustrate our commitment to reducing our environmental impact, KIWO is investigating environmental programs to participate in, and management systems to implement that will assist us in policymaking, planning, implementing, and evaluating our efforts to achieve environmental sustainability.