On the way to becoming a climate-neutral company
For us, sustainability means more than just environmental protection: we use resources responsibly, focus on long-term employee retention and balanced growth.
More than just sustainability - we act with foresight
The most sustainable material for windows is PVC
Compared to the window materials wood and aluminum, PVC is the most sustainable material for windows.
From production to recycling, a PVC window profile runs through a closed cycle. PVC can also be processed with low energy consumption and is therefore ideal for recycling: PVC windows can therefore be completely recycled without any harmful substances and formed into new profiles.
Longevity
PVC windows require hardly any care and maintenance - with a long service life thanks to optimized formulation and resistant surfaces
Stability
PVC remains permanently stable and functional thanks to the chemical and physical corner joints of the profiles
Recyclability
PVC enables a closed material cycle, as the material is almost completely recyclable
Energy-saving processing
PVC can be formed and processed at low temperatures - this saves primary energy during mixing and extrusion
Insulation value
The shaping and thermal conductivity of PVC lead to the best insulation values of up to 0.8 Uf
Wood
Longevity
- Wood must be painted annually
Stability
- Glued joints tend to fatigue
Recyclability
- Impregnated wood cannot be recycled
Insulation value
+ 1.2 - 1.5 Uf
Aluminum
Energy-saving processing
- Processing temperatures between 600 - 660°C
Stability
- Bonding joints tend to fatigue
Recyclability
- Surface treatment leads to the formation of pollutants in the recycling process
Insulation value
- 6.1 Uf*
*For aluminum windows, the insulation value is ultimately created by the PVC in the core
PVC
Energy-saving processing
+ Processing temperatures approx. 200°C
Stability
+ Permanently stable and functional
Recyclability
+ PVC can be fully recycled up to seven times
+ up to 50% of the material we use already consists of recycled PVC
+ only recycled PVC is used in the Greta® window
Insulation value
+ 0.8 Uf*
Four ways to Sustainability at Salamander
Compared to the window materials wood and aluminum, PVC is the most sustainable material for windows.
From production to recycling, a PVC window profile runs through a closed cycle. PVC can also be processed with low energy consumption and is therefore ideal for recycling: PVC windows can therefore be completely recycled without any harmful substances and formed into new profiles.
Environmental protection
• 8% share of electricity from our own hydroelectric power plants
• Company-owned sewage treatment plant
• Investment in other ecological technologies, such as photovoltaic systems
Saving resources
• Development of a modular system to reduce complexity & material savings
• Reusability of materials
• Cross-system use of accessories and tools
• Development & production of climate-neutral products
Responsibility
• Investment in education - offering a wide range of apprenticeships
• Support programs for employees such as health days and further training opportunities
• Promoting young talent at schools and sports clubs
• Diversity and inclusion - advocacy for cultural diversity (currently 34 different nations)
Growth
• Family-run and family-friendly company
• Resilient alignment of the group of companies against economic fluctuations
• Europe-wide involvement in various plastics industry associations
• Sustainable strengthening of partners through needs-oriented innovations
Recyclate vs. Virgin material: Crucial for energy and climate protection
• PVC profiles can be recycled up to seven times
• Sensible return of old windows to a closed recycling system
• Resource efficiency: reduction in the consumption of raw materials
• Saving of primary energy for the production of PVC
• Reduction of CO2 emissions
• Combines environmental protection with high quality & design standards