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…means for GUTEX sustainable, ecological practices and responsibility to humankind and nature. GUTEX products and manufacturing procedures are developed with an uncompromising commitment to environmental preservation. | |
• The
new drying stage of the manufacturing line utilizes an innovative, environmentally-friendly
technology, which requires 40% less energy for each tonne than the conventional
wet process! • Reduced amount of additives are used in both manufacturing procedures! Just 4% polyurethane resin is added as a binding agent in the dry process. 3% white glue for the lamination of layers and approx. 5% latex to increase the strength are added in the wet process. Paraffin is used in both processes for hydrophobization. • Since all GUTEX insulation boards contain absolutely no harmful additives, they can be used without reservation in construction. All GUTEX insulation boards carry the natureplus© seal of quality. natureplus©, an international quality designation for environmentally-friendly home and construction products, indicates products that have been tested for potential health hazards, environmental impact and function! |
• In 1995, GUTEX introduced an integrated environmental
management system pursuant to DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 14001 and EMAS
II (EU environmental audit directive). The system is periodically recertified.
Practicing environmental management is a vital component of the company’s
environmental policy. • The raw material for all GUTEX insulation boards comes solely from wood that is harvested and grown using sustained forestry management practices (PEFC and FSC). GUTEX exclusively uses untreated chips and shavings from spruce and fir, which are by-products obtained from other timber manufacturing processes. • The sawmills from which GUTEX obtains its chips and shavings are all located near its plant, translating into less pollution and consumption of fuel thanks to reduced transport distances. • Required additives, such as hydrophobizing agents are selected exclusively according to environmental criteria. |
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