CREON METAL SURFACES
We are proud to be able to offer you our high-quality surfaces in an even more sustainable CREON quality with immediate effect.
We already meet most of the below-mentioned requirements for our surfaces. When we offer CREON quality, however, we assure you that ALL criteria are taken into account and implemented.
What does CREON quality mean in summary?
Greenhouse gas-neutral production (Scope 1 and 2)
CREON surfaces are produced accounting-wise greenhouse gas-neutrally in Scopes 1 and 2. The companies achieve this climate neutrality through energy savings, CO2-neutral production of electricity or thermal energy or with certified compensation measures.
100% chromium (VI) freedom
Our CREON surfaces do not require chromium (VI) either in pre-treatment processes or in the real metal layers.
No PFAS
In contrast to chromium trioxide-based pre-treatment steps, CREON does not require any fluorinated surfactants. The ingredients of the process steps can be treated in the manufacturers’ water treatment plants.
Recycling
Components coated with real metal:
- 100% recyclable
- Take-back guarantee and return for reprocessing/reuse
Safety and protection of employees
- Has been of the utmost importance to us for years and has been part of our daily practice for years
- Review and optimization of workplace conditions
- Installed biomonitoring systems
Use of resources
- Minimizing the use of resources
- Recovering valuable materials and water and returning them to the production cycle
- Continuous work on new technological solutions for the partial or complete recovery of numerous resources
Microplastics
Plastic components plated with real metal are abrasion-resistant (no plastic abrasion = no microplastic release into the environment).
Recycled materials
CREON components can already be manufactured with up to 50% recycled content in the plastic part. If required, please contact us so that we can carry out tests and samples promptly.
Our CREON surfaces therefore not only have great design options…
… they are one thing above all – more sustainable.
Our new processes protect people even better and conserve resources. The manufactured components are durable and recyclable.
„Word has now got round: the REACH Regulatory Committee has approved the FGK’s application for the use of chromium trioxide in the plating of plastics for automotive applications. This is particularly welcome as it reduces uncertainty and should finally put an end to a host of false rumours.
At the same time, we have, of course, been giving careful thought to the future of our processes for some time now and wanted to ensure they remain safe, reliable and fit for the future. After all, we do not want to rely on legislation that may (or may not) come into force at some point. That is why, for many years, we have been carrying out intensive development work together with strong partners and have made our facilities fit for the future.
Let’s capitalise on this competitive advantage together and get started right now with us on the chromium(VI)-free mass production process.
Take advantage now of our many years’ experience with these high-performance processes, score points with even greater sustainability, and avoid costly re-sampling in the middle of a production run or just before EOP. In this way, you’ll also spare your employees and customers from last-minute scrambles and impress them right now with innovative finishes. Can’t get enough? Go the extra mile and supply your customers with products in CREON quality – in other words, with parts that are absolutely more sustainable.“
https://www.zvo.org/aktuelles/detailansicht/reach-crvi-zulassung-fuer-fgk-antrag