30 years of EMAS

For over 30 years, the OBE Group has been committed to consistent, transparent and effective environmental management. With EMAS certification and ISO 14001 accreditation, the company is pursuing a clear goal: to achieve sustainable production by making measurable improvements in all areas.

This long-standing commitment is not an end in itself, but rather an expression of our active responsibility towards the environment, our employees and future generations.

• Safe and clean production processes
  Replacing perchloroethylene with modified alcohol for parts cleaning has significantly reduced environmental and health risks

• Resource efficiency in surface treatment
  Optimised rinsing and recovery systems in electroplating ensure:
  • Less sludge generation
  • Reduced material losses
  • More efficient use of resources

• Smart energy use and heat recovery
  Modern heat pumps and cooling systems effectively reuse waste heat from production.
  The result:
  • Lower energy consumption
  • Reduced CO₂ emissions
  • Reduced use of fossil fuels

• Integrated water and wastewater management
  Closed-loop systems and on-site wastewater treatment ensure the responsible use of water, which is one of the most important resources in industry

We have been supported by certified environmental auditors for three decades.

This external audit ensures:
• An objective assessment of our environmental performance
• Continuous improvement
• High credibility with customers, partners, and the public

Our ongoing efforts are yielding clear results:

• Reduced emissions and environmental impact
• Significantly higher resource and energy efficiency
• Improved workplace safety
• High transparency through audited reporting

For us, EMAS and ISO 14001 certifications are much more than just pieces of paper. They are firmly embedded in our daily operations and drive innovation towards sustainable production.

At OBE and MIMplus, taking responsibility means:

• Actively reducing environmental impacts
• Continuously improving processes
• Implementing sustainable technologies
• Reporting transparently on progress.

30 years of EMAS mark a significant milestone—and serve as an inspiration for the future.
We will continue to work together to combine environmental responsibility with economic performance and set new standards for sustainable industrial processes.