For six consecutive years, Betech Group has remained committed to one of its key strategic goals: continuously investing in cutting-edge circular and environmentally friendly solutions for our production processes.In 2018, Betech embarked on a journey to make all its companies more sustainable, resulting in the ISO 14001:2015 certification. This certification demonstrates our compliance with international standards for effective environmental management.
Since then, Betech Mass Turning has implemented numerous improvements, including:
Environmentally friendly manufacturing: Europe vs. Asia
Compared to low-wage countries in Asia, where production often prioritizes cost savings without stringent environmental regulations, Europe is known for its stricter regulations and sustainable practices in the manufacturing industry. By focusing on green initiatives and the use of environmentally friendly technologies, such as Betech does, European companies contribute to a more sustainable global production chain.
Innovative investments for a green future
To achieve a leading position in environmentally friendly and circular production, Betech Mass Turning’s current investments are focused on:
Over 1/3 self-sufficient in energy
With a significant expansion of its solar energy installation, Betech Mass Turning is now self-sufficient for more than 40% of its energy needs. This is currently the highest achievable level for our 24-hour production, where a large portion of our production runs at times when there simply isn’t enough sustainable energy available. This allows Betech to save energy annually equivalent to the electricity consumption of about 250 average Dutch households!
Betech Mass Turning increases production hall insulation values by 300%
This summer, Betech Mass Turning has built a fully insulating shell around its production halls, tripling the insulation value. This improvement not only results in a more comfortable working environment for employees during both summer and winter but also leads to significant energy savings. The level of insulation achieved is equivalent to the current Dutch standard for energy-neutral construction.
100% circular production from raw material to waste processing
By collaborating with environmentally conscious European partners in our supply chain, from raw material to chip processing, we have created a 100% circular flow from A to Z for the first time. Residual materials from our production process are separated, stripped of oil and lubricants where possible, and processed into briquettes. These briquettes are then returned to the producer of the raw materials for reuse in the production process. With this circular approach, we ensure that waste is converted into valuable raw materials, significantly reducing our ecological footprint.
Heating the entire company using waste heat from machines
The final step in Betech Mass Turning’s investment program is a comprehensive, centrally controlled air handling system. This system uses heat exchangers to capture excess energy from the production process and convert it into heat for all production areas. This not only reuses heat in the halls where the machines are located but also manages all other production areas energy-neutrally.
With these initiatives, Betech takes a significant step towards a fully sustainable production environment. We continue to invest in innovative solutions to reduce our ecological footprint and strengthen our position as a leader in environmentally friendly production. Our ultimate goal is to create a sustainable future where efficiency and environmental friendliness go hand in hand.
