Also when it comes to sustainability
As a manufacturer of electrotechnical components, we attach great importance to the use of state-of-the-art technologies in order to manage our company efficiently and sustainably. In a world where resources are limited and sustainability is of central importance, we at Jacob take our responsibility seriously. Operational environmental protection has been an integral part of our corporate philosophy for many years. Through the use of innovative technologies, the reduction of our ecological footprint and a responsible supply chain, we strive to maintain a balance between economic success and ecological responsibility. We firmly believe that sustainable action is the key to the future viability of our company, our employees and our environment.
Since 2009, Jacob GmbH has been ISO 14001 certified. In recent years, the company's environmental goals have focused on the technical modernization of the production facilities and the energy-efficient refurbishment of the site.
In 2023, the management decided to set up an environmental management system at the Kernen site in accordance with the requirements of the European EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) regulation.
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Super and lead-free
Protecting people and the environment is an integral part of our corporate philosophy, which is why we comply with the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act when procuring our raw materials. In addition, our product range complies with the RoHS and REACH environmental directives and legal requirements.
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Since 2019, we have also been offering many of our cable glands and accessories in lead-free brass and are continuously expanding this range. Even though the elimination of lead is not yet required by law, we have decided to continue to lead the way in terms of environmental compatibility. Because it is important to us. Flyer lead-free product range >>>
Our goals
We are proud of the fact that we generate a very high proportion of our added value with a vertical range of manufacturing of over 90% at our Kernen site. Our customers also appreciate the “Made in Germany” quality.
Our aim is to manufacture the technical properties of our cable entry systems as efficiently as possible, while fullfilling the market requirements. We attach great importance to using materials with high recycling rates, such as brass or polyamide. Particularly important goals on the shop floor are a low error rate and minimal waste.
As early as the development stage, we consider the entire life cycle of the product and its impact on the environment. Our consideration starts with the extraction of raw materials, continues with the preliminary products in our production and transportation, then into the use phase and treatment at the end of the life cycle. The risks and potential impacts are assessed and documented for each phase
