Quality, environment & social issues
Integrated quality and environmental management system
We work every day to optimise the quality of our products and their possible uses, while at the same time conserving resources. Ongoing training and sensitisation to the environment are a matter of course for us. Only those who are well informed about new products, manufacturing processes and materials and are aware of market developments can meet the high performance requirements in terms of quality and the environment.
Since 1998, our quality management system has been certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 and since 2004 in conjunction with the environmental management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001 as an integrated management system.
Our certifications
Quality assurance is immensely important to us in order to demonstrate transparency to our customers and build trust. Regular audits have been carried out, evaluated and certified since 1998. At that time, KREMER GmbH was already certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001, a standard that applies to the manufacture and sale of seals, moulded parts, O-rings, profiles, flat gaskets and assemblies made of rubber, plastic and TPE.
This was followed in 2004 by certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001 in the area of environmental management.
GHere you can download and view our certificates. Convince yourself of the responsible and high-quality work at KREMER!
Zertifikat Qualitätsmanagement DIN EN ISO 9001-2015, deu (658 KB)
DIN EN ISO 9001 applies to the manufacture and sale of seals, moulded parts, O-rings, profiles, flat gaskets and assemblies made of rubber, plastic and TPE. KREMER was certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 back in 1998.
Certificate quality management DIN EN ISO 9001-2015, engl (657 KB)
DIN EN ISO 9001 applies to the manufacture and sale of seals, moulded parts, O-rings, profiles, flat gaskets and assemblies made of rubber, plastic and TPE. KREMER was already certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 in 1998.
Zertifikat Umweltmanagement DIN EN ISO 14001-2015, deu (229 KB)
KREMER has been certified to the ISO 14001 environmental standard since 2004. It applies to the manufacture and sale of seals, moulded parts, O-rings, profiles, flat gaskets and assemblies made of rubber, plastic and TPE.
Certificate environmental management DIN EN ISO 14001-2015, engl (243 KB)
KREMER has been certified according to the ISO 14001 environmental standard since 2004. It applies to the manufacture and sale of gaskets, molded parts, O-rings, profiles, flat gaskets and assemblies made of rubber, plastic and TPE.
KREMER supplier self-disclosure
Do you want to know quickly who you are dealing with? We have created a supplier self-assessment (in German and English) for the initial contact to provide you with the most important facts and figures at a glance. We will of course be happy to answer any further questions you may have if you contact us.
KREMER is an "Authorised Economic Operator" (AEO C)
KREMER GmbH has been certified with the AEO certificate "Customs Simplifications" (AEO C) since 2011. Authorised Economic Operators enjoy the privilege of reduced security-related customs controls and/or simplifications in accordance with customs regulations.
The authorisation of this status is linked to extensive requirements with regard to reliability, solvency, previous compliance with the relevant legal regulations and, if applicable, the fulfilment of certain security standards.
Authorised Economic Operator status is valid indefinitely in all EU member states. A real added value that we can offer our customers.
AEO-Bewilligung „Zollrechtliche Vereinfachungen“ (AEO C), deutsch (354 KB)
Quality policy
We understand quality to mean the fulfilment of customer requirements, expectations and wishes, both in terms of the product and the process. The quality of our products and services is of the utmost importance for the continued existence and growth of our company.
Our actions and endeavours are aimed at the continuous improvement of all our products, services and processes - because the better is the enemy of the good.
Environmental policy
The fulfilment of the relevant legal and official requirements as well as the requirements and expectations of internal and external interested parties determine our actions. We are committed to minimising waste, emissions and conserving resources.
Internal and external information, communication and further training with regard to environmental protection aspects are of particular importance to us. We therefore promote a sense of responsibility for the environment at all levels of our organisation.
Environmental goals of KREMER GmbH
KREMER GmbH pursues the goal of reducing the consumption of energy (gas, electricity) for heating and for operating machines and systems as well as the consumption of the natural resource water, which is primarily required for washing elastomer products. The return of unmixed materials for reprocessing/recycling and the reduction of mixed waste volumes are further components of our environmental goals on the way to becoming a sustainable company. In order to achieve these goals, we involve not only our employees but also our suppliers and, to an appropriate extent, our customers.
We use 100% electricity from renewable sources!
Reuse of packaging material
Cardboard boxes are not necessarily replaced or disposed of after a single use. If a cardboard box is not damaged, it is reused. Old parcel labels are removed and any cushioning material (foam, air cushions, etc.) is collected and reused if necessary.
Use of reusable pallets
Disposable pallets are only used in exceptional cases or if the customer has special requirements. As a general rule, we endeavour to ship on Euro pallets. Lattice boxes and KLTs (small load carriers) are much too heavy in relation to the consignment of goods and would cause increased transport costs as well as more CO2 emissions.
Well on the way to a paperless office
The documentation and archiving of individual processes/orders is now only carried out digitally and centrally in the materials management system. Tax-relevant documents are archived digitally and cannot be changed. Printouts are only made when absolutely necessary
Reduction of CO2
Collective deliveries from suppliers and CO2-neutral shipping
Our suppliers are encouraged to make collective deliveries. This enables us to make a contribution to reducing CO2 and relieving the burden on transit traffic. Our parcel shipping is also primarily carried out by a company with CO2-neutral shipping.
Save water by using waterless urinals from Urimat
According to the manufacturer, at least 100,000 litres of drinking water can be saved per urinal every year. Approx. 175g of CO2 is saved per cubic metre of water.
Reduction of power consumption
Saving electricity through hall lighting with LED lamps and by switching off standby power. In addition, by reducing server structures and eliminating large workstation computers.
Water dispenser
Water dispensers for carbonated and non-carbonated drinking water reduce the consumption of PET bottles and disposable drinks.
Sustainable disposal
Choosing a certified supplier in our immediate vicinity ensures that our pre-sorted waste is properly disposed of and, where possible, reused through recycling. On our websites, we provide specific information on the disposal and waste code of the products we manufacture and supply.
Compliance with legal regulations on environmental and health protection
At KREMER, we take environmental protection and the safety of both our own employees and our customers very seriously. Compliance with the legal regulations that are imposed on us during production is a matter of course for us.
REACH 1907/2006/EG
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) is an EU chemicals regulation that came into force on 1 June 2007.
It regulates chemicals legislation in Europe
What does REACH want to achieve?
- detect, restrict or completely withdraw hazardous substances from circulation
- Simplify chemicals legislation
- close the glaring gaps in knowledge about the hazards of chemicals
- give chemical manufacturers full responsibility for their substances
Substances of Very High Concern, „besonders besorgniserregende Stoffe“
- carcinogenic substances
- substances harmful to genetic material
- Substances that can harm the child in the womb
- Substances with hormone-like substances
- toxic substances that are difficult to break down and can also accumulate in plants or animals.
The SVHC list is updated every six months (end of June and end of December).
Every European supplier must independently inform the trade whether substances of concern are contained in the articles in relevant concentrations (> 0.1%).
As a distributor, there is an obligation to respond to a customer enquiry free of charge within 45 days. The obligation to provide information also applies to articles that were manufactured before the REACH Regulation came into force (1 June 2007).
RoHS 2011/65/EU
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Restriction of (the use of certain) hazardous substances.
These include, for example: Lead, mercury, chromium VI.
It regulates the use and placing on the market of hazardous substances in electrical appliances and electronic components.
Since 2011, compliance with the RoHS Directive has been a prerequisite for the CE mark to be affixed to the appliances concerned. Compliance with the RoHS Directive must be confirmed in the EU Declaration of Conformity.
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
PAHs are a group of substances of concern for humans and environmental organisms.
Many PAHs have carcinogenic, mutagenic and/or reprotoxic properties.
Category 1:
Materials intended to be placed in the mouth, materials for toys.
Category 2:
Skin contact for longer than 30 seconds, e.g. work tools, torches.
Category 3:
Materials with foreseeable skin contact up to 30 seconds
The KREMER Code of Conduct
The rules and principles set out in this Code of Conduct form the ethical compass that has helped KREMER GmbH to be successfully managed for many years. We are committed to mutual respect and trust as well as fair behaviour. The pursuit of continuous improvement is the driving force behind our actions. We are not afraid to take responsibility.
KREMER GmbH is guided by the objectives of the ILO (International Labour Organisation), whose principle is to improve the working and living conditions of all people.
The KREMER Code of Conduct covers the following topics
- Working environment
- Ban on child labour
- Social standards
- Working hours and wages
- Environmental protection
- Korruption
We also require our suppliers to fulfil this code of conduct - in addition to complying with current quality standards. To this end, they are subject to continuous assessment, according to which they are categorised into different performance levels. If a supplier consistently fails to meet our standards, this can lead to the termination of the business relationship.
Tim Oettmeier
(Managing Director)
Figures - Data - Facts
Information from KREMER
Number of reportable environmental accidents
Number of reportable accidents at work
Environmental goal Waste reduction
Environmental goal Energy consumption
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