Sustainability
Focus on responsibility: Our path to resource-efficient magnet systems!
We work with valuable, often finite raw materials. That is why we focus our processes on resource efficiency and durability. At BRUGGER, this is an integral part of our corporate culture.
Product Intelligence & Design
- Resource-efficient design: right from the development stage, we focus on intelligent geometries and the economical use of materials. We plan our designs so that our materials can be easily separated and recycled at the end of their life cycle.
- Built to last: Quality is the most powerful driver of environmental protection. Through robust designs and high-quality components, we extend the service life of our systems – this reduces wear and tear and lowers resource consumption in the long term.
Resource conservation in practice
- Material efficiency: For our products and packaging, we prioritise recycled solutions to reduce the use of virgin raw materials.
- Circular economy: Production waste is fed directly back into the material cycle wherever possible (we have our own regranulator).
Responsible Production & Partnerships
- Efficient manufacturing: Modern machinery and optimised processes reduce emissions and waste at our site.
- Regional & Transparent: We prioritise long-term relationships with selected suppliers and regional sourcing. This strengthens the region, creates transparency in the supply chain and reduces transport distances.
Together with our customers
We see ourselves as partners in achieving our customers’ sustainability goals. Through expert advice on material-efficient and durable solutions, we help you reduce your own environmental footprint.
You can find facts, figures and data in our annual sustainability report.
Sustainability at BRUGGER: less risk, fewer critical materials, greater transparency
BRUGGER has been committed to environmental protection and sustainability for many years. In our decision-making, we take into account the economic implications and our environmental footprint. Since 2019, we have been monitoring emissions at our site and are continuously reducing them. In addition to our reduction measures, we also support certified climate protection projects through voluntary financial contributions.
For us, sustainability is not just a marketing label, but an integral part of our technical and organisational decision-making (EMAS certification): the choice of materials, the supply chain, our testing strategy and product lifespan all have a direct impact on our environmental performance and product availability.
Reduction of critical alloys (heavy rare-earth elements)
The mining of heavy rare earths (e.g. dysprosium/terbium) is considered particularly harmful to the environment. That is why, right from the procurement stage of our raw magnets, we take care to avoid sourcing alloys containing heavy rare earths wherever technically possible. Fewer critical materials mean a better environmental footprint – and often fewer dependencies as well.
Responsible supply chain with direct influence
Through FairMagnet, we have direct contact with manufacturers of raw magnets – and thus real influence rather than merely acting as a distributor. We audit smelters and mines with the aim of systematically minimising and preventing the use of conflict materials and environmentally damaging overexploitation. In addition, we test the raw magnets supplied to BRUGGER in our own laboratory before they go into production.
Local production & durability as the key drivers of sustainability
By concentrating all downstream manufacturing steps at our German site, we eliminate the need for transport of intermediate products. We document the environmental impact of our production transparently: our operations, which aim for the lowest possiblecarbon footprint, ensure an excellent sustainability record for our production, which we document in our sustainability report.
A key factor in resource efficiency is the durability of our magnet systems. Through in-house coating and overmoulding processes, we enhance the corrosion resistance of our products. This extends the service life compared with uncoated magnet systems, reduces the need for premature replacements and minimises plant downtime for our customers, whilst also lowering material consumption over the entire product life cycle.
Transparency is important to us:
Do you need specific data for your own carbon footprint calculations? We are happy to assist with any queries regarding specific key figures or material data sheets. If you have any questions about the underlying data for our environmental footprint, please contact info@brugger-magnet.de.
We will review your enquiry and, depending on the nature of your request, forward it internally to our product management, procurement team or sales department.