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SUSTAINABILITY – ACTING TODAY FOR THE WORLD OF TOMORROW Taking RESPONSIBILITY together
IN THE INTEREST OF
FUTURE GENERATIONS
THREE PILLARS OF
Dear reader,
SUSTAIN Sustainability touches all of our lives. At VERMOP, the ability to balance
ABILITY economic interests with environmental and social engagement is an
integral and natural part of our daily working lives. With good reason:
People, their work and their surroundings are at the heart of
everything we do.
This is why we are continually evolving our portfolio to make it more
sustainable – in the interests of our customers, the work they do, and
ENVIRON the environments they live and work in. For us, sustainability is about
MENT developing long-term cleaning concepts that make work as easy as
possible for our customers. So it goes without saying that our products
and solutions also have to be ergonomic and made to last.
This is more than just a goal for us. It forms the very cornerstone of
our corporate culture – a culture that we actively embrace and have
filled with life every day for over 90 years. We know that a healthy
economy can only thrive to the benefit of everyone if it utilises
ECONOMY
resources sustainably and takes the needs of future generations into
account – today.
In this brochure, you can find out how we are contributing to a more
sustainable future here at VERMOP.
Best regards,
PEOPLE
Dirk Salmon
Owner and CEO of VERMOP Salmon GmbH
WERTHEIM –
SUSTAINABILITY MADE IN GERMANY
Our production site is located in Wertheim, In Wertheim, our people work at four
Germany. This is the birthplace of all facilities covering a total area of almost
VERMOP products, renowned for their 90,000 m². For us, it is extremely important
value-adding design and ease of use, but that we encourage every employee not
also – reflecting our strong sense of cor- only to comply with regulatory standards,
porate social responsibility – for their strict but also to take the initiative and bring
compliance with the rigorous German their own ideas to the shop floor in order
environmental and occupational safety to improve collaboration and safety.
standards.
VERMOP production plants at a glance
• VERMOP | Metal production
• VERMOP | Plastics production
• VERMOP | Liquid cleaner production GILCHING – BUILDING
• VERMOP | Textile production ON SUSTAINABILITY
Our business is built – literally – on
sustainability. Back in 2006, when we
were developing our new site in Gilching,
we made the conscious choice to use
sustainable materials only. The result is
not only an architectural source of
inspiration but also an energy-saving
masterpiece. The construction concept
WERTHEIM is based on a tried-and-true environ-
mentally friendly material that has been
successfully used in building work for
thousands of years: wood. As a result,
the two buildings meet the highest
standards in terms of aesthetics and
Baden-Württemberg sustainability.
Bavaria
GILCHING
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VERMOP | Products
ECONOMY
Job, success, quality SUSTAINABILITY ON THE
of life Sustainable PRODUCTION LINE
development
The three pillars of our sustainability
strategy – economy, the environment
and people – are the compass that
guides our product development team.
PEOPLE ENVIRON The environmental credentials of our
MENT products have been a top priority for us
for decades now. It is why we only use
high-quality raw materials and designs Yet even an ingenious product can only
planned down to the finest detail. It is ever be best-in-class at the time it was
also the reason why all of our products developed. Which is why we are com-
– no matter how different – are united mitted to continually improving VERMOP
by one overriding concept: They are all products throughout their entire lifecycle.
designed to be long-lasting and save
resources.
PROACTIVE STRATEGY –
FOR A BETTER WORLD Equipe cleaning trolleys
Our Equipe trolleys offer the perfect com-
Economy, people and the environment are the three cornerstones of our bination of quality and sustainability. The
sustainability strategy. separate, individually configurable com-
ponents can be switched when require-
We firmly believe that a strong sense of Of course, we also know that economic ments change or you move to a different
corporate social responsibility should growth and rising competition present premises. In addition, you can retrofit the
underpin and inspire the actions of their own challenges, accelerating in trolly for a long, productive service life.
every company. In today’s world, values particular depletion of the earth’s limited
such as fairness, trust, reliability and resources and ultimately compromising In more ways than one, Equipe makes
dependability have moved centre stage the very fabric of society. So we look a valuable contribution to resource con-
and are the basis for proactive, trusted beyond meeting the needs of our servation. Complementing the long-
relationships with customers. These customers as effectively as possible to lasting versatile design, the actual buck-
values are the only way to unlock real ensure that all our activities, actions and ets and boxes are made from recycled
innovations at the intersection between the products we develop also reflect our plastic, as confirmed by the “Flustix
economic, environmental and social commitment to sustainability, cost Recycled” seal of approval. Awarded on
objectives – innovations with the power efficiency and resource conservation. successful completion of an audit con-
to secure the success of future ducted in cooperation
sustainability efforts. At VERMOP, we are with DIN CERTCO, this
passionately committed – through all of label bears further
our actions – to innovating for a more testimony to VERMOP’s
sustainable future. long-standing commit-
ment to balancing cus-
tomer-centric design
with environmental care.
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ECONOMY
THE ECONOMICAL ROUTE
TO SUSTAINABILITY
Mop cover quality grades
When it comes to saving resources, small mum effectiveness in capturing dirt. Our
details often offer huge potential. Our commitment here is also reflected in our
mop covers are prime examples of this. sophisticated cleaning concepts, designed
They meet the strictest environmental to minimise consumption of water and
and quality standards, delivering excellent cleaning chemicals. We use certified, en-
gliding properties while offering maxi- vironmentally sound materials.
Mop highlight: Ceran
Ceran is the perfect dry sweeping, anti Twixter Scandic X
bacterial mop cover. It is particularly system system
environmentally friendly as it can be used
without water or liquid cleaner and there- INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT
fore does not produce any wastewater.
The high-quality microfibres become Maximum reach for a given One product,
electrostatically charged, picking up all volume of product countless possibilities
traces of hair, lint and dust, capturing The Twixter mop can clean double Surfaces, floors and glass can
them securely on the textured, looped the surface area using lighter-weight all be cleaned with just one
surface. Dry sweeping is an increasingly products and fewer materials. handle and connector system.
popular method in hygiene-critical areas
such as hospitals.
PERFECTION
ECO LIQUID
THAT PAYS OFF
Our ECO range of liquid cleaners was What’s more, just a small amount of our
developed exclusively using naturally liquid cleaners goes a long way – regard- The following calculation shows the potential savings in laundry costs that can be
occurring raw materials. This means they less of the cleaning challenge. achieved with the Twixter double mop compared with the Sprint flat mop (depend-
are fully biodegradable, striking the perfect ing on the surface area to be cleaned).
balance between effective cleaning power
and sustainability while also reflecting our
Washing 2000 Sprint mop covers
company-wide commitment to ecology.
2000 × 0.145 kg = 290 kg Sprint flat mop
The fact that they are “made in Germany”
290 kg × EUR 0.20 = EUR 58 15 – 20 m2
adds to their appeal, giving customers the
peace of mind that comes from the high-
est quality standards coupled with 100%
Washing 1000 Twixter mop covers Twixter double mop
renewable materials. It goes without saying
that all of our biodegradable products
1000 × 0.225 kg = 225 kg 30 – 40 m2
225 kg × EUR 0.20 = EUR 45
carry the EU Ecolabel.
Savings as a percent: 22.4
Savings in EUR: 13
Expected costs for one washing cycle: 20 cents per kg
Kilogram weights are based on the weight of a dry mop cover
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VERMOP | Production processes
Recycling – reused and recycled Textile manufacturing – zero waste
To ensure we recycle as much material All waste generated during textile
as possible, the waste generated at production is passed on to an external
VERMOP’s four production plants passes fleece fabric producer. The offcuts are
through our internal recycling process processed and fed back into the textile
before being removed by certified waste ecosystem, where they are used to
disposal companies for recycling and manufacture insulation materials and
disposal. At all times, we ensure stringent geo fleece fabrics.
compliance with all applicable waste
PUTTING NATURE FIRST – handling regulations.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS
Our commitment to people and the Water is life – so we use it sparingly
environment is a win-win. Not only do The cooling effect of water evaporation is
we manufacture products that bring a tried-and-tested way of controlling
eco-friendly, sustainable benefits to our temperature. The bonus of evaporative
customers, we also make them in a way cooling is that it works perfectly well with
that is kind to nature. rainwater – pure drinking water is not
necessary. At our plant in Wertheim, for
All of our production plants run on 100 example, we collect rainwater in cisterns,
percent green energy. But that’s not all. which is then used for cooling in our
Our employees also work with an eye production lines. Unlike drinking water,
towards the future, using products and rainwater does not have to be softened or
raw materials efficiently and sparingly. desalinated. The subsequent savings in
Looking ahead, we know that technology energy and resources make a sustainable
is constantly evolving. So it is important to contribution to environmental and climate Plastics – the art of recycling The regranulate has the same properties
build on the latest breakthroughs in protection. In plastics production, process extras and as the original granulate and can therefore
environmental technologies. sprues are either ground up into granu- be used to create new parts. This approach
late and immediately fed back into the reduces the amount of raw materials con-
production process or sorted according to sumed. Packaging materials are channelled
type and fed into the regranulation pro- back into the materials cycle via Germany’s
cess by a recycling company. dual system for recycling.
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SUSTAINABLY PACKED SEAL OF
AND TRANSPORTED TRUST
Packaging is an important step in the the RESY logo, which guarantees that the We don’t believe in leaving anything environmental management standard
production chain. It protects our prod- packaging can be recycled and reused. to chance – which is why we run both sets out the criteria for an environmental
ucts against dirt and damage, and To support logistics, we also design all internal and external audits. Our busi- management system and its continual
provides a valuable advertising space. packages for ease of stacking, thus avoid- ness partners and customers can be improvement. TÜV has also certified our
ing unnecessary transport volumes, which sure that we take our responsibilities compliance with the globally recognised
However, packaging can also put a real ultimately leads to fewer trucks on our very seriously. quality management standard ISO 9001,
strain on natural resources. But not at roads. At the same time, our packaging which specifies requirements for effective
VERMOP. We place great value on ensur- offers the highest possible handling for Our compliance with ISO 14001 is certi- quality management in companies.
ing that our products are packaged in our customers. It goes without saying that fied by Germany’s Technical Inspection
cardboard boxes and pallets made we avoid packing individual items un Association (TÜV). This international
entirely from 100 percent recyclable necessarily in order to keep waste to a
materials. And this is clearly indicated by minimum.
CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE
The Certification Body The Certification Body
of TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH of TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH
certifies that
Vermop Salmon GmbH
Zeppelinstraße 24, 82205 Gilching
VERMOP Salmon GmbH Germany
Zeppelinstr. 24, 82205 Gilching
Scope of application:
Germany
Product Management, Design, and Sales
Scope of application: of Cleaning Equipment
Product Management, Design, and Sales
of Cleaning Equipment Vermop Deutschland GmbH
Kiesweg 4-6, 97877 Wertheim
Vermop Deutschland GmbH Germany
Kiesweg 4-6, 97877 Wertheim
Scope of application:
Germany
Production of Cleaning Equipment,
Scope of application: Production of Plastic Products
Production of Cleaning Equipment,
Production of Plastic Products has established and applies
a Quality Management System.
has established and applies
an Environmental Management System. An audit was performed, Report No. 70004379.
An audit was performed, Report No. 70004379. Proof has been furnished that the requirements
according to
Proof has been furnished that the requirements
according to
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 14001:2015 are fulfilled.
are fulfilled. The certificate is valid from 2018-07-23 until 2021-06-25.
The certificate is valid from 2018-07-23 until 2020-09-15. Previous certificate valid until 2018-06-25.
Certificate Registration No.: 12 104 28635 TMS. Certificate Registration No.: 12 100 28635 TMS.
Product Compliance Management Product Compliance Management
Munich, 2018-07-30 Munich, 2018-07-30
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VERMOP | Sponsoring
THE HUMAN FACTOR –
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
For more than 90 years, VERMOP has to numerous projects supporting sport
been contributing to society and helping activites and local communities. Here are
people. We donate expertise and funds just a few examples of the projects we
are involved in:
SWD Powervolleys Düren
VERMOP has been a premium
partner to the SWD Powervolleys
Düren volleyball team since 2014.
We wish this amazing team conti-
nued success in the future.
© Florian Zons
Solidarity with people in need
Social engagement is all about
family at VERMOP. We are
fully committed to supporting
CHILDSRIGHTS, an NGO that
offers children living on the
streets in India a humane future.
Childsrights runs shelters where
homeless children are offered
food, medical treatment, educa-
tion and a place of safety. Today,
the organisation maintains three
children‘s homes.
© Lars Wehrmann
Christiane Gey, the founder of © Childsrights
Sailing close to the wind Childsrights, travelled to India for the
Susann Beucke and Tina Lutz are two career, including 1st place at the Euro- first time in 2005. Shocked by the ex- Thanks to the support of family, friends and
of the world‘s best sailors and are right- pean Championships in 2017. There is treme poverty that affects millions of private organisations, Childsrights is now
ly regarded as among the favourites in currently exciting news to report again. children, she has been spending eight able to give 59 children a chance in life.
international regattas. September was an eventful month for months in India every year since then
both of them. The team won the Kiel to give children a dignified future. In For more information about Childs-
The two sailors met 13 years ago and Week sailing regatta and qualified for the firm belief that children are the real rights, please visit www.childsrights.es
have been a successful team ever the Olympics. We congratulate on these jewels of our earth, she founded the or if you wish to support the NGO with
since. The duo has celebrated numer- promising developments from a truly NGO Childsrights and opened the first a donation, please visit
ous successes in their joint sporting sustainable sport. children‘s home in 2008. www.childsrights.es/en/haz-un-donativo/
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VERMOP – A STRONG PARTNER BY YOUR SIDE VERMOP is one of the world’s leading Our corporate dedication to quality has manufacturers of products, systems and been ISO 9001-certified for twenty years; solutions for professional cleaning. The our dedication to environmental issues family company with a proud tradition is has been ISO 14001-certified for eight now managed by the third generation and years. We believe in proximity to our can look back on over 90 years of experi- customers with a Europe-wide service ence. VERMOP’s headquarters are located team. Our external sales force will support in Gilching near Munich. All production is you on site at any time with competent carried out in our plants in Wertheim near and customer-oriented advice. Our entire Frankfurt am Main. product range is “made in Germany”. SUSTAINABILITY Conserve valuable resources with VERMOP Lasting flexible use Replacement of components for altered premises requirements or change of premises Production in Germany Certified and transparent Recyclable All elements of the trolleys can be recycled after use VERMOP Salmon GmbH VERMOP UK Ltd. 09-20-1 English Zweigniederlassung Wertheim code: 199422EN Hafenstraße 16 Unit 3, Moorfield Centre 97877 Wertheim Moorfield Rd, Slyfield Ind. Est. We reserve the right to GERMANY Guildford GU1 1RA make technical changes Tel. + 49 9342 878 0 Tel. + 44 1483 506 162 and changes in content. No Fax + 49 9342 878 173 Fax + 44 1483 506 158 liability shall be assumed info@vermop.de info@vermop.co.uk for errors or omissions. www.vermop.de www.vermop.co.uk
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