<p>Sustainability is one of the most important elements of our corporate culture. This can be seen from the materials, the manufacturing processes and the energy used. After all, we are a member of the<strong> Climate Alliance</strong> Austria, the country’s largest climate protection network, for a reason.</p><h2>Our view of entrepreneurship is not to look at the profit alone.</h2><p>The company’s success and development will always be closely connected to its responsibility to society – and for the environment. After all, what good is a huge profit if you can’t bare to look at yourself in the mirror at the end of the day?<br> </p><h2>Lived sustainability in all its facets.</h2><p>For this reason, the sustainable use of our environment is a key element of our corporate culture and more than just a marketing promise:<br> </p><h2>certified environmentally friendly production.</h2><p>When it comes to our production processes, we focus on the highest possible level of environmental protection, from the selection of raw materials through to avoiding excess waste. With this in mind, we have implemented a certified environmental and energy management system in accordance with ISO 14001 and 50001 at our location in Oberwang, Austria.<br> </p><h2>High-performance products: with a view to protecting people and nature.</h2><p>We develop our products with the aim of maximising their performance. And by performance, we also mean protecting people and the environment as much as possible.<br> </p><h2>Sustainable to the end: We use recyclable raw materials.</h2><p>Most of our products are made of mineral raw materials or metal. They are therefore 100% recyclable and can be assigned to quality class U-A according to the certification by the Salzburg Institute for Construction Engineering Research (bvfs), a state-accredited test and research facility for building construction and building materials.<br> </p><h2>Clean energy for clean products.</h2><p>We believe in green energy. As an example, we use 100 % renewable energy for our BG-FILCOTEN® channels.</p>

<h2> </h2><h2>FILCOTEN for example: certified non-toxic</h2><p>This means that our innovative FILCOTEN HPC material is free of synthetic resins and solvents. So, even during production it is safe for people and nature. FILCOTEN channel bodies have been certified as organic construction material by the IBR (Institut für Baubiologie Rosenheim GmbH).</p>

<h2>BG green energy (as at 2018)</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Percentage</td><td>Energy source</td></tr><tr><td>51.33 %</td><td>Hydropower</td></tr><tr><td>44.12 %</td><td>Biomass (solid and liquid)</td></tr><tr><td>2.11 %</td><td>Biogas</td></tr><tr><td>1.27 %</td><td>Wind energy</td></tr><tr><td>1.14 %</td><td>Solar energy</td></tr><tr><td>0.03 %</td><td>Other ecoenergy</td></tr><tr><td>100 %</td><td>Sustainable energy footprint</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<h2>Full transparency – nature deserves it.</h2><p>With our BG-FILCOTEN® products, we are following a unique path of total transparency and have subjected the system to rigorous, independent environmental analysis1). This takes the form of a Life Cycle Assessment in line with ISO 14040 & ISO 14044 as well as EN 15804 and uses recognised indicators, such as the Global Warming Potential (GWP), Cumulative Energy Expenditure (CEE) and Abiotic Resource Use (ARU).</p><p> </p><h2>We put all our cards on the table – and even let others look over our shoulder.</h2><p>To confirm our transparent data, the product Life Cycle Assessment for phases A1–A4 was subsequently verified by external experts²) in line with EN 15804.</p><p> </p>

<p>Analysed and verified by:</p><p>¹) ECODESIGN company – www.ecodesign-company.com</p><p>²) ESU-services GmbH – <a href="http://www.esu-services.ch">www.esu-services.ch</a></p>

<p>The various fixing options for our gratings naturally meet the requirements of channel standard EN 1433. Furthermore, they also allow you to adapt the level of safety to your own requirements. </p><p><br>The fiX-locking system ensures a rapid, secure fixing of the cover, while the anti-vandalism lock goes one step further.</p>

<p><strong>More security on request: optional anti-vandalism lock<br> (for NW 100, 150 and 200)</strong><br> </p><p>Anti-vandalism and anti-theft locking device for all covers of NW 100/150/200, except slotted gratings and COMBee design gratings (tec/pro). Required per grating: 2 pieces</p>

<h2>Installing the anti-vandalism lock in individual steps:</h2>

<p>The “fiX-locking system” enables the 4-point quick-locking of the cover in the channel. The locking springs for each grating variant engage in the notch in the edge and the cover is simply and securely mounted.</p><ul><li>The covers are initially precisely fitted on one side of the channel and are locked simply by turning the grating.</li><li>Pay attention to the openings in the edge with which the pins of the protection against longitudinal movement engage.</li><li>The fiX-locking system fastens the covers in the edge. This connection can be unfastened by pulling it out.</li><li>The fiX-locking system can be used with cast iron and mesh gratings.</li></ul>

<p>Slot tops are ideal for architecturally demanding surfaces in which the design is just as important as the function.<br> </p><p>The narrow slot width of 12.5 mm, or 2x6 mm of our Heelproof version with double slot, means that they can be perfectly fitted into the alignment of slots on the surface.<br> </p><p>The construction time cover should remain in the slot top during the entire construction time, as this prevents deformation and contamination of the system.</p><p> </p><p>The maintenance units are integrated into the channel run. This does not damage the optics of the run.</p><p> </p><p>The inlaid part of the maintenance unit can quickly and easily be removed for cleaning purposes using an opening tool.</p><h2>Inlet/outlet cross-section</h2><p>If channels are more than 2 metres long, the water flows just as well with a slot top off as with a classic cover.</p><h2>The reason:</h2><p>the inlet cross-section of the slot top is – just like the inlet cross-section of a classic cover – larger than the outlet cross-section of the connected sewer pipe. So only the amount of water permitted by the sewer pipe flows, regardless of the cover.</p>

<p>BIM is an interdisciplinary and connected method of operation that improves the efficiency and transparency of the planning and construction process using digital, three-dimensional data models. BIM lets you digitally visualise all phases of a construction project and calculate the relevant influencing factors and costs before you start building.</p><h2>Take advantage of the numerous benefits:</h2><p> </p><ul><li>Improved quality, fewer planning errors</li><li>Greater planning, scheduling and cost certainty</li><li>Improved competitiveness</li><li>Enhanced planning expertise, satisfied customers</li><li>Transparency and control in the planning process</li><li>More time, less stress</li></ul><p> </p><p>You can download our current<a href="/en-ca/registration"> BIM data</a> here.</p><p><br>Do you have any questions or need more information? Our Technical Support is here for you <a href="mailto:sales.at@bg-graspointner.com">sales.at@bg-graspointner.com</a> or call us on: <a href="tel:+436233/89000">+43 6233 8900-0</a></p>