<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>

<h2>Tongue/groove/tenon system for easy installation. </h2><p>Developing innovative products means always thinking one step ahead to offer benefits to customers down to the last detail. For example, when asking the question of how a channel can be laid even more efficiently.</p><h2>Because efficient is always better. </h2><p>Our answer: an innovative tongue/groove/tenon system for direction-independent and considerably easier and faster laying of FILCOTEN® one. The new smart sealing system* prevents water leaking between the channel bodies and guarantees easy handling.</p><h2>Innovation for greater precision:</h2><p>Wedge-shaped connectors enable precise connection of the channel elements and keep them at the correct distance for the optimal function of the sealing profile.</p>

<h2>Precise fit: </h2><p>The half-side tongue/groove/tenon system ensures that the channels are precisely aligned in a longitudinal direction when connected, without any lateral shifting. At the same time, the chamfered base offers sufficient “space” for installation concrete.</p>

<h2>Laying in any direction: </h2><p>The design of the tongue/groove/tenon system at the front sides ensures that the channels match in any direction of laying. Laying becomes easier and more efficient.</p>

<h2>Easy handling included:</h2><p>The sealing is simply inserted into the circumferential groove on the channel body. Integrated fins stop the sealing from slipping out of the groove.</p>

<h2>Fitted on both sides for outstanding sealing performance:</h2><p>When fitting a drainage channel, only one sealing profile is required per drainage joint, and is pressed into the free groove of the facing channel body thanks to the precisely fitting tongue/groove/tenon system. This ensures that the joint is tightly sealed.</p>

<p><br> </p><p>Good design always serves a specific purpose – and the purpose of a drainage channel is clear: the surface water needs to be drained as efficiently as possible. Based on this criterion, the design of BG-FILCOTEN® one is simply fantastic.</p><p> </p><ol><li>W-profile to handle any volume of water:<ol><li>Light rain quantities are quickly drained in the two lateral W-chambers</li><li>In case of heavier rain, the high-volume W-profile offers maximum hydraulic capacity and water spreading volume</li></ol></li><li>Targeted turbulence ensures constant cleaning<ol><li>The chambers at the side of the W-profile ensure that the inflowing rainwater is subject to targeted turbulence</li><li>This turbulence generates a constantly high self-cleaning effect</li><li>Thorough and efficient cleaning of the system is ensured even during light rain</li></ol></li></ol>

<p><br> </p><ol><li>Perfectly dimensioned inflow openings<ol><li>Large enough to enable a high rainwater inlet for quick draining</li><li>At the same time, small enough to prevent the entry of coarse dirt so that it is held back on the surface of the drainage system</li></ol></li><li>Structured surface for more grip<ol><li>The grating surface has a non-slip structure</li><li>Maximum grip when driven over longitudinally or crosswise</li></ol></li><li>Innovative inflow openings with S-shaped design<ol><li>Compliant inflow opening precisely above the W-profile of the channel base</li><li>Optimised inlet and minimised overflow of surface water thanks to the grating surface with innovative S-shaped design</li></ol></li><li>Structured surface for more grip<ol><li>Monolithic drainage system with FEM-optimised F900 channel body that is perfectly designed down to the last detail e.g. thickness and design of the spans</li></ol></li><li>FEM-optimised design<ol><li>Monolithic drainage system with FEM-optimised F900 channel body</li><li>Perfect design down to the last detail e.g. thickness and design of the spans</li></ol></li></ol>

<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>