Insight

TOGE Dübel, a German developer and manufacturer of anchoring systems – including metal anchors for the fastening of suspended ceilings, as well as insulation and fire protection panels – has ensured a short supply chain for a better environmental footprint. 

For instance, all TOGE products are in-house developments and are largely produced at the company’s location in Nuremberg, Germany. When selecting suppliers and service providers, the company pays attention to long-term partnerships but also to regional proximity. TOGE already sources over 90% of the materials required for production from Germany or Europe within a maximum radius of 500km. In addition to shortening delivery times, the shorter transport routes significantly save CO₂. TOGE plans for this to be increased to 98% in the next five years. 

TOGE goes solar 

TOGE also attaches importance to sustainability in its energy supply. At the beginning of 2023, a photovoltaic system was installed on the roof of the company. This supplies electricity to cover TOGE’s own energy needs, with surplus electricity fed into the local power grid. ‘Real time’ monitoring of the current performance of the photovoltaic system is available to TOGE via a website or App.

For the time being, a total of 480 solar modules, with 395 watts each, have been installed. TOGE plans to double this number as soon as the energy supplier approves. 

Product development for a better future 

TOGE is also involving sustainability within its product development, by saving valuable resources. The company is currently working on a further line for concrete screws where a special manufacturing process enables a saving of 450kg of CO₂ per tonne produced. Here, too, production takes place on-site and the necessary components are supplied from the surrounding area. The screw will be launched on the market in Q4 of 2023 and TOGE reports it will have an ETA certification.