Sustainability

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The production, processing, and customization activities of Eurograte products at the Loreo (Rovigo) plant not only ensure high-quality standards in terms of performance and service but are also oriented towards sustainability, a value that is increasingly crucial in the global industrial landscape.

Eco-Competitiveness

Eurograte has recently invested in the innovation of its production structure, significantly improving energy consumption parameters and encouraging the use of natural energy, such as solar power.

Since the installation of solar panels, Eurograte has produced 1500 MWh of solar energy, bringing tangible benefits to the surrounding environment.

Today, every stage of the processing is designed and managed with the aim of reducing environmental impact through the adoption of advanced technologies and eco-friendly practices.

Therefore, Eurograte products represent an eco-competitive option in the current landscape because they are manufactured and processed according to sustainable and traceable criteria. Additionally, they offer European customers a low environmental impact solution. Proximity, in fact, allows for the reduction of CO2 emissions compared to products coming from non-EU countries.

Below there are some data that show the proactive commitment to environmental protection. Aware that there is always room for improvement, the company confirms its commitment to constantly increase its environmental parameters, in compliance with current regulations and its productive role.

Trees saved
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Energy needs balance for 4 people
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Barrels oil saved
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kT CO2 avoided
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Environmental equivalence data calculated from 2016 until December 2024

Circularity of composite materials

Sustainability is therefore a crucial goal that Eurograte is pursuing with determination.

This commitment is not limited to the innovation and optimization of the production and processing plant but also extends to the choice and use of materials. Composite materials are playing a fundamental role in the transition process towards a more sustainable production.

Rigidity, resistance and lightweight are the main characteristics that differentiate composite materials from other structural materials. These features allow for the reduction of the weight of the final products and facilitate transportation, assembly and installation operations, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.

Another important aspect concerns the durability of composite materials, which is significantly higher than that of other materials. Solutions made with composite materials therefore have better performance and require fewer replacements and maintenance, thus reducing resource consumption in the long term.

Moreover, composite materials offer many possibilities for a circular management at the end-of-life stage. In this regard, the European Union promotes strategies for the prevention, reuse, and repair of composite materials precisely because they maintain their properties over time and are easily repairable.

If these strategies are not possible, recycling processes such as co-processing in cement plants, mechanical grinding, and pyrolysis can be pursued.

Co-processing uses composite material waste to produce cement, mechanical grinding allows for the recycling of composite material for various applications, from furniture products to industrial applications, while pyrolysis allows for the recovery of reinforcing fibres to produce new composites.