Environment and energy management at Herz
Do etching technology and environmental protection go together? Yes, they do! Because we actively face the challenges and preserve the environment. With our environment management system in accordance with ISO 14001, we are committed to resource preservation and sustainable production – and constantly aim to improve our environment and energy balance.
Environmentally friendly handling of chemicals
Preserving resources as a principle. We regenerate the acids and bases used in etching technology with chlorine gas. The chemicals can then be used for longer and consumption is reduced. We then filter out the metal components so that only domestic wastewater reaches the drains.
Environmentally friendly energy
Herz also preserves the environment in the use of energy. Our solar panels with a performance of around 60 kWh generate environmentally friendly electricity from sunlight. Lighting and energy-efficient pumps are controlled by presence detectors which reduces energy consumption across the board.
Environmentally friendly heating
By smart use of heating energy, Herz preserves the environment and the climate. We cool the computer center with a heat pump for example and so generate hot water for the plant. We also use waste heat recovery for all ventilation systems and use cool outdoor air for process cooling.