Holderchem places a strong emphasis on sustainability, health, and safety in its product development. Its primary goal is to introduce solutions that extend the lifespan of buildings and industrial applications, thus reducing maintenance expenses and enhancing energy and material efficiency. To promote user-friendliness, health, and safety, the company primarily focuses on developing water-based and low V.O.C. (Volatile Organic Compounds) products.
Raw materials, including sand, cement, fillers, organic raw materials, and packaging, are efficiently utilized as the key resources in our operations. We actively promote the recycling of production scrap and bulk deliveries to minimize waste. Cement plays a pivotal role in many of the products we supply. Within our product range, grinding aids boost the productivity of cement manufacturers, leading to a reduction in their consumption of fossil fuels and, consequently, a decrease in CO₂ emissions. Our cement quality improvers enable the production of blended cement types with enhanced characteristics and a higher clinker substitution rate, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the cement industry. The incorporation of these products into manufacturing processes addresses critical climate change issues by curbing carbon emissions while simultaneously improving manufacturing efficiency and product quality. Additionally, Holderchem provides solutions that help address future challenges by supplying the construction industry with concrete admixtures for low-emission concrete and facade systems designed for energy-efficient buildings.
Holderchem takes proactive measures to reduce water consumption, utilizing lower-grade water sources derived from reverse osmosis for purposes other than production. We employ a variety of strategies, such as closed-loop cooling, cooling towers, storage tanks, and transitioning from public water sources to groundwater, to efficiently manage this precious resource, resulting in substantial water savings. Treated production wastewater is, whenever possible, incorporated back into the production process.
We have established a robust health and safety environment and culture within our manufacturing and supply chain operations. Our approach includes comprehensive training, education, and the active involvement of management at all levels. This approach has been fundamental to our exemplary safety record, developed over several decades of operation. Moreover, Holderchem has cultivated an extensive infrastructure and network of construction professionals that foster creativity and productivity in connection with construction. Several products within our range are specifically designed to improve the health and safety of construction workers by reducing cases of dermatitis caused by exposure to high levels of chromium VI when in contact with cement.
Overall, Holderchem is firmly committed to responsible and sustainable practices, aiming to deliver innovative solutions that benefit the environment, user safety, and the communities in which we operate.
Edition: Sustainability (REV- 01) 13/02/2021