WSW operates with a documented environmental management system
Environmental protection in becoming and more important because of the significant impact civilization has had on the environment.
As a leading representative of an industry that has also in the past taken the upmost care to protect the environment, WSW considers the process in all new product development and manufacturing that are technically feasible and economically viable, solutions that have the minimal ecological damage as possible.
Customer requirements for the environmental safety of products are becoming more and more important. WSW attaches the greatest importance that during the manufacturing process of all our materials and products and those of our suppliers, not only apply to national environmental protection standards but to WSW standards, which are higher.
Der Name WSW steht für höchste Qualität und hervorragenden Service, dokumentiert z.B. durch die Zertifizierung nach DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 und Aktivitäten für den Umweltschutz. Dazu wurde ein internes dokumentiertes Umweltmanagementsystem eingerichtet, welches fester Bestandteil der Unternehmenspolitik ist und ein gesetzeskonformes Verhalten in allen Unternehmensprozesse regelt.
Our name stands for the highest quality, for excellent service and activities in environmental protection – documented by the certificate DIN ISO 9001:2015.
Material Compliance
Global Standards for Sustainable Products
At WSW Wälzlager, protecting the environment for future generations is a top priority. We are consistently committed to developing environmentally friendly products and reducing harmful substances such as lead to an absolute minimum. In doing so, we not only comply with the strict requirements of the European Union and international regulations but also support our customers’ environmental guidelines.
As global requirements vary significantly depending on the product category, we focus here on the most important standards. If you require additional information, we will be happy to assist you personally.
REACH Compliance (SVHC)
The EU chemicals regulation REACH ensures transparency regarding the risks associated with chemical substances throughout Europe. As a company based in the EU, we take this responsibility very seriously. A dedicated team identifies newly regulated substances at an early stage. Through regular audits and internal supplier assessments, we ensure that our products comply with the applicable requirements. Our latest REACH declaration and the list of articles containing SVHCs are available for download.
RoHS Directive
We have fully aligned our manufacturing processes with modern environmental standards. We primarily supply products that meet the highest RoHS standards. Our products largely comply with current and upcoming RoHS directives (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances).