Kitchen production relies on environmentally friendly material
Hans Kohler AG and Suter Inox are joining forces. The two companies claim to have developed the most sustainable worktops, sinks and basins for kitchens by using green stainless steel. It is said to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 92 percent.
According to a blog post, the two companies Hans Kohler AG from Zurich and Suter Inox AG from Brugg are following a common path and using green stainless steel for more environmentally friendly kitchen production. This is produced using hydrogen instead of carbon. According to Hans Kohler AG, it has up to 92 percent lower CO2 emissions than the global industry average. The stainless steel sheets are produced by the Finnish company Outokumpu, based in Helsinki.
“The demand for environmentally friendly and socially responsible products has increased significantly in various industries in recent years,” says Marco Borter, CEO of Kohler AG, in the blog post. “The stainless steel industry is also placing an increased focus on reducing CO2 emissions throughout the entire value creation process. As a producer of our ‘Green Steel’ stainless steel sheets, Outokumpu is a global leader in the production of stainless steel.” It wants to produce climate-neutrally by 2050.
“This collaboration with Kohler enables us to offer high-quality, future-oriented kitchen solutions that are manufactured in Switzerland and meet the highest ecological standards,” says Suter Inox CEO Attila Castiglioni. “Our stainless steel worktops, sinks and basins not only impress with their aesthetics and functionality, but also actively contribute to reducing CO2 emissions. This partnership creates real added value – for us, our customers and the environment.