ESG milestones

In the 2025 reporting year, the Komax Group was able to increase the share of renewable energy from 31% to 58% and has already exceeded its ESG target of 50% set for 2028. Contributing factors included the new photovoltaic systems at Komax SLE in Germany and Schleuniger Tianjin in China, as well as the switch to 100% hydroelectric power at Komax AG in Switzerland, which led to a reduction in emissions of 36.5% (market-based) compared to the previous year.

In a first life cycle pilot project, the Schleuniger US2600 wire stripping machine and its successor were analyzed in detail, and the carbon footprint was determined. The older US2600 has total life cycle emissions of 465 kg CO_₂e, with the largest proportion being emitted during production (48%) and operation (34%). The upcoming successor model will only have 385 kg CO_₂e, as CO_₂ emissions during production in particular have been reduced by 38%. A large part of this is due to the substitution of various aluminum components with steel components.

In June 2025, the Komax Group opened a new competence center at its Tianjin site in China. The modern 6,700 m^² building underlines its commitment to sustainability. A solar system was installed on the roof of the building, which produces 700 MWh of electricity per year and more than covers the building’s needs.

An internal Product Data Compliance Cluster was established in 2025. An international, interdisciplinary team analyzes the requirements of various data regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation of the EU (GDPR), the EU Data Act, and the EU AI Act, throughout the entire life cycle of products, and examines how to deal with them. It raises awareness, trains employees, and works closely with other compliance areas such as cybersecurity, product liability, and product safety.

Komax Shanghai is a member of the ESG Alliance, a project of the German Chamber of Commerce in China which brings together numerous German companies operating in China. Among other things, it offers training on sustainable management in the areas of operations and supply chains to sustainably develop business in China. This has enabled Komax Shanghai, e. g., to prepare its purchasing specifically for supplier discussions with regard to ESG and EcoVadis ratings.

Numerous Komax employees volunteered to accompany a total of 80 senior citizens from the NTUC Health Active Aging Centers in Tampines and Bedok on a special half-day trip to the Mandai Zoo. They ensured that all participants had an unforgettable experience. There was plenty of time for socializing. This excursion was an exciting experience for both the participants and the Komax employees, reflecting their commitment to the community.

The Komax Group offers its customers solutions for improving resource management. With its digital cloud service WIRE Insights, real-time process data for wire processing machines can be analyzed across the factory site and made available for consultation everywhere at all times. Reports and statistics can be produced at the touch of a button, enabling customers to identify and address errors and problems in production immediately. Scrap rates for wires, seals, and contacts can be reduced by up to 40%. This results in considerable material savings, as well as reducing recycling and waste disposal volumes.