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FINBOW Towards a sustainable industrial future Fi
nnish spreader roll innovator Finbow is working towards becoming a carbon-neutral company by 2030 and halving their current emission levels by 2025. SUSTAINABILITY and responsibility are not just pretty words, bold percentages and fancy pie charts on a company website. Finbow’s spreader roll experts are continuously looking for new ways to make their operations environmentally sustainable and completely carbon-neutral by 2030. “We measure the effect of our actions with tools designed by the Finnish Environment Institute and make everyday choices that generate a positive environmental impact. We are committed to the EU climate policy that aims to make the European Union carbon-neutral by 2050,” says Finbow’s sales manager Kalle Kylkilahti. PARTNERSHIPS ROOTED IN SIMILAR VALUES With over 90 percent of Finbow’s direct emissions coming from electricity, the company is already in the process of converting all their facilities to using ecological EPD certified energy. Sustainability is also illustrated in Finbow’s policy to primarily partner with companies that share the company’s sustainable values. “Finbow favors European manufacturers that operate with similar principles as us. Machines sourced from Europe are more sustainable as they do not require long deliveries across oceans to Finland,” Kylkilahti illustrates. Preventive maintenance enables environmentally sustainable operations for our customers. MORE PERFORMANCE FROM OLD EQUIPMENT Getting more performance out of old parts and spreader rolls instead of replacing them with new machinery is vital in crafting a sustainable industrial landscape. To support this goal, Finbow chooses only raw materials that are fully recyclable and reusable. “Preventive maintenance enables cost-effective and environmentally sustainable operations for our customers. A product does not have to be broken to receive service that ensures premium performance also in the future,” Kylkilahti says. Finbow wants to provide customers with energy-efficient and high-performance maintenance options. If a spreader roll is nearing the end of its lifecycle, maintenance can be a lengthy process – in these cases, manufacturing a new spreader roll might be a more time-efficient solution. “We want to work together with our customers. We are always open about the projected lifespan of a spreader roll and will inform customers when it is time to invest in a new one – overall performance is key.”