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Gekatex Group About us Sustainability

Sustainability

We all need to play our part in reducing our carbon footprint and impact on the planet.

At Gekatex Group we take our commitment to protecting the environment seriously.

We always look to the future – and we have made it our mission to ensure that our Environmental Strategy (R3) is an integral part of our business – REDUCE, REUSE, RETHINK

Reduce

  • 6 tons of production waste already saved. Roadmap 2025, 20 Tons (5% more efficient)
  • 30% Reduction of our Scope 1 & 2 carbon footprint by 2025, 60% 2040
  • Optimisation of wipe sizes, saturation & packaging to reduce waste and improve process
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Reuse

  • Educating clients and users to reuse wipes for less demanding applications
  • Improving fabric material to be more washable
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Rethink

  • Adjunction of recycled or low impact fibers into our products (Recycled Polymers, Lenzing fibers, PEFC Pulp)
  • 100% of our cardboard packaging’s PEFC by 2025
  • Use of regenerated & plant waste-based solvents for our pre-saturated wipes
  • Already 100% renewable electricity to power up our French factory
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Our joint venture in China has achieved ISO 14001 certification – the global standard for environmental management, thanks to the plant being powered by 100% renewable energy and features an in-house water processing facility.

This set up allows us to have reliable electricity and water throughout the year for constant, sustainable and consistent manufacturing output.

We take our commitment to protecting the environment seriously.

Watch the video to find out more about sustainable production at the Heyuan facility:

Our insights

Find out how we apply our techniques and environmental strategy in practice

Insight

Common challenges in technical wiping… And how to solve them!

Rich Harryman

We asked our experts for some advice on the common issues you might encounter with technical wiping products – and how to resolve them!

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Common challenges in grinding and sanding… And how to solve them!

Rich Harryman

We asked our experts for some advice on the common issues you might encounter with grinding products – and how to resolve them!

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Common challenges in polishing… And how to solve them!

Rich Harryman

We asked our experts for some advice on the common issues you might encounter with polishing products – and how to resolve them!

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Preparing plastic for painting or bonding – what is flame and plasma treatment?

Rich Harryman

Preparing plastic for painting or bonding – what is flame and plasma treatment?

Our products are perfect for identifying contamination, degreasing surfaces and removing particles ahead of treatment.

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Why internationally recognised cleanroom standards matter

Rich Harryman

The cleanroom industry is controlled by international standards and certifications that govern environmental cleanliness – to operate successfully in the sector, understanding and conforming to these regulations is critical. Our Q+ cleanroom wipes, robot covers, face masks, and protection products help to secure clean environments to the relevant standards.

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Ethanol vs isopropyl alcohol (IPA) – which is the best wipe for your application?

Rich Harryman

Switching to ethanol could save you 1.5 tons CO2 emissions annually.

This is just one of the reasons why you should consider switching from IPA to ethanol presaturated wipes.

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Our wipes are PRI QPL certified for use in critical aerospace applications

Rich Harryman

In a highly regulated industry, there is a clear difference between a certified wipe and one that meets the minimum requirements for the application. Our CNM3A and CNM3KA wipes are qualified to the highly regarded AMS 3819D aerospace standard.

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Is your cleaning routine endangering the integrity of your cleanroom?

Rich Harryman

Q+ cleanroom wipes and consumables are precisely measured and engineered to minimise particle release and reduce the contamination risk for critical clean spaces.

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