Environment
Fondmetal for the Future: from July 2023 only clean energy
Photovoltaic: power and consumption in real time
Fondmetal not only complies with the various quality standards, certified by the most renowned bodies in the segment, but is also environmentally friendly. Fondmetal wheels are in fact produced with a percentage of clean energy generated by the photovoltaic system installed in December 2010 at its production site.
Plant
power
448 kWp
Instantaneous
energy production
0 kW
Energy production
since installation date
6.082.224 kWh
CO2 not released
into the environment
3.953.446 Kg
Zero discharge: optimisation of water resources and zero pollution
Fondmetal has equipped itself with a zero-discharge system for the total recovery of waste water in the air leakage test area and in the painting processes. This has allowed the achievement zero discharge as well as a considerable saving in water consumption.
Raw materials and environment
Fondmetal favours raw materials with low environmental impact in its production processes:
- The paints used for the colour are water-based and do not use solvents, thus ensuring a low level of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which are harmful to the environment.
"AL VIA" call for proposals: investing in technology
AL VIA is an initiative aimed at supporting new investments by SMEs, in order to relaunch the production system and facilitate the exit phase from the socio-economic crisis that has also affected the Lombardy territory, through the granting of a medium-long term loan, backed by a guarantee from the AL VIA Guarantee Fund and combined with a non-refundable capital grant.
Certifications
The qualitative and technological standards of Fondmetal S.p.A. guarantee full compliance with international automotive specifications and the creation of wheels with unique lines and shapes.
Fondmetal S.p.A. scrupulously complies with international standards with the aim of obtaining and maintaining the following certifications over the years, which contribute to adding value to quality standards and respect for the environment:
IATF 16949:2016
UNI EN ISO 9001:2015
UNI EN ISO 14001:2015
The homologation of the product is obtained through ECE, NAD and ABE certifications which allow Fondmetal S.p.A. to have been a leader in the production of light alloy wheels for years.
