Environment and sustainability
Energy efficiency
A buzzword that has become a major trend in marketing. As a company with a long tradition and a forward-thinking approach, we have always been committed to quality and sustainability. For over 90 years, our guiding principle has been “Quality,” and our central mission is to develop machines that meet current requirements—whether for maximum precision, ergonomics, ease of use, or reliability.
For Fehlmann, sustainability is a key component of our corporate strategy. As an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company, Fehlmann places particular emphasis on quality, environmental awareness, and the responsible use of resources. We focus on the entire life cycle of the machine, from the initial concept to environmentally sound disposal. Energy consumption is already considered during the development phase; for example, through the use of efficient inverters for energy recovery. By participating in the Swiss-wide EnAW model for energy optimization in small and medium-sized enterprises, Fehlmann continuously works to improve energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions right from the production stage.
Energy consumption
is not only considered under peak load conditions; continuous consumption during setup and changeover processes is also taken into account. These aspects are key criteria in the selection of suitable technologies and drive systems.
Fehlmann machines come standard with various features designed to reduce energy consumption and operating costs. For example, the machine can be completely shut down using a simple M-code function once an NC program has finished running.
In addition, intelligent start-up and energy-saving functions enable machining tailored to specific needs: the machine can be started automatically in the morning, and an unattended warm-up of the spindle and axes can be carried out. After the defined program is completed, the machine automatically switches to energy-saving mode and automatically restarts the necessary systems at the specified time.
Conservation of resources and CO2 reduction
At Fehlmann, responsible use of energy and resources already begins with the planning and construction of our company buildings. High-quality building insulation and strategically oriented windows support energy-efficient temperature control while also enabling optimal use of natural light. In addition, multi-story design helps make efficient use of the available land area and reduces the need for additional space.
We also rely on sustainable solutions for our energy supply. The new building, completed in fall 2025, is heated and cooled energy-efficiently via 13 geothermal probes, each with a depth of 260 meters. Photovoltaic systems on the roofs of buildings 2 and 4 have a combined capacity of approximately 500 kWp and cover a significant portion of our electricity needs with locally generated renewable energy.
Another factor contributing to the reduction of CO₂ emissions is our high level of in-house production at the central manufacturing site in Seon. Development, manufacturing, assembly, and other core processes are consolidated at a single location. This allows us to keep internal transport distances short and reduce additional transport and the associated emissions.
We consider resource conservation and environmental protection throughout the entire business process - from the efficient use of space and energy, through our own electricity generation, to production that conserves resources as much as possible with short transport distances. At Fehlmann, sustainability begins long before a machine is put into service at the customer’s site.
