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The project was initiated in the spring of 2020 as part of the WE CARE sustainability strategy with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions and thus the impact on the climate. Calculations based on the so-called "Greenhouse Gas Protocol" had shown that climbing ropes accounted for almost 14 percent of CO2 emissions in 2018. This led to the "Close the Loop" project, where climbers in Switzerland could donate their discarded ropes. Within three months, 748 kilograms of rope material were collected, from which 1,000 t-shirts were made from recycled ECONYL® nylon. During production, the CO2 impact per t-shirt was reduced by 67 percent compared to traditional production. This resulted in a total saving of 5.41 tons of CO2. This amount corresponds to the average CO2 emissions of a car in one year. For Mammut, the "Close the Loop" pilot project is a concrete step on the way to climate-neutral production by 2050 as planned and also to show that concepts for a circular economy can also be implemented in the outdoor industry.

The live broadcast of the Eiger North Face Climb (Heckmair Route) by Mammut Pro Team athlete on Swiss television in 1999 marked the cornerstone of the Eiger Extreme flagship collection. Since over 25 years the collection has been inspiring ambitious mountaineers with outstanding quality and performance. The fifth generation for the coming winter season, which has just been introduced, uses the best and most innovative materials and technologies for EIGER X. The fabric used can handle extremes. Equipped with the "most rugged" technology, they can withstand any weather, are extremely robust, highly breathable and have excellent moisture and temperature management. The development was developed in close collaboration with the Mammut Pro Team athletes and incorporates over two decades of experience. The result is a high-performance product with a holistic design approach and enables mountaineering at the highest level.

Mammut is launching the Close the Loop pilot project in partnership with climate protection organization Protect Our Winters Switzerland (POW). By recycling unused ropes and manufacturing new products out of them, Mammut is helping to make outdoor sports more sustainable. The project’s key motivation is to move ropes from a linear product life cycle to a circular one – because Mammut is convinced that the circular economy is becoming increasingly important for the sustainable use of our natural resources. In a first step, Mammut collects used ropes of all brands and takes care of the recycling. In addition to the ropes it collects, waste and offcuts from Mammut’s own rope production are also recycled.

Bystronic’s smart factory thinks for itself – and thinks ahead. All production processes are seamlessly networked, and systems communicate with each other in real time and process orders autonomously. The parts move smoothly from workstation to workstation without ever running into a bottleneck. Bystronic’s goal is to connect its customers’ manufacturing systems within an ecosystem that integrates end customers, suppliers and other partners. This network lets all the parties monitor and control the entire supply chain in real time. The benefit for everyone involved is greater transparency and efficiency along the entire supply chain.

Mammut focuses on sustainable and fair production with its WE CARE strategy: the Swiss company has been using organic cotton for its T-shirts for around 10 years, working closely with Remei AG, the exclusive licensee of bioRe®. The bioRe® brand stands for the highest standards of organic cotton and fair trade worldwide. The bioRe® Foundation monitors and guarantees compliance with all standards by means of external and independent institutes. Remei further guarantees 100% traceability along the entire production and value chain. During their many years of cooperation, Mammut and its partner have produced more than 1.5 million bioRe® Sustainable Textiles T-shirts. Since 2013, the shirts have been produced in a carbon-neutral way, and the two Swiss companies can now celebrate their millionth jointly produced T-shirt.

The new building of over 3,000 square meters, which is expected to be completed during 2021, will bring Bystronic closer to its customers. Part of the project is an 820-square-meter experience center, where visitors can experience the latest manufacturing systems, software applications and services in sheet metal processing. This includes live demonstrations, software and hardware training courses, and comprehensive consulting and support services. In addition, the new site will include space for sales, maintenance, spare parts and the overhaul of used machines.

A maturity diagnosis created in partnership is used as the basis for a customer-specific digital transformation roadmap. Step-by-step implementation with the ultimate goal of networked manufacturing accelerates the material flow and optimizes energy efficiency, resulting in a notable decrease in operating costs.

The international panel of experts awarded the Eiger X Halo Outfit and the Taiss Pro High GTX® mountaineering boot the gold award in their categories for their innovative characteristics. In addition, the Women’s Protect Down Bag -21C sleeping bag from the new Recovery series and the Trion Nordwand 15 backpack were both awarded top marks in their categories (Award Winners | Outdoor). All these products utilize impressive state-of-the-art technologies and high-quality materials.

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The Swiss mobility think tank Rinspeed has teamed up with specialists from FoamPartner to maximize the electric vehicle (EV) driving experience provided by its latest MetroSnap modular concept car. The MetroSnap features a skateboard chassis and quick-change vehicle bodies or «pods» for passenger and cargo transportation. The interior design makes the most of state-of-the-art materials technology, including lightweight foam technology from FoamPartner.

The new Xpress bending system sets a new standard in the lower price segment with outstanding value and high-quality software. The ByVision Bending user interface is acknowledged as state-of-the-art in the sheet metal processing industry. It is being continuously refined in close collaboration with customers and is now used on all Bystronic press brakes. It is virtually impossible to find comparable technology in this price segment.

The Swiss mountain sports brand is utilizing leftover fabrics from its production processes to create T-shirts in bright colors. Mammut is aiming to draw attention to the issue of production waste in a transparent way, while also reducing the wastage of high-quality resources. The outdoor equipment manufacturer is aiming to expand the project’s scope and add further products to its Leftover collection in the near future.

With the Photics HS Thermo Hooded Jacket, Mammut has developed the world’s first laser-fused jacket. The waterproof and quilted-down jacket won the ISPO Award 2019 and has been launched as a limited edition of only 500 pieces. Part of the production (welding) takes place at Mammut in Switzerland. Mammut’s laser fuse technology has the potential to revolutionize the production of down jackets.

Without running at full capacity, it is currently being used to process up to 200 metric tons of sheet metal per week, corresponding to around 40,000 to 50,000 individual parts. This impressive performance bundle saves a great deal of time and effort.

Mammut strives to ensure fair and safe working conditions in all factories where its products are made. The report covers 63 factories of 33 suppliers in 15 countries. It is based on the standards of the Fair Wear Foundation, which Mammut joined in 2008 – one of the first outdoor brands in the world to do so. Ethical production is one of the four pillars on which Mammut’s WE CARE sustainability strategy is based. The report can be found here.

FoamPartner has been supplying specialty foams to the global company 3M for many years. 3M showed its appreciation for the long-standing collaboration with the “Service Award 2018”, after FoamPartner vastly improved its supplier performance in 2018. By making additional improvements in the areas of scheduling, inventory management, forecasting and the expansion of safety stock, the SOTIF rate (“Supplier On Time In Full”) for 2018 increased to an impressive 97%, and even reached a perfect 100% in April and May 2019.

The new Mammut franchise concept store in Andermatt demonstrates the shift from the traditional point of sale to the new point of experience. Together with its partner Imholz Sport, Mammut is offering a unique combination of a Mammut store, ski/bike rental store and the first independent branch of the Mammut Alpine School. It is a fusion of product and community that covers all aspects from inspiration and preparation through to the perfect outdoor experience.

More sheet metal, more parts, more variety. Extra-large-format laser cutting systems enable users to stand out from the competition by offering a greater range of processing options. In order to support sheet metal processing companies with a large selection of machine formats, Bystronic is expanding the ByStar Fiber high-end laser cutting system to include the 6225 and 8025 formats. The machine can be equipped with laser outputs from 3 to 10 kilowatts, depending on requirements.

A spring steel midsole is flexible in length and supports the rolling behavior of the foot. Across the width, the Flextron sole is rigid and prevents pressing against the arch of the foot on uneven terrain. The result: an anatomically correct foot position, surefooted comfort and improved resistance to fatigue, even on longer walks. The overall improvement in posture has been shown to result in fewer compensating movements and thus more efficient use of energy during hiking and mountaineering.

According to the master plan, metro connections, roads, tunnels and bridges for residents and tourists are set to be completed by 2020. And Bystronic technology is involved thanks to the company Gulfcrafts, a leader in the field of signage that is helping to shape the country’s new image. Among other things, it is producing sheet metal signs for the signaling and control systems of the new metro, the stadiums and various hotels, and for entire city districts.

March 20, 2019 ─ It minimizes emissions of volatile organic compounds and reduces odors in polyurethane foams used in vehicle interiors. The technology attracted a lot of interest at trade fairs in Europe and Asia. But PU foams also have diverse and even surprising industrial and comfort applications – such as in urban gardening and filtration, or in premium mattresses with outstanding climate control, excellent support and noticeable box-spring sleeping comfort.

Thanks to modern production techniques, glass façades today offer immense freedom of design and creative possibilities. Bigger – longer – heavier: Bystronic glass provides production facilities and comprehensive solutions for trends in architectural glass. This includes the new B’VACOOM handling equipment for efficient glass processing. Customers’ productivity is improved through ergonomic design, integrated load control, analysis tools and predictive maintenance. Bystronic glass's expertise is behind many modern buildings – and also road transport: almost every second vehicle in the world is fitted with glass that was cut, broken, ground and in some cases also drilled using Bystronic glass machinery.

Digital – mobile – social: users gain access to the world of Mammut simply by scanning NFC chips recently integrated in Mammut products with an NFC-enabled smartphone. Customers benefit from, for example, warranty extension; they can also record their activities, keep a digital peak journal, share their experiences with the community or provide feedback for product development. What started as a Conzzeta Talent Development Program project in 2017 became market-ready in 2018 and was launched at the beginning of 2019. Mammut provides mountaineering enthusiasts with new digital possibilities for shopping, for tour planning and on the mountain.

The diVar® technology offers new possibilities for the creative design of high-quality packaging, with unprecedented flexibility. Win Tai Woo has been using these possibilities since autumn 2018 on a dmax system from Schmid Rhyner’s industrial partner, Steinemann. The Digital Varnishing technology (diVar®) developed and patented by Schmid Rhyner offers new design effects with simplified processes. Varying coating thicknesses to create tactile sensations are tested directly on the machine. With only one production the pathway from draft to finished product is massively shortened. The UV-based coatings enable innovative packaging concepts and creative differentiation at the point of sale.