Braunform is a KLIMAfit Company

September 6, 2024 – Logistics – sustainability

Braunform GmbH, based in Bahlingen and Endingen a. K., Germany, has successfully participated in the KLIMAfit program and received an award from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry for the Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector. KLIMAfit supports organizations of all types and sizes in systematically addressing climate protection and energy saving.

As part of the program, Braunform has drawn up a carbon footprint for its site. The company is currently developing an organizational structure dedicated to climate protection and is working on initiatives to reduce emissions. Braunform is investing in the expansion of renewable energies, which means that up to 25% of its own electricity consumption can already be produced internally. Braunform is proud of its performance and its commitment to climate protection and is delighted to have been publicly recognized as a KLIMAfit company.

Braunform focusses on sustainability

With an increased commitment to sustainability, the family business is striving to have a positive impact on the environment and social issues through various initiatives. Marleen Schultheis has been appointed as Sustainability Officer to lead these endeavors. Braunform endeavors to meet the increasing demands of customers for sustainability and intends to publish a report on sustainability issues in accordance with the legal requirements of the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive).

“We are not just aiming for sustainability as a short-term trend but we want to establish it as a firmly anchored value in our corporate philosophy. After all, we can only maintain our reputation on the international market by addressing sustainability issues and actively collaborating with each individual department”, says Marleen Schultheis, Sustainability Officer.

“Sustainability is a holistic concept that encompasses ecological, social and economic aspects. Social responsibility is guaranteed by a code of conduct that is based on the principles of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and contains guidelines against corruption, discrimination and for fair working conditions. We also develop injection molds for which plastic is the only alternative raw material or is more resource-efficient than other options”, emphasizes Pamela Braun, Owner and Managing Director.

Braunform at a glance         

Braunform GmbH, founded in 1977 by Erich Braun in Bahlingen a. K., today is one of the world’s leading partners in the field of plastic mold making. The long-term oriented family business has made it its goal to produce injection molds for whose end products – according to today’s standards – plastic as a raw material is without alternative or more resource-saving than the possible alternative. The unique selling point of the mold-shop is the pharmaceutical production in own clean rooms according to GMP C and D. Today, Braunform GmbH is managed by Mrs. Pamela Braun (Managing Partner), Mr. Emmanuel Foyer (General Manager) and Mr. Joachim Stiller (General Manager). With 380 employees, the company is considered to be an important employer in the region in the southwest of Germany.

Mission Statement

Molding Your Visions: We mold the needs of our customers. We provide solutions to effectively produce our customers’ products using clean, state-of-the-art technology with core competencies in mold making, injection molding and full service.

Braunform in Detail

Braunform specializes in the production of multi-component molds, multi-cavity molds, stack molds, molds for medical technology (MED Mold®) as well as fast, long-lasting rotary tables. The fully air-conditioned precision mold shop with state-of-the-art production technology serves – amongst others – industries like pharmaceutical, personal care, water technology, electrical and automotive. For the pharmaceutical industry, sophisticated manufacturing processes, including automated assembly and stamping, are implemented in state-of-the-art clean rooms in accordance with GMP C and D. In our own technology center, injection molding machines for 2K (with silicone gating) and 3K applications can be used for pre-series production. Due to project management and full-service engineering, shortest time-to-market times are made possible and costs are significantly reduced. Key elements are process reliability, shorter cycle times, increased output and highest product quality in combination with support and consulting for sustainable production processes. The company is certified according to DIN EN 13485 / 15378 / 9001 / 14001 / 50001.

The company is fully committed to “Engineering Made in Germany”. This includes not only a highly qualified, enthusiastic team and a high proportion of apprentices (10%), but also highest quality and technological leadership. The declaration of sustainability, which is firmly anchored in the company’s policy, commits the company to constantly improving its own CO2 footprint. In 2020, the company was also awarded a silver medal by the sustainability platform “Ecovadis”. Both company health care and social commitment are given high priority. As one of the best employers in Germany, Braunform received the “Top Job” award for the third time in 2020, following 2014 and 2017.