Sustainability
For a lasting impact. For a brighter future.
Our vision
Sustainability is a fundamental part of our business. We are convinced that economic success and ecological responsibility must go hand in hand to create a future worth living.
Our vision is to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions that conserve resources while offering the highest quality. We focus on transparency, efficiency and the promotion of a circular economy.
Sustainability is our promise for the future – today and for generations to come. We are convinced that our products “Made in Germany” enable beautiful and healthy smiles worldwide.
Quality standards
Our quality management system fulfills the requirements of the legal regulations for medical device manufacturers according to international standards and is certified according to DIN EN ISO 13485:2016. In addition, we carry out an energy audit according to DIN EN 16247-1 every 4 years.
Trademarks, patents and utility models
Around 500 trademarks, patents and utility models make FORESTADENT a valued market and technology leader around the world.
Innovation
Innovation is a decisive factor in FORESTADENT’s success. This is achieved through:
- Research and development of product solutions for effective treatment
- The global knowledge network of orthodontists, renowned opinion leaders and specialist groups
- The further development and continuous improvement of products based on scientific studies and research
Closed-loop recycling
The raw material needed for the injection molding process is recycled so that production waste can be reintroduced into the production cycle.
Heat recovery
The heat generated during product manufacturing using sintering, debinding and annealing furnaces as well as injection molding machines is recovered and used for the heating circuit of the new company building and the ground floor in the old company building.
Avoiding, reducing and recycling waste
We act according to the principle of avoiding, reducing and recycling waste.
- Avoiding waste: We save on packaging wherever possible
- Reducing waste: By using state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies (MIM and CIM processes)
- Recycling waste: All waste in the company is separated and returned to the appropriate recycling cycle and recycled
Energy-efficient planning of the new building
The new building (2012-2017) was planned in accordance with the then-applicable Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV 2009) and realized with 20% lower energy requirements.
Short distances, fast deliveries
We keep our supply chains short:
- 86% of our suppliers are from Germany
- 7% are from the EU
- 7% are from the rest of the world
Made in BLACK FOREST
From our German founding and production location in Pforzheim, we supply our products to over 100 countries across all continents.
The Gold City of Pforzheim is the gateway to the Black Forest. We are deeply rooted here and proud of our home.
Social commitment
We support social institutions and regional projects:
Caritas Workshops, the Baden-Baden Festival Hall, the Osterfeld House of Culture, the South-West German Chamber Orchestra and the “Children Learn German” and Technolino projects (Rotary Club Pforzheim)
