Member of the European Parliament visits HIFFICIENCY®
Visit to the PFAS-free production facility for coatings, including those for pans.
MEP Tiemo Wölken had the opportunity to learn about HIFFICIENCY® and the company behind it , acs Coating Systems, in Wilhelmshaven. The visit was extremely interesting and offered an intensive exchange on various topics, with a focus on PFAS-free coatings from acs that are free of harmful substances.
Following intensive discussions with HIFFICIENCY® and acs Coating Systems in Wilhelmshaven, MEP Tiemo Wölken , together with State Parliament Member Marten Gäde , had the opportunity to gain a comprehensive insight into the various areas of the company's production. This insight covered the areas of embossing, coating, and packaging.
Particularly fascinating was the opportunity to take a close look at the advanced PFAS-free coatings, free of harmful substances, that the company has developed and uses. These technologies are of great importance for protecting the environment and preserving human health.
The visit offered Tiemo Wölken and Marten Gäde the opportunity to experience firsthand the innovative spirit and commitment of acs Coating Systems to sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. It was particularly interesting to gain insight into the forward-looking energy-saving measures behind the decision to implement a 4-day workweek.
In the company's meeting room, the certificate for the European funding awarded at the time for the building and machinery hung proudly, underscoring everything discussed during the visit. These topics are not only addressed intensively on-site but also brought to Brussels, where Tiemo Wölken has the opportunity to discuss them with his colleagues, particularly in the committees. The issue of PFAS-free production, in particular, has attracted significant attention due to its relevance and is being intensively addressed based on the innovative insights gained from the exchange with HIFFICIENCY®. Mr. Wölken also found Dr. Christoph Stecher's assessment particularly interesting: that PFAS, and therefore PTFE/Teflon products, are replaceable in almost all current applications.
The visit to HIFFICIENCY® and acs Coating Systems was therefore not only an opportunity to discuss PFAS-free coatings and environmental protection, but also a chance to experience firsthand how companies in Wilhelmshaven operate, driven by innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility. Tiemo Wölken and Marten Gäde were able to see for themselves how companies can contribute to the proactive development of future-oriented technologies while simultaneously prioritizing ecological and social sustainability.
Dr. Stecher expressed his sincere thanks to the MEP Tiemo Wölken for his visit and his interest in ACS Coating Systems and HIFFICIENCY®.