EWES springs are 100% recyclable

Partnering with us at EWES means peace of mind. We do not use conflict minerals in our production, and all of our springs are fully traceable.

Karin Andersson, Quality Manager at EWES, shares her insights on sustainable spring production.

”Our springs are 100% recyclable. When it comes to the springs we supply to the automotive industry, they are registered in the global IMDS database, the International Material Data System. This means that when a car reaches the end of its life, all parts, including our springs, can be correctly recycled.”

Karin explains that EWES is diligent about recycling all production waste.

”We working towards recycling all production waste. This includes defective springs, edge pieces, and scrap. The waste is carefully sorted into different fractions to ensure the most efficient recycling possible.”

EWES adheres to strict global standards for sustainability, including the registration of our springs in the IMDS database, which manages information about the materials and chemicals used in vehicle components. The database is designed to ensure that both vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers comply with environmental and health regulations, such as the EU's REACH and RoHS directives.

EWES meets all REACH and RoHS requirements

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is an EU regulation that came into force in 2007, governing the production and use of chemicals within the EU. Its purpose is to protect human health and the environment from the risks posed by chemicals.

RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is an EU law that limits the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The directive was introduced in 2003 and has since been updated to RoHS 2 and RoHS 3.

Conflict-free minerals in production

Karin explains that EWES actively ensures that its products do not contain conflict minerals through certified supply chains. Conflict minerals are resources mined in conflict zones, where they are often used to finance armed conflicts and are linked to serious human rights violations.

The EU and the US have laws requiring companies to trace and report whether their supply chains contain conflict minerals, such as the EU's Conflict Minerals Regulation and the US's Dodd-Frank Act.

The most common conflict minerals include:

• Tin (3TG)

• Tantalum 

• Tungsten 

• Gold