For more then 160 years, we have been a lime producer and supplier with roots in the region, a reliable employer and training company for around 700 employees worldwide, including approx. 40 trainees, and a dependable partner both for our service providers locally and for our customers from all over the world.
Our product portfolio ranges from limestones to calcium oxide and calcium dihydroxide to ready-to-use milk of lime with high chemical purity and precisely defined physical properties. As a specialist for precipitated calcium carbonates, we offer a range of products that have different properties with defined grain structure.
The wide range of applications for our lime and PCC products becomes evident in many areas of daily life. The following is only a small selection of examples.
As a family-owned company with more than 160 years of tradition, our top priority is to safeguard the long-term future of the company. In doing so, we consider meeting the demands of a diverse environment to be of significant importance.
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Amine scrubbing is a process used for CO₂ capture that is applied in various
industrial processes, including lime and energy production. In this process, an amine (a chemical compound containing nitrogen) is used to absorb CO₂ from exhaust gases.
Amine scrubbing is particularly effective at removing large amounts of CO₂ from
flue gases, but it also involves high energy and operating costs as well as significant chemical consumption.
„Carbon Capture and Storage“ means the capture, transport and subsequent
permanent storage of CO2.
„Carbon Capture and Utilization“ means the capture, transport, and subsequent use of carbon compounds—most commonly in the form of carbon dioxide (CO₂) or
carbon monoxide (CO)—in which the carbon is introduced into at least one additional utilization cycle.
Carbon Leakage refers to the relocation of CO₂-intensive production processes to countries with less stringent environmental regulations, resulting in emissions not being reduced globally but merely shifted elsewhere.
The Carbon Dioxide Storage and Transport Act (KSpTG) is a legal regulation that governs the conditions for the transport and storage of CO₂ in geological
formations. The aim of the law is to enable the capture, safe transport, and
permanent storage of carbon dioxide (Carbon Capture and Storage, CCS) in order to reduce CO₂ emissions and promote climate protection. The law sets out technical, environmental, and safety-related requirements for CO₂ storage.
In the course of decarbonisation, CO₂ emissions are reduced through the increased use of renewable energy, energy efficiency projects, the replacement of fossil fuels, and the utilisation or storage of process-related emissions, with the goal of
achieving climate-neutral or climate-friendly economic structures.
An Eco-Ready kiln is an energy-efficient and low-emission kiln technology designed for sustainable production processes. These furnaces are engineered to comply with future environmental regulations or to be adapted to them with minimal effort. They utilise modern combustion or heating technologies—such as optimised heat
recovery, alternative fuels, or digital control systems—to reduce energy consumption and minimize emissions.
An Energy Management System (EMS) is a structured system for monitoring,
controlling, and optimising energy consumption in companies, organisations, or buildings.
It encompasses both technical and organisational projects for the efficient use of energy, aiming to reduce costs, conserve resources, and minimise environmental
impact. An EMS can be based on standards such as ISO 50001 and typically
includes the collection and analysis of energy data, as well as the implementation and evaluation of efficiency projects.
The kiln consists of two to three shafts connected by an overcurrent channel. In this setup, the flue gases from the first shaft are directed into the second and third shafts and used to preheat the limestone to be calcined there. The efficiency of a GGR kiln exceeds 80%, which is at least 15% higher than that of other lime kilns commonly used in industry, thereby contributing to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.
A globally recognised framework for accounting and reporting greenhouse gas
emissions for companies and organisations, which sets standards for the emission categories (Scopes).
The H₂ infrastructure covers all technical and logistical systems required for the production, storage, distribution, and use of hydrogen (H₂).
This includes electrolysis plants, hydrogen storage facilities, pipelines, refueling
stations, as well as industrial and mobile applications. A well-developed
H₂ infrastructure is crucial for the use of hydrogen as a climate-friendly energy
carrier in industry.
Differences in production:
Green Hydrogen
Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using renewable energy sources (e.g., wind or solar power). This process generates no CO₂ emissions.
Blue Hydrogen
Blue hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels (mostly natural gas) through steam reforming. The resulting CO₂ is captured and stored using Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, thereby reducing emissions.
Gray Hydrogen
Gray hydrogen is also produced from fossil fuels through steam reforming, but without CO₂ capture. As a result, it generates significant CO₂ emissions.
Offshore storage refers to the permanent injection of captured carbon dioxide into geological formations beneath the seabed, for example in former oil and gas fields or saline aquifers.
Onshore storage refers to the injection of captured carbon dioxide into underground rock formations on land, such as deep saline aquifers or depleted oil and gas reservoirs.
Saline aquifers are water-bearing rock layers that contain saline water. They are
often found in deep geological formations and, due to their high salt content, are generally not suitable for drinking water supply. However, they play an important role in CO₂ storage (Carbon Capture and Storage, CCS), as they can serve as potential reservoirs for captured carbon dioxide.
An oxy-fuel kiln is a specialised kiln that uses pure oxygen instead of regular air for fuel combustion. This process offers several advantages, particularly for CO₂
capture, as the flue gas stream consists almost entirely of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water, significantly facilitating the separation of CO₂.
Photovoltaics is a technology for the direct conversion of sunlight into electrical
energy using solar cells, which are combined into modules and used for sustainable electricity generation.
The Product Carbon Footprint measures the total amount of greenhouse gas
emissions released over the entire life cycle of a product—from raw material
extraction through production, transport, and use to disposal.
It is usually expressed in CO₂ equivalents and is used to assess the climate impact of a product.
Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) is a process for separating gas mixtures,
commonly used for CO₂ capture as well as for producing pure oxygen or nitrogen.
It is based on the different adsorption affinities of gases at varying pressures.
Compared to other CO₂ capture methods, PSA requires relatively little energy since high temperatures are not needed.
No chemical reactions are involved, so harmful chemicals do not need to be used or disposed of.
PSA is particularly useful in applications where high gas purities are required and the handling of large gas streams is necessary.
The scopes are a classification of a company’s or organisation’s greenhouse gas emissions, defined by international standards such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol). They serve to systematically capture sources of emissions and
enable targeted reduction projects.
Scope 1 – Direct emissions: These are emissions directly caused by the organisation’s own operations, such as the combustion of fossil fuels in company-owned facilities.
Scope 2 – Indirect energy-related emissions: These include emissions generated during the production of purchased energy (e.g., electricity, heat, cooling, or steam) but not directly emitted by the company itself.
Scope 3 – Indirect emissions along the value chain: This category covers all other indirect emissions that occur outside the company but within its value chain. Examples include emissions from transportation, the production of purchased
materials, the use of sold products, or employee business travel.
Considering all three scopes is essential for creating a
comprehensive climate balance and developing effective decarbonisation strategies.
Secondary wood refers to reused or recycled wood materials from demolition,
industrial, or reclaimed wood sources, contributing to resource conservation and emission reduction.
Transformation refers to a fundamental change or process of transformation within systems, structures, or processes.
It can affect economic, technological, ecological, or social areas and often occurs through innovations, new frameworks, or changing requirements.
In businesses and industries, transformation describes the adaptation to new
market conditions, digital developments, or sustainable production methods.