Notre contribution

C’est pourquoi nous améliorons sans cesse nos processus de production et nous protégeons notre culture d’entreprise.

Qu’il s’agisse des couteaux, des montres, des bagages ou du parfum, la durabilité est dans notre ADN

Nous en sommes convaincus, sur long terme, la santé de notre entreprise ira de pair avec la santé de la planète. De l’approvisionnement en matières premières à la production, à l’emballage puis aux ventes, nous examinons tout de très près. En tant qu’entreprise familiale surtout, nous attachons beaucoup d’importance à ce point. Après tout, nous tenons à ce que les générations futures réussissent aussi bien que nous.

Découvrez comment nous soutenons la durabilité.

L’emballage n’est pas toujours nécessaire

Lorsque cela est possible, nous supprimons l’emballage, comme nous l’avons fait pour nos déodorants et nos gels douche. Comme pour nos emballages en carton et en papier, ces boîtes sont blanchies sans chlore.

Nous réutilisons la chaleur de notre production de couteaux pour nous chauffer

Les divers processus d’affûtage de nos couteaux produisent beaucoup de chaleur. Les différents procédés de rémoulage produisent beaucoup de chaleur, c’est pourquoi nous utilisons de l’eau pour refroidir. Nous recyclons la chaleur emmagasinée et elle sert à chauffer les bâtiments de notre siège principal à Ibach ainsi que 120 appartements.

Pour nous, les chutes d’acier sont de nouveaux couteaux

Nous récupérons toutes nos chutes d’acier. Vraiment toutes. Les chutes d’acier et la poussière de découpe reviennent à l’aciérie. En réalité, nous sommes les pionniers du recyclage des boues de meulage. Ainsi, chaque année, nous filtrons 600 tonnes d’acier de nos eaux de refroidissement, ce qui représente 25 % de tous les achats d’acier.

Nous préférons nous tourner vers les ressources locales.

The wood for our pocket knives with wooden scales previously came from Gabon in Africa. Although it was FSC-certified, we preferred to rely on local sources. We searched long and hard for a suitable material and we succeeded. Now we work with a walnut wood from a local supplier.

Victorinox and Nespresso – two recycling pioneers team up

For the 25th anniversary of Nespresso’s recycling program, the coffee capsule producer Nespresso has joined up with Victorinox. The result of the collaboration is the Pioneer pocket knife, whose Alox scales consist completely of recycled Nespresso capsules.

Repair not replace: our long-lasting luggage

This planet’s resources are limited. That’s why we treat them responsibly. Take the long warranty on our luggage as an example. Should something break, we’ll repair it wherever possible, thus avoiding the waste of more raw materials.

Crafted from recycled materials

The Spectra 3.0 Collection is made with recycled materials that deliver maximized functionality, including an innovative high-performance recycled polycarbonate material, SORPLAS™. Used in up to 65% of the shell, SORPLAS™ is developed and provided by Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation and delivers uncompromising strength, performance or impact resistance.

For our chronometers, we rely on the sun

Our watches are manufactured in Switzerland. They are actually produced under a roof that produces a significant portion of our energy. Our production centers are fitted with photovoltaic installations which provide part of the electricity for watch production.

Well maintained to extend the life cycle

We’re proud of our machinery and maintain it very carefully. Our equipment thanks us with its long life – some of our machines have been with us for more than 50 years. We simply adapt and modernize them where necessary, thus saving on resources.

We keep a watchful eye on our partners

Our responsibility doesn’t just extend to our own operations. That’s why we regularly visit our carefully selected suppliers. Because we want to make sure that our high standards regarding the quality and sustainability of our products are shared by our partners.

Those who come, come to stay

True to our values, a work-life balance is important for us. We encourage a hearty laugh as much as an open discussion in our meetings, and believe in being friendly and polite. We offer recreational sports or snacks during breaks, plus flexible working hours and secure terms of employment. It’s worth it: our employee turnover is less than two percent.

But not everyone comes

We still manufacture our limited edition pocket knives by hand. If, for health or family reasons, an employee is unable to come to us, he or she can also work from home.

We have fitness every day

We have balance time three times a day! Following the “Alexander technique,” we perform exercises to relax the body. This sounds unusual, but it’s very effective. Since the start of 2002, we have reduced illnesses caused by overload by 40%.