05/06/2026
Sustainability has been part of our mindset since 1875, when our founder August Sattler laid the foundation for the values that guide our manufacturing, teamwork, and the way we work with our customers. Back then, we didn’t call it sustainability. We called it responsibility.
Since then, we have continuously worked to reduce our environmental impact: through practical measures like well-designed waste systems, the development of membranes with significantly lower environmental impacts (hello COMPLAN GlobeGuard and our newest edition Halls & Tents GlobeGuard), useful promotional items, and active participation in forward-looking initiatives such as Vinyl Plus - just to name a few...
So for 💚 World Environment Day 2026 💚, we would like to highlight the Project and its mission to develop circular value chains for complex plastic materials. The project focuses on challenging materials like PVC tarpaulins - durable, composite-like products that are difficult to recycle - and promotes innovation across collection, reuse, repair, remanufacturing, recycling, and ecodesign.
What makes this initiative particularly meaningful is the collaboration behind it. It is rare to see leading players across the industry come together in this way, setting aside competition to work toward a shared goal (yes, even competitors can get along when it really matters). It is a strong reminder that real progress happens when we focus on solutions for our collective future.
We are truly proud to be part of this team and to help shape the future of membranes.
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Learn more about the project at retain-project.eu, or explore all our sustainability initiatives here: https://protex.sattler.com/en/sustainability
