In the last few years, sustainability has become a buzzword that we encounter everywhere. For LAPP, however, sustainability is not a trend, but a duty. In order to further advance the topic, a central position was created in LAPP Holding AG in the spring of 2022. The LAPPConnect editorial team spoke with Global CSR Manager Maria Dobritzsch. Why was this new position created? Maria: Sustainability is firmly anchored in LAPP’s thinking and actions. And currently there is a lot of movement in this area. The legal requirements are becoming more and more extensive and complex, our customers are increasingly demanding information on our sustainability goals, and our banks are also taking our sustainability performance into account when calculating interest rates and carrying out risk assessments. The newly created position centrally manages the topic of sustainability at LAPP. How sustainable is LAPP already today? Maria: Sustainability has been defined as one of the […]
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In our highly networked world, continuous learning is essential for organisations since yesterday’s knowledge may already be outdated today. The rapidly changing requirements of our day-to-day lives require us all to be able to learn this new knowledge equally quickly. For this reason companies aim to encourage their employees to continue to educate themselves. Realising this during our day-to-day work is a real challenge however. On the one hand, it requires suitable formats; on the other, employees often lack the time for seminars lasting several hours or even days. LAPP has rolled out its learning and development platform LAPP Grow with this in mind. This offers employees new training formats, which can be integrated perfectly into their day-to-day work. All employees in the LAPP Group will have access to the system by the end of the year. Globalisation and digitalisation offer countless opportunities – new working methods, new tools and […]
Skyscraper cleaning and maintenance staff rely on the high-quality facade access systems from Manntech. Manntech is part of the Alimak Group and provides innovative, tailored facade access solutions worldwide. When it comes to electrical cables, a partner is required who offers durable and high-quality products for harsh and demanding environmental conditions. Manntech relies on LAPP as the trusted brand of choice. Share Manntech is developing a sophisticated, customized solution for facade maintenance of the Porsche Design Tower. If you have a fear of heights, this job is not for you: window cleaner working at the Porsche Design Tower in Stuttgart. The high-rise building reaches a height of 90 metres, with 25 floors housing offices, restaurants, a hotel, and a bar with spectacular view of Stuttgart’s Killesberg and the Neckar valley. On the tenth floor, you can find a terrace that visually breaks the glass front. This architectural feature is a […]
The Dutch manufacturer of industrial sawing machines, Harwi, is known for the durability, quality and user-friendliness of its products. To increase its own productivity and simplify assembly, Harwi opted for tailored cable assemblies from LAPP. This saves the machine manufacturer four hours per constructed machine, which sums up to an additional machine every two to three weeks. In addition, the installation of the sawing machines on site has been noticeably simplified and the risk of incorrect cabling is reduced. Safety, ergonomics and health – these are Harwi’s current development goals for the industrial sawing machines they have been constructing since 1960. The company from Helmond in the Netherlands is also known for its extremely durable products: “We know that there are Harwi sawing machines that have been in use since my birth, i.e. for over 35 or 40 years,” says Adrian van Mensvoort, Managing Director of Harwi. Three years ago, […]
Originally, the North German family-run company Thomas GmbH + Co. Technik + Innovation KG produced bedroom furniture. However, as supplied glass fibre strips do not meet the high requirements, the company manufactures its own pultrusion machines for itself and other companies. The latest and particularly innovative pullCUBE machine incorporates assembled cable chain systems from LAPP – a guarantee of the desired robustness, quality, and durability. Managing Director Boris Thomas demonstrates the pullCUBE pultrusion system In 1981 even Udo Lindenberg sang the song “Sandmännchen” from the “Schlafbehörde” in Bremervörde. This meant Thomas GmbH + Co. Technik + Innovation KG (TTI): The North German family-run company made its international breakthrough in 1956 with the invention of the slatted frame, leading it to prominence in pop culture. The approach to rock music fits in with TTI: “Rebellion against the status quo is part of the family’s blood, and from this comes a drive […]
In the smart factory, machines and systems are increasingly networked. As a result, the topic of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is also becoming increasingly important. Especially in industrial plants where frequency converter-controlled motors are used, undesirable currents can increasingly occur on the equipotential bonding (PA) or protective earth (PE) cables. A new, innovative cable design from LAPP reliably reduces leakage currents and makes a decisive contribution to improved EMC in machines and systems. Stripped ÖLFLEX® SERVO FD zeroCM Nowadays, electric motors in process automation are operated exclusively by means of frequency converters. In addition to the advantage of variable speed, this type of control offers considerable improvements in terms of energy and process efficiency. However, due to the principle of control, undesirable side effects occur and leakage currents are generated. The more components are involved, the greater the risk of such disturbances. At the same time, the installation spaces in machines […]
There are many classics on the programme of the Prague State Opera this winter 2021/22: from Puccini’s Tosca and La Bohème to Verdi’s Rigoletto and the wonderful ballet Romeo and Juliet. The opulent productions on the stage are only possible thanks to new stage technology that has been realised using connection solutions from LAPP. The Prague State Opera is one of the four venues of the Prague National Theatre and counts among the most important opera houses in Europe. The historic building was thoroughly renovated in the 1970s. Now it was time for the stage technology. The extensive retrofitting work began in March 2017. The plans included a unique revolving stage, a modern rehearsal room with excellent acoustics and seats equipped with readers to display sub-titles in various languages. New opportunities with new revolving stage The main focus was on the new revolving stage with unique technical options for the opera house […]
With the start of activity in August 1994, “Policabos”, the name used at the time, is a Portuguese import/export and wholesaler of electricity and data transmission cables, optical cables and accessories, providing technical solutions in the field of installations of cables. The formation of “Lapp Policabos”, the name by which we are currently recognized, had as its primary objective to respond to the needs of the Portuguese market in special and optical cables, not contemplated in the production programs of national manufacturers, essentially in the industrial area. Since the company’s foundation almost 30 years ago, it has been growing safely and sustainably. Proof of this is the numbers presented, however, also the satisfaction of our customers with the quality of the products and the service provided. At Lapp Policabos, we base all our work on the quality and professionalism with which we respond to the needs of those who seek […]
Railways are the cornerstone of many countries and play a key role in competitive ability, transporting goods to seaports and other distribution centers. The resilience of many countries depends on a multimodal transport system that effectively connects businesses to consumers, suppliers, markets and the global economy. The rail market consists of three main segments: Rolling Stock, Systems Technology and Infrastructure. Within these three segments, LAPP focuses on the Rolling Stock segment and part of Systems Technology focuses on trains. When dealing with passenger and freight transport, the main characteristics of the Rolling Stock business are high fire safety requirements to protect people and property. All products used on trains in Europe must comply with the EN 45545-2 standard. In other regions of the world, other standards are required, such as GOST, NFPA 130 or CCC. In order to standardize cables for rolling stock applications, cable standards have been developed, according […]
Industrial Communication is the main link between the different sectors within an industry, it is through it that the main information about the production process is exchanged. Industrial Communication has several segments, and is applied from the automotive industry, to the production of food and beverages, to the generation of renewable energy. Regardless of the size of your company or your area of expertise, it is important to consider adopting new information technologies to improve the industrial communication network.That said, with our extensive connection solutions, you will always find the most suitable products for your needs. As varied as the industrial segments and applications may be, they all have one thing in common: the demand for connection solutions is constantly increasing. The amount of data has been increasing and the speed factor has become, at the same time, increasingly important. In this way, cables, connectors and switches need to transfer […]
