GRILLO-WERKE AG

Sustainability: Is in our DNA

GRILLO develops sustainable, innovative and high-quality products and solutions around zinc and sulphur. For a more sustainable world.

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The Innovation Company

We develop innovations for the technology of tomorrow

GRILLO is technology leader in the field of zinc and sulphur. We are aware of our responsibility towards the environment and therefore always place a strong focus on sustainability. As an agile solution provider and knowledge leader, we develop innovative, sustainable products to make a positive contribution to a better future.

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Chemical products

Zinc products

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Energy Solutions

Our high-quality and sustainable zinc products offer innovative solutions for the energy and battery industry. Our expertise and research actively adds to the development of environmentally friendly technologies and thus makes a contribution to the energy transition.

Corrosion Solutions

Our Corrosion Solutions products provide reliable corrosion protection for existing and new steel and reinforced concrete structures. Our innovative solution KKS-Beton and high-quality zinc wires ensure long-lasting stability and protection against corrosion.

Together for a liveable and sustainable future

At GRILLO, we are convinced that sustainability is not a trend, but a necessity. We therefore aim to continuously improve our processes and products and make a positive impact on the environment and society. We rely on sustainable solutions such as ECO ZINC, a circular economy and CO₂ reduced production to make our contribution to climate protection and create a future worth living.

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Do good together!

GRILLO employees donate to the St Raphael Hospice in Duisburg.

Staff meeting accompanied by kale stew and the scent of pine needles

Last Friday, our company headquarters in Duisburg was transformed into a festively decorated meeting place. The occasion was this year’s staff meeting, which took place in a very special atmosphere.

With ImproBed at EUROTIER 2024!

Our colleagues Benedikt and Daniel presented our ImproBed product at EUROTIER.

Closing the Metals Loop: GRILLO gives presentation at the International Zinc Recycling Conference

Our Head of Sustainable Development, Dr. Bastian Bach, gives a presentation at the International Zinc Recycling Conference in Nashville.

New CHEMAD website online

Our CHEMAD team proudly presents its new website. Find out more here!

Focus on innovation: GRILLO as part of the DURALINK project

GRILLO is part of the DURALINK project, which aims to optimize steel welds and corrosion protection to improve the durability and cost efficiency of offshore wind turbines.

GRILLO is part of the Batteries event in Lyon

Our colleague Oliver Suchard gave a presentation on innovative zinc materials at the Batteries Event 2024 in Lyon.

GRILLO Health Day 2024

Due to the very good response to the Health Days already held, the Health Day for our employees was held again last week in Duisburg, following on from a separate Health Day specifically for all our trainees.

Thermal spraying under harsh conditions

As part of the exchange of experience on thermal spraying organized by the SLV Duisburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Large Structures in Production Technology (Fh IGP), two colleagues were on site in Rostock.

Focus on the value chain: Zinc College in India

As part of the Zinc College organized by IZA, our Sustainable Development Officer, Dr Bastian Bach, is currently on site at the Zinc College in India.

Fire in the zinc sulphate plant of GRILLO Chemicals GmbH under control

We will keep you continuously informed about the current status here

Start of training at GRILLO

Eight new trainees started their training at our Duisburg location on September 1.

Biomass-balanced REDcert² certification for DMS and DME

Our products dimethyl sulphate ECO (DMS) and GRILLO-one Green dimethyl ether (DME) manufactured at the Frankfurt-Höchst site have now been certified in accordance with the REDcert² standard for biomass-balanced products in the chemical industry for the third time in a row.

GRILLO publishes declaration of principles for human rights

The GRILLO-Werke AG Human Rights Policy Statement was published on August 1, 2024. This applies to all business divisions at all locations and to our entire value chain.

GRILLO’s commercial products receive climate protection certificate

We have been awarded the RIGK climate protection certificate for recycling the packaging of our commercial products sodium benzoate and potassium permanganate.

Exciting betting game during the European Championship 2024 at GRILLO

The last few weeks have been dominated by soccer. GRILLO employees have also been fully involved in the European Championship betting game.

New TÜV certificates for our GRILLO Zinc Metals GmbH

GRILLO Zinc Metals GmbH was the first of our new independent companies to receive new TÜV certificates.

GRILLO gives lecture at the European Poultry Conference in Valencia!

Innovative solutions to reduce NH3 emissions: Our colleague Dr. Thesing gives a presentation at the XVI European Poultry Conference in Valencia.

Change in the management team

Pascal Hagemann becomes GRILLOs new Chief Financial Officer

Newsletter on sustainable development Q2 now online

The second and latest edition of our newsletter on sustainable development for the second quarter of 2024 is now online for you to read.

J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Frankfurt

GRILLO takes part in the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Frankfurt

Don’t forget: European elections on June 9, 2024

The European elections will take place in Germany on June 9, 2024. This is an important opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future of Europe.

Changes to the corporate structure as of July 1, 2024

We are changing our corporate structure. From July 1, 2024, our operating divisions will be transformed into independent companies in order to continue to position GRILLO sustainably and efficiently for the future.

Guest lecture at the University of Wuppertal

GRILLO’s Head of Sustainable Development, Dr. Bastian Bach, gives guest lecture at the Universi-ty of Wuppertal on the role of companies in climate and civil protection.

Event tip: Cathodic corrosion protection – cost reduction and climate protection in the construction industry

Cathodic corrosion protection – Rust-free and sustainable steel structures in the building industry. How the use of zinc is changing the construction industry while offering economic and ecological benefits.

New Lohring Bridge in Bochum thermally sprayed with GRILLO zinc wire

Germany’s largest thermally sprayed bridge recently opened in Bochum. A milestone for long-lasting corrosion protection.

GRILLO zinc foil for the permanent protection of wooden poles

Zinc is a sustainable and environmentally friendly material that is therefore used as a protective element in many areas.

Zinc battery workshop in West Virginia: The future of zinc in the energy transition

Together for a sustainable energy future: a discussion on the role of zinc in the energy transition

New bagging system for zinc sulfate

In March, we implemented a new bagging system for our 25 kg bags of zinc sulfate. This investment marks an important step into the future of our production processes and ensures that we can continue to offer you products of the highest quality and reliability.

New application: GRILLO MÀS

GRILLO MÀS has been very popular on the market since summer 2023. But what exactly is GRILLO MÀS and how does it work?

Decarbonization starts with data 🌱

ÖKOTEC Energiemanagement GmbH creates product carbon footprints for GRILLO’s chemical products. With a focus on transparency and precision, five plants were balanced and footprints were created for 21 chemical products. The successful certification according to three standards marks a significant step towards our sustainability goals

GRILLO gives lecture at Wiesenhof symposium on the reduction of ammonia emissions

Daniel Tepper, our Head of Project Animal Care, presented the solution for reducing ammonia emissions at the Wiesenhof symposium at the end of February: GRILLO ImproBed.

GRILLO’s zinc sulphate monohydrate now registered in the QS database

New step in food safety: GRILLO’s zinc sulphate monohydrate is now registered in the QS database, which is a significant step for transparency and quality assurance in the food industry.

Podcast tip: The energy transition from an industry perspective

The energy transition doesn’t just affect individual players, it affects all of us – industry is also significantly affected.

GRILLO is part of the Duisburg Climate Pact

Together with representatives of local companies, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the City of Duisburg launched the so-called Climate Pact in Duisburg last Thursday.

Together for Sustainability: GRILLO impresses with 94%

The GRILLO chemicals division scores 94% in the Together for Sustainability Audit.

We wish you a wonderful Christmas season and a great start to the year 2024.

The year is coming to an end, and we would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Grillo wins the VARTA Supplier Sustainability Award 2023

GRILLO wins the VARTA Suppliers Sustainability Awards 2023 for reducing the carbon footprint of its zinc powder.

Christmas & GRILLO: Watch our new Christmas video now

Christmas and GRILLO – what could they possibly have in common A lot. You can find the proof in our new Christmas video

GRILLO is the Lead Zinc Battery sponsor of the NAATbatt Sodium-Zinc Battery Workshop

Join us at the workshop on November 30-December 1, 2023 at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas to learn more about Sodium-Zinc Batteries.

How zinc and water can charge smartphones

The smartphone is a constant companion. When the battery is empty on the road, many people are at a loss. The solution is a mobile charging option for on the go. This is precisely the topic we have dedicated ourselves to.

Participation in the energy efficiency network ChePap Rhein-Ruhr

We participate in the ChePap Rhein Ruhr III energy efficiency and climate protection network and thus make another major contribution to climate protection.

Cooperation project “Closing the Loop”

The “Closing the Loop” cooperation project between Aurubis AG and GRILLO-Werke AG is an impressive case study of successful recycling management in the chemical industry.

How zinc contributes to the optimal energy storage technology

GRILLO has worked with research teams to develop a competitive cell design for zinc-air energy storage that is scalable up to the megawatt range. This allows customers to benefit from the low cost of active materials, high availability of zinc and good environmental compatibility.

Why batteries will soon come out of the printer

GRILLO media library: find out more!

From technical data sheets to detailed presentations and press articles – in our media library you will find all the details about our products and solutions for download.

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