The Bergmann Sustainability Story - Setting the Stage for a Better Tomorrow Today.
When it comes to preserving our planet as a home for future generations, we all have a role to play. That’s why we’re committed to sustainability and consciously considering environmental and climate factors in all of our projects. As a second-generation family business, our goal is not only to develop high-quality and sustainable transportation solutions for our customers, but also to set the stage for a desirable tomorrow. For the region, our employees, and the future of our planet – and we’ve been doing so for over 60 years.
Sustainability and economic success go hand in hand. With our extensive know-how and years of experience, we’re able to offer high-quality products that not only meet our customers’ needs, but are also economically viable. We strive to create long-term value and promote sustainable business practices. Because only a balanced approach to ecological, social, and economic responsibility can ensure long-term success.
The focus is on people
As a family-owned business, it is our heartfelt concern not only to be there for our customers but also for our employees, their families, and the community in which we operate.
We firmly believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Their dedication, creativity, and expertise are crucial to our success. That is why we place great emphasis on creating a work environment characterized by appreciation, respect, and fairness. We promote a corporate culture based on openness, trust, and cooperation. We actively work to promote the well-being and quality of life of our employees and their families, including flexible work models, financial additional benefits, and support for reconciling work and family.
Social Responsibility
At Bergmann Maschinenbau, we are aware of our social responsibility. We are committed to promoting education, health, and social projects in our region. We strongly believe that education is the key to the development of every individual and, therefore, to the strengthening of our society. That is why we not only invest in the training of our own employees but also actively support educational projects at schools and universities in our region. Through internships, training positions, and entry-level job opportunities, we enable young talents to have a successful start to their professional lives and contribute to long-term skilled labor security.
Local Engagement
As a family business with deep roots in Emsland for over sixty years, we are committed to supporting local clubs, facilities, and initiatives through social projects. We believe that a thriving community is essential to ensure a sustainable future.
Growth through Sustainable Economics
Sustainability is not a contradiction to economic success. On the contrary, we believe that long-term thinking and sustainable business practices are the basis for a successful future. That is why we focus on products that are not only ecological, but also economically sensible.
Our Mission: Sustainability from the Start
With our e-technology and innovative battery technology, we not only offer our customers economical solutions, but also contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and conserving natural resources.
In 2018, we developed battery modules, including our own battery management system adapted to Bergmann vehicles. Numerous tests and studies were carried out to investigate the climatic impact of the battery on people and the environment. The result is state-of-the-art lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFe). Good to know: In addition to their durability, the batteries also do without heavy metals such as nickel, cadmium and cobalt, thus excluding long-term environmental pollution. The in-house produced Bergmann batteries are installed both in the newly developed electric vehicles and as mobile energy storage. We source the battery cells from globally leading network partners. In our production, we supplement a reliable cell with a specially developed thermo and charging/discharge management and install these performance components in a special battery package. This distinguishes our production from other manufacturers.
Depending on the demands placed on them, the batteries have sufficient power for a second life, for example for use in stationary storage systems. Our powerhouse thus makes an important contribution to climate protection and at the same time improves the environmental balance, as it is environmentally friendly recycled.
Expertise since 1960: Pioneers in the Compact Dumper Category
For over 60 years, we have been at the forefront of compact dumpers. Our experience and expertise allow us to deliver top-quality “made in Germany” products that are not only high-quality but also long-lasting.
Since 2016, we have been gradually converting all series dumpers in the class up to 3,500 kg to our own developed, emission-free, and environmentally friendly electric drive. Since the end of 2022, we welcome a total of 7 electrically driven basic models in the payload class from 300 kg to 3,500 kg in our product portfolio. Our goal is to take responsibility, especially at sensitive locations such as inner-city construction sites, parks, or schools and kindergartens, by creating emission-free transport options with the electric dumper program.
Responsibility for the environment
We are aware that we have only one Earth, which is why we are careful with its natural resources. To minimize our company’s ecological footprint, we rely on innovative technologies and sustainable production processes.
We continuously invest in research and development of environmentally friendly solutions, which enable us to use energy more efficiently, reduce waste, and minimize the use of harmful chemicals. Additionally, we optimize our logistics processes and work closely with local suppliers to reduce CO2 emissions and minimize transportation routes.
We have been focused on using renewable energy and reducing CO2 emissions for many years. We constantly work on expanding our own photovoltaic facilities, and last year we were able to generate 60% of the necessary electrical energy through photovoltaics. In 2019, we joined eleven other companies in the region to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions through the “Energy Efficiency Network.”
In the course of recent construction measures, charging stations for electric cars were also installed on the company premises.
"Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
UN World Commission on Environment and Development