We take legal regulations and the protection of our environment very seriously

On 21 July 2010, US President Barack Obama signed the Dodd–Frank Act, which, in addition to regulating the financial markets, also requires companies to refrain from using raw materials from conflict regions (Section 1502).

This includes disclosure and reporting requirements for ‘conflict minerals’: Companies listed on US stock exchanges must publicly disclose the use of certain raw materials originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or its neighbouring countries (Angola, Burundi, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Zambia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, the Central African Republic).

Tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold are considered conflict minerals within the meaning of the Act.

We are aware that the mining of these “conflict minerals” in various countries, particularly in Central Africa, can generate revenues that are used to finance armed conflicts, in the course of which unacceptable human rights violations may occur.

We have informed our suppliers that we cannot accept products and raw materials containing gold, tantalum, tin or tungsten from conflict-affected areas. Our suppliers have been asked to inform us immediately should they use “conflict minerals” in their products. All confirmations received to date within our supply chain show no deviations from the regulation. We therefore assume that ROLEC products do not contain any of the aforementioned minerals from the designated area. Furthermore, compliance with this regulation forms part of our terms and conditions of supply, and we have asked our suppliers to ensure that no “conflict minerals” are used within their supply chains.

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Safe use of chemicals throughout the entire value chain

The concept of sustainability is firmly anchored in our company’s philosophy: ROLEC thinks, acts and feels strategically, passionately and with environmental awareness! We too believe that chemicals should generally be manufactured and used in such a way that adverse effects on people and the environment are reduced to an absolute minimum. The European Union (EU) implemented this on 1 June 2007 in the so-called REACH Regulation. It is based on the principle of personal responsibility for all companies that import, manufacture and process chemicals. It is their responsibility to ensure the safe handling of their substances and preparations. They are obliged to register the substances used, collect the necessary data and pass this on along the value chain. Suppliers of articles are generally only required to provide information if articles* imported from outside the EU contain substances in concentrations of more than 0.1% (w/w) from the Candidate List published by the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency, Helsinki) (Art. 33).

(*In this context, ‘articles’ refers to products whose form, surface and design determine their function to a greater extent than their chemical composition.)

REACH and its relevance to ROLEC

ROLEC Gehäuse-Systeme GmbH is considered a ‘downstream user’ and a ‘supplier of articles’ within the meaning of the REACH Regulation; therefore, there is no obligation to register. No substances are released from our products. Consequently, Article 7(1) of the Regulation does not apply to us either; however, we are happy to fulfil our duty to provide information as a “supplier of articles” (Article 33 of the REACH Regulation) conscientiously. The substances and preparations we use (paints, powder coatings, adhesives, coolants and lubricants in our production) are sourced exclusively within the EU. Customers who wish to purchase these substances from us, for example for repair purposes or for their own production, will receive the relevant safety data sheets in accordance with REACH via our suppliers. We naturally have all products (components or assemblies) purchased from outside the EU tested for possible content of substances on the Candidate List. Should such substances be present in significant quantities (>0.1% (w/w)), we will immediately inform all parties involved.

Suppliers and REACH

The REACH Regulation means: “No data – no market!”

For us at ROLEC, this means: Our suppliers must be aware that we can only accept goods from them if they have tested their products in accordance with REACH and can provide the necessary data. Naturally, we also expect our suppliers operating outside the EU – whether as importers or manufacturers – to have taken timely action to meet the requirements. All suppliers based outside the EU have been required to check the processed substance compositions and preparations relating to our products for the presence of substances listed on the Candidate List and to replace them where necessary.
The latter has not yet been necessary; none of our products has had to be modified in its composition due to REACH. REACH is a ‘living system’ and will be constantly expanded. We also continue to ensure the safety of the substances we use. That is why REACH is, of course, firmly integrated into all our processes

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Safety and transparency with the material of your choice

ROLEC Gehäuse-Systeme GmbH adheres to all standard market practices and legal regulations when selecting materials. Consequently, all ROLEC standard products are manufactured exclusively from materials that comply with Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

According to this directive, since 1 July 2006, only electrical and electronic equipment in certain product categories that does not contain selected hazardous substances may be placed on the market. These include, in particular, lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). The ROLEC product range has been RoHS-compliant since 1 May 2005.

Tailored to the specific requirements of certain industries and our customers’ core competencies, we offer bespoke solutions that may differ from our standard range. This ensures that every customer receives the highest possible level of assurance and complete transparency regarding the composition of ROLEC’s high-quality enclosures.

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Dear Sir or Madam,
we are currently receiving an increasing number of enquiries asking for our position on how we are handling the package of sanctions imposed on Russia.

Based on information from our suppliers, we can hereby confirm that the requirements under Article 3g of Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1214 of 23 June 2023 amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine are being met.