LAPP India, a pioneer in cable and connection technology, is delighted to announce that its unwavering dedication to corporate social responsibility has been honored with the prestigious CSR Award in the large category at the 12th annual flagship event of VDMA India, held on October 13, 2023, at Taj Yeswanthpur in Bengaluru, India.
VDMA India serves as a pivotal link between German and Indian industries promoting economic relations in diverse engineering sectors. With nearly two decades of experience and a dedicated team of experts, VDMA India serves around 600 member companies in India.
This recognition further reinforces LAPP India’s commitment to sustainability, highlighting the organization’s belief in the sustainability and serving as a significant milestone that inspires continued efforts to make a meaningful impact on both the industry and society. The CSR Award was received by Gary Bateman, Managing Director – LAPP India and Sehaam Bateman, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at LAPP India, along with the members of LAPP India’s CSR team.
Gary Bateman, Managing Director of LAPP India, was a distinguished speaker at the VDMA Annual Summit. The central theme of his presentation was “Sustainable Manufacturing,” reflecting LAPP India’s unwavering commitment to fostering sustainability in the manufacturing industry. Expressing his gratitude at the VDMA awards, Gary Bateman, Managing Director of LAPP India, said, “This award is a reflection of our dedication to sustainability, and it motivates us to keep pushing the boundaries of responsible corporate practices. We are proud to partner with VDMA and look forward to setting even higher benchmarks for a sustainable future.”
LAPP is deeply committed to global sustainability, evident in its operations. The company focuses on green energy procurement and generation, ISO-certified environmental and energy management in buildings and plants. Energy-optimized buildings in Stuttgart reflect LAPP’s commitment. For customers, LAPP emphasizes eco-friendly practices such as minimizing polymer packaging and implementing ‘Milk Runs’ for product lifecycle management. The company actively promotes the use of green copper and plant-based materials.
LAPP’s Green Campus:
LAPP India prioritizes sustainability in manufacturing, with each facility hosting over 1,000 trees. It actively generates green energy, aligns with RoHS, and follows the Green Building Concept in Bhopal. Bengaluru relies on 90% green energy, while Bhopal commits to 50%, highlighting LAPP’s dedication to sustainable practices in the country.
Wastewater Management at site:
LAPP India’s initiatives extend to wastewater management with Effluent Treatment Plants, a Sewage Treatment Plant recycling 500,000 liters monthly in Bengaluru and Bhopal, ensuring water safety. The company also contributes to resource conservation by reprocessing wooden spools. LAPP India’s sustainability efforts encompass impactful measures such as digital invoicing, saving 500 trees annually, rainwater harvesting for water conservation, and the “LAPP Legacy” initiative focusing on health, education, rural development, and employment. The company has adopted a village in Bengaluru, actively contributing to its development and long-term sustainability.
LAPP India remains unwavering in its commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices and eagerly awaits future opportunities to make positive contributions to the industry and society. Through its enduring partnership with VDMA and collaborative efforts, LAPP India aspires to set new standards for a more sustainable and prosperous future. ‘Sustainability is part of the LAPP DNA’ reflecting the company’s commitment to responsible and ethical business practices.
About LAPP India: LAPP India is a 100 per cent subsidiary of LAPP, a leader in cable and connection technology. Headquartered in Germany, LAPP in India started its operations in 1996. They have two manufacturing facilities in India – Bengaluru and Bhopal. In addition, they have five warehouses to serve customers across India. LAPP India provides power & control cables, data communication cables for Ethernet and Fieldbus technology, optical transmission systems, industrial connectors, glands, conduits, cable markers, tools and accessories. LAPP also provides plug and play cable and connectivity solutions under ÖLFLEX®️ CONNECT and Industrial Communication solutions for seamless network connectivity.
LAPP India has customers across different industry segments ranging from automotive, cement, textile, food & beverage, infrastructure, machine tools, metal & mining, oil and gas, railways, renewable energy, and e-mobility. LAPP’s 8 brands – ÖLFLEX®️, UNITRONIC®️, ETHERLINE®️, HITRONIC®️, EPIC®️, SKINTOP®️, SILVYN®️ and FLEXIMARK®️ promises un-compromising quality. Across the globe and in India, LAPP is trusted for manufacturing excellence and highest standards in quality, reliability, and durability.
About LAPP: Based in Stuttgart, LAPP is one of the leading providers of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connectivity technology. The company’s portfolio includes cables and highly flexible cables, industrial connectors and screwdriver technology, customised clothing solutions, automation technology and robotics solutions for the smart factory of tomorrow, and engineering accessories. LAPP’s core market is machinery and plant construction. Other important outlets are the food industry, logistics, energy and mobility.
The company was founded in 1959 and is still fully family-owned today. In the 2021/22 financial year, it generated consolidated sales of €1,864 million. LAPP employs around 5,055 people worldwide, manufactures in 19 international locations and has 41 own distribution companies. LAPP also cooperates with around 100 foreign offices.
About VDMA India
The VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau – German Engineering Federation) a network of more than 3,348 engineering industry companies in Germany making it one of the largest and most important industrial associations in Europe with over 450 industry experts. VDMA India serves as a pivotal link between German and Indian industries promoting economic relations in diverse engineering sectors. With nearly two decades of experience and a dedicated team of experts, VDMA India serves around 600 member companies in India. Operating from offices in Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi (Noida) VDMA India engages in diverse sectors and has compiled a database of approximately 42,000 key contacts spanning 45 industrial segments in India.
