The major raw materials used by the EPS include aluminium, alloy components, and aluminium scrap. From them, the Segment manufactures billets, which are the input material for the profiles extrusion process. The remelting process uses aluminium scrap originating at the Group companies and purchased from the market. The materials supplied to the plant are checked for contaminants.
The basic raw materials used by the ASS include: aluminium, steel, zinc alloy, chemical agents for the treatment of aluminium, glass, separators, plastic pellets and powder coatings. These materials are used by the ASS plants to manufacture window-and-door systems, façade systems, roller shutter profiles and boxes, roller-shutters, gates and accessories for PVC, wood and aluminium joinery.
Materials consumption
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GRI: 301-1
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GRI: 103-1 as regards ‘Materials’
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GRI: 103-2 as regards ‘Materials’
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GRI: 103-3 as regards ‘Materials’
Below reported is the weight of materials used in the production processes carried out by the companies of the Capital Group of Grupa Kęty S.A. In each of the segments emphasis has been placed on the effective use of raw materials. Actions have been taken to cooperate with those suppliers who are guided by the sustainable development idea. As regards our products, we apply a product life cycle approach, focusing on the search for new ecological applications. In that area, we conduct our own research and collaborate with scientific centres. The control of raw materials consumption takes place in accordance with the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standard requirements. Due to the specific nature of the Group production segments, the list of materials consumed is highly diverse.
The materials used by the FPS include: granulated plastic (PP, PE, PA, EVOH, etc.), aluminium foils, paper, plastic films (OPP, PET, PE, PA, etc.), paints, lacquers, adhesives and solvents. These materials are used to manufacture multi-layer plastic films, including high-barrier films, single- and multi-layer flexible laminates, including printed or coated ones. Prior to their purchase raw materials are approved for compliance with the requirements of the Food Law.
The objective of the companies of the Grupa Kęty S.A. Capital Group is to minimise the consumption of primary raw materials per ton of product sold, and increase the share of recycled materials in products. Compared to 2020, the EPS and the ASS increased the mass of aluminium scrap used by over 10%. The objective of the FPS is to minimise the consumption of materials per production unit of packaging, as well as higher share of FSC certified paper consumption. However, as regards the FPS, the production of packaging films and laminates is highly dependent on customer needs and their marketing activities. Frequently, the method of packing products and, thus, the packaging material change depending on the machinery capacity and market expectations.
Materials consumption in 2020, 2021, by type and weight
Materials consumption in 2020, 2021, by type and weight
| Capital Group | 2020 | 2021 | Change y/y | |
| Aluminium | Mg | 13,729 | 21,558 | 36% |
| Aluminium scrap | Mg | 32,057 | 35,910 | 11% |
| External aluminium billets, of which | Mg | 75,809 | 79,908 | 5% |
| companies located in Poland | Mg | 72,554 | 75,401 | 4% |
| other locations | Mg | 3,255 | 4,507 | 28% |
| Paints, lacquers, adhesives | Mg | 7,379 | 7,527 | 2% |
| Aluminium foil | Mg | 4,126 | 3,823 | -8% |
| PP, PET, PVC films | Mg | 4,427 | 4,005 | -11% |
| Plastic granulates | Mg | 72,925 | 74,841 | 3% |
| Paper | Mg | 10,818 | 10,458 | -3% |
| Other external aluminium semi-products, of which | Mg | 20,423 | 25,417 | 20% |
| companies located in Poland | Mg | 18,753 | 23,618 | 21% |
| other locations | Mg | 1,670 | 1,800 | 7% |
| Powder coatings | Mg | 1,167 | 1,498 | 22% |
| Plastic granulates | Mg | 1,442 | 1,435 | 0% |
| Chemical substances | Mg | 2,691 | 2,958 | 9% |
| Glass | Mg | 1,064 | 1,286 | 17% |
| Steel | Mg | 6,121 | 5,477 | -12% |
| Separators | Mg | 2,024 | 2,334 | 13% |
| Grupa KĘTY S.A. | 2020 | 2021 | Change y/y | |
| Aluminium | Mg | 13,729 | 21,558 | 36% |
| Alloy components | Mg | 450 | 630 | 29% |
| Master alloys | Mg | 840 | 1,362 | 38% |
| Aluminium scrap | Mg | 32,057 | 35,910 | 11% |
| Imported billets | Mg | 72,554 | 75,401 | 4% |