We contribute to a circular economy

How do you make sure that the quality of your cartridges match that of original toner cartridges? What are the benefits of recycled toners from a sustainability point of view?

We make a distinction between original, recycled (rebuilt) and remanufactured (new-built). There are also major differences in quality and sustainable value.

Our Klima-Toners (rebuilt) do a lot more for climate neutrality than original or new-built products. By reusing the cartridge body itself, we’re already eliminating the consumption of raw materials such as petroleum and metals. The fact that we produce locally makes our transport routes that much shorter. And then there’s the price – when you buy one of our toners as opposed to other recycled or replica products, you save up to 60%. Plus, the returns rate is a lot lower. We rely on tried and tested engineering for our products. Our production is ISO-9001-certified, and we do all our manufacturing by DIN-33870 standards.  New-built products may be cheaper. But their pollutants can also be a health hazard for the user, not to mention their negative impact on the environment. That’s why I recommend opting for a high-quality product made in Germany. The law of economics makes it impossible for you to get a lot of value for little money. That means if you buy cheap, you end up buying twice.

How does your service benefit your customers in their day-to-day office management?

Solid engineering, which is the foundation of any high-quality product. If our customers experience any issues with the product, they have a contact person to consult them or even come by to fix the issue on site. Defective products from Asia are often thrown away because of their low price point and lack of customer service. Frustrated users usually avoid exploring alternative products. Instead, they go back to buying the expensive original, which is a huge loss for our environment. In our manufacturing process, we follow DIN standards for recycled products. The Covid-19 pandemic caused tons of supply bottlenecks and long transport routes all over the world. But we weren’t experiencing those difficulties. Thanks to our warehousing and short routes, we were able to continue to supply our customers in Germany.

Which sectors do you supply?

We have a mixed customer base. Several of them are public sector clients that we win through tenders. Especially authorities and other public sector institutions still need large amounts of printed documents. We’re seeing a trend towards sustainability and eco-friendly products. Also, regional/social criteria are becoming more and more important. But there’s still room for improvement: public tenders usually come with a whole list of demands, while smaller public clients are more flexible. They can detach themselves from tenders and decide for themselves what really matters to them.

But there are many other sectors that understand the potential of recycled toner cartridges, from education and healthcare to industrial and SME clients. Even small craft businesses are rethinking how they buy.