At FORLAM, the art of processing steel is based on expertise that has been gathered over centuries. A long tradition of rigour and high expectations that the Group insists on passing to new generations. With this goal, there is a large emphasis put on the importance of training teams, whether in mastering or changing careers. This is a commitment to excellence that is respected by international standards, and essential to working with the most demanding industrial sectors, such as aviation, automotive and rail.
Deeply rooted in the company culture, respect for people and the environment is a founding value that guides the Group’s actions. Respect for customer needs by offering increasingly more effective and long-lasting steels; respect for the teams by continuously trying to improve working conditions in the factory; respect for the planet by implementing environmentally-friendly procedures to result in better managed water and energy consumption and an increasing use of recycled steels.
Encourage team work. Make sure to pass on to younger generations. Prioritise “getting on with it” for decisions coming down from above. Across the board, from the headquarters to production sites, the team spirit represents one of the keys to success for the Group. The cooperation between different profiles and expertises, the development of interdisciplinary projects and management’s ability to listen are very much factors that contribute to making this mindset so dynamic every day.
Although a historical landmark in the steel industry, FORLAM sets itself apart by its creativity, perseverance and ability to innovate. With the ambition to stand among the European leaders in each one of its markets, FORLAM invests every year in improving its production processes, in developing more effective and responsible steels, and in offering custom solutions, as close as possible to the customer’s needs.
In the face of the great environmental, societal and ethical challenges that the world must conquer, FORLAM group would like to contribute as a responsible industry member. Conscious of the impact of its operations on the planet, FORLAM is committed to an ESR approach, which applies across the company, from the headquarters to the production sites.
In a declaration of concrete measures, FORLAM group is committed to:
