Mission statement
Quality moulding for the global market
Eisenwerk Arnstadt GmbH (EWA) is an internationally recognised iron foundry. We stand for 90 years of experience in the development and production of high-quality cast products.
The core business activity is the production of brake block soles and brake blocks for national and international rail transport. We have established ourselves as a leading European company in this field. We also produce high-quality castings for customers in the mechanical engineering, vehicle and power station construction sectors. Securing our financial stability and expanding our market position are key to our thoughts and actions.
Guarantee for satisfied customers and flawless quality
We assure our wide-ranging customer base of consistently high quality based on guaranteed properties. Customer satisfaction is our top priority and is determined by product quality, adherence to delivery dates, competitive prices and targeted communication. Our aim is to deliver flawless castings, which is why quality assurance is a central component of all our company divisions. We are constantly optimising our products, processes and efficiency through continuous improvement processes (CIP) - this is the only way we can meet our high standards.
Commitment to employee well-being
We are a responsible employer that focusses on job security. We expect our employees to make targeted and creative use of their professional expertise, to be willing to take responsibility and to work together as colleagues.
All employees are responsible for the quality of their respective work and decision-making areas and therefore ultimately for the success of our activities. We support our employees in determining their own personal career paths and offer opportunities for internal and external further training.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees in our work. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. We regard the elimination of discrimination in any form as a building block for successful cooperation in our company.
Earnings for securing the future and growth
In order to secure our future, the company's profitability must allow us to offset risks and make necessary investments from our own funds wherever possible. Earnings are primarily used to secure the future and are utilised to realign the product range in order to further expand our market position.
Focus on sustainability
We recognise our ecological responsibility towards society and future generations. Our aim is to continuously improve in-house environmental protection through the conscientious use of resources and the further optimisation of environmentally harmful processes. We understand our role in the raw material cycle and act responsibly in the recycling of ferrous materials. Compliance with legal standards and self-imposed obligations is a matter of course. In order to be able to achieve sustainable development in partnership between business and society, we participate in the Thuringia Sustainability Agreement.
