“Tableware made from natural raw materials
in a family-run business firmly rooted in the region—that is what we stand for!”
in a family-run business firmly rooted in the region—that is what we stand for!”
Friedrich Riess
Sustainable thinking since generations
Ecological vision and social responsibility
The manufacturing facility is powered by green electricity from hydroelectric plants on the Ybbs River, which have been generating power since 1926. Waste heat from the kiln is utilized in an energy-efficient manner to dry the products and heat the production hall.
In the selection of our raw material providers, we take short
transport routes and environmentally-friendly means of transport such as
trains and ships into account alongside quality. This strengthens the
region and protects the environment.
Many manual work steps must be taken by the Riess team before a piece of
distinctive enamelware leaves the production site. The team’s passion
for quality has its roots in the company’s social commitment.
Riess has been reporting since 2008
Riess thinks long-term and does not want to harm nature with his production. For Riess, sustainability is not a trend to jump on. Riess has been producing with its own hydropower since 1926. Since 2008, the company has regularly reported on its efforts to conserve resources and produce long-lasting enamel products for healthy cooking. In addition to CO2-neutral production using our own hydropower, attempts are also being made in other areas to conserve all resources and optimize their use. All of these measures can be read in detail in the Riess sustainability report. In addition, the company has regularly undergone the strict, three-stage certification process of the international, independent and independent organization Green Brands since 2013. The seal is an EU-wide protected guarantee seal for ecologically sustainable brands.
Deep rooted in the region
„We have been manufacturing in Ybbsitz since 1550, so the region is very dear to us.“ Friedrich Riess
The firm is an old-established business in the mar- ket town of Ybbsitz. With a workforce of more than 100, RIESS KELOMAT is an important em- ployer in the region. Up to 48% of employees are drawn from the local community.
Well-trained employees are the lifeblood of a healthy economy and the backbone of the com- pany. We are therefore dedicated to investing time and money in training young people and commit- ting ourselves to regional development projects.
