UTM Lübeck
Since its establishment in 1996, UTM Umwelt-Technik-Metallrecycling GmbH has been developing customized solutions and specialized expertise for the safe, compliant, and sustainable disposal of gas cylinders and pressure vessels at the end of their lifecycle.
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Our commitments
Protecting the environment
Protecting the environment is our mission and core motivation. All our processes and services are strategically designed to combine environmental responsibility with technical efficiency:
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Maximizing material recycling (e.g., steels, solvents) in line with circular economy principles
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Preventing emissions of hazardous gases and those contributing to global warming
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Reducing our energy consumption through efficient systems and resource-saving processes
Through these efforts, we actively contribute to a sustainable future, providing environmentally responsible disposal solutions that meet the highest standards of safety and quality
Protecting the environment is our mission and core motivation. All our processes and services are strategically designed to combine environmental responsibility with technical efficiency:
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Maximizing material recycling (e.g., steels, solvents) in line with circular economy principles
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Preventing emissions of hazardous gases and those contributing to global warming
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Reducing our energy consumption through efficient systems and resource-saving processes
Through these efforts, we actively contribute to a sustainable future, providing environmentally responsible disposal solutions that meet the highest standards of safety and quality
Staying one step ahead for our customers
Continuous improvement and innovation are at the core of our industrial approach. We consistently optimize our processes to:
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Proactively anticipate regulatory developments and ensure compliance with industry standards
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Remain at the forefront of waste recovery and treatment technologies
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Meet the unique needs of each customer and industrial sector with precision
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Offer cost-effective solutions with the best cost-performance ratio, always meeting agreed-upon deadlines
By doing so, we ensure that our customers can rely on us not only today but also in the future, trusting in sustainable, compliant, and future-proof disposal solutions.
Continuous improvement and innovation are at the core of our industrial approach. We consistently optimize our processes to:
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Proactively anticipate regulatory developments and ensure compliance with industry standards
-
Remain at the forefront of waste recovery and treatment technologies
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Meet the unique needs of each customer and industrial sector with precision
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Offer cost-effective solutions with the best cost-performance ratio, always meeting agreed-upon deadlines
By doing so, we ensure that our customers can rely on us not only today but also in the future, trusting in sustainable, compliant, and future-proof disposal solutions.
Taking care of our employees
Our core business involves the safe handling of pressurized cylinders, including defective containers that may contain hazardous substances. This is why safety is our top priority, going well beyond legal requirements.
We ensure that all safety measures are consistently and comprehensively implemented across all areas, including:
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Transport, storage, and containment of gas cylinders
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The use of appropriate protective equipment for our employees
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Regular, hands-on training for our teams to maintain high safety standards
In addition to technical and organizational measures, we foster a safety-focused corporate culture built on mutual care and trust. At our company, every employee looks out for one another – just like in a family. This approach creates a working environment where everyone can feel safe, valued, and respected.
Our core business involves the safe handling of pressurized cylinders, including defective containers that may contain hazardous substances. This is why safety is our top priority, going well beyond legal requirements.
We ensure that all safety measures are consistently and comprehensively implemented across all areas, including:
-
Transport, storage, and containment of gas cylinders
-
The use of appropriate protective equipment for our employees
-
Regular, hands-on training for our teams to maintain high safety standards
In addition to technical and organizational measures, we foster a safety-focused corporate culture built on mutual care and trust. At our company, every employee looks out for one another – just like in a family. This approach creates a working environment where everyone can feel safe, valued, and respected.
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Our history
August 1996
Foundation of Umwelttechnik Metallrecycling GmbH
May 2001
Inauguration of acetylene cylinder processing plant
October 2003
Start of processing of hazardous gas cylinders
September 2007
Séché Environnement acquires UTM GmbH
June 2008
Successful test for our TSB 300 container, which withstands the explosion of an acetylene cylinder for the first time.
September 2008
Certification of our recovery container for hazardous gas cylinders with IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) permit.
Our certifications
We are constantly striving to improve, measure our impact, and achieve the highest standards in quality, energy efficiency, and sustainable environmental performance.
Quality management
Environmental performance
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Practical information
Contact
Alt-Herrenwyk 12
23569 Lübeck
Tel : +49 451 3020940
Fax : +49 451 3020938
Contact
Office
Lisa Dreßler
Head of Sales
Melissa Schweitzer
Notifications
Timon D. Henseler
Managing Director
Wolfgang Steinborn
Accounting, Human Resources and Controlling
Andreas Keller
Recoveries, Emergencies and Safety – 24/7
UTM Umwelt-Technik Metallrecycling GmbH
Phone 24/7 : +49 451-30 20 940
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