PROMZ VAK 2022-03

U uma Schreibgeräte Ullmann GmbH uma Schreibgeräte – sustainability in focus Our company uma Schreibgeräte Ullmann GmbH is one of the leading global manufacturers of pens as promotional materials. As one of the most innovative German pen producers, our demand for quality is our highest priority. Through constant investments, we have continuously optimised our production processes and also strengthened the site of Fischerbach in the beautiful Black Forest. In 1949, the company’s founder, Fritz Ullmann, turned a revolut ionary idea into reali t y: he transformed simple ballpoint pens into successful adver t ising media. Today we employ more than 250 employees at our headquarters in Fischerbach in southwest Germany. With sales of more than 80 million advertising media per year, we reach satisfied customers all over the world. uma stands for a healthy, internationally- oriented company development that is not just focused on the sale of products but also cares for their employees. Tradition based on constant innovation Creativity, fantasy, empathy and courage are required in order to try out new things. This is how we always come up with new, innovative ideas at uma. Integrating our employees into strategic plans and frequently inquiring about our customers’ needs enable us to recognise market needs as quickly as possible and to be faster than the competition. Af ter 2019, we have once again made it to the top of the TOP 100 innovation competition for the year 2022. In the independent selection process, our innovative processes and innovative management in particular gained us high marks. We impressively demonstrated that future-oriented behaviour is also reflected in innovative products such as our uma RECYCLED PET PEN series. The use of alternative materials and the investment in new production processes place uma among the TOP 100 of the most innovative SMEs in Germany. Sustainability as a factor of success To ensure sustainable development, an important aspect for us is to take a holistic view of the three components: economics, environment and society. In collaboration with Climate Partner, our headquarters in Fischerbach is 100% climate neutral – this includes the processing of all uma pens. The unavoidable emissions are compensated through climate protection projects. We consciously focus on investing in our region. The forest protection project in Freiburg aims to protect our valuable rural environment. Facts: • Emissions of 4,220,073 kg CO2 compensated to date • Our production in Fischerbach is 100% climate neutral • 40 product series manufactured, processed and delivered climate neutral • Climate neutral company since 2019 “We are proud to be a third-generation family company and to lead it into the future with innovative power and fresh ideas.” Ullmann Family 116

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