AboutKARL SCHNELL GmbH & Co. KG
PARTNER TO THE FOOD INDUSTRY
For more than 70 years the name KARL SCHNELL has become an international term in the food industry. It represents a machinery construction company which combines perfected technology with constant innovation. By consistent application of this concept, we have become a leader in the field.
Nowadays the key business activities of KS are seen in the development and production of machines and lines for the industrial processing of meat, petfood, delicatessen and processed cheese.
KS offers a wide range of food processing machinery to the market, which encompasses a diversity of systems. From individual machines to complete production lines. From intake of raw materials to portioning. Including the necessary planning and implementation, the installation and setting up, plus operator training for our customers.
This extensive brief is achieved by the co-operation of over 300 employees with technical know-how and commitment, in both production premises in Germany – Winterbach and Creglingen – as well as in our subsidiaries in France, USA and Russia.
Corporate Social Responsibility
As a medium-sized family business, we feel responsible for making our contribution to sustainable business. That is why we implement our own guidelines and principles on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at our locations. This includes topics such as the environment, sustainability as well as human and labour rights.
Social fairness – environmental and economic sustainability
We pay attention to fair business practices, we pursue an employee-oriented human resources policy, we use natural resources sparingly to protect the climate and the environment, we also take responsibility in the supply chain and expect the same in the commitment of our employees on site.
Issues such as occupational safety and health, but also environmentally friendly energy use and fair raw material procurement are of particular concern to us. This is regularly measured and monitored against our guidelines, in line with our industry and the size of our company.
