20.10.2023
The sustainability practiced at Fritschi AG Swiss Bindings
Sustainability has always been anchored in the DNA of Fritschi and accompanies the work of the entire team day after day. The careful use of resources already begins with the development and construction. The selection of materials is deliberately designed for a long lifespan.
«It is the obligation of all of us to act responsibly and with foresight.»
Eiger Mönch Jungfrau – UNESCO World Heritage Jungfrau-Aletsch
The passion ski touring bindings
Fritschi AG Swiss Bindings is a small company with over 50 years of experience in the develop-ment, design and manufacture of ski touring bindings of the latest technology.
Family managed company
Manufacturer of Swiss Made high-tech ski touring bindings
Located in the heart of the mountains in the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site
Present in 30 countries
50+ years of expertise
+/- 35 employees
The vision
«Our vision is to make dreams of perfect ski touring come true out in the mountains».
To ensure that this remains the case in the future, a sustainable commitment is unavoidable. It is essential to preserve the Alps in their present form and thus maintain them as the basis of life for future generations.
The holistic approach to sustainability
Fritschi Swiss Bindings lives a holistic sustainability in which the people, the products and the company as well as our partners are fully included.
The employees – the fundament
The expertise of our employees is the foundation of our sustainable success. We have a social responsibility; their health and well-being and the idea of integration are close to our hearts. We strive for a long-term relationship and are committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
«We stand up for equality and inclusion. For example, it is a matter of course for us to reinte-grate people with limitations into the working world».
The development – innovative and durable products
Our mission is to exceed all expectations with the production of the lightest ski touring bindings without limit in terms of per-formance and safety, as well as to fully meet the needs and demands.
A long life, the possibility of repair and packaging with the smallest possible footprint are part of the development. In the selection of materials, we pay attention to quality, long life and reuse. The material procurement, the production of the individ-ual parts and the assembly to the finished product take place in Switzerland with very short transport routes.
Fritschi bindings are Swiss Made – from concept to sustainable product.
The partners – at eye level
We are committed to long-term cooperation. Be it with the spe-cialized trade, suppliers, sales partners or our partner moun-tain schools and ambassadors. We tackle challenges together as a team. Thanks to the bun-dling of our partners’ expertise, we find suitable and sustaina-ble solutions. This close coop-eration enables us to continu-ously develop products and services and adapt them to new needs.
We are located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A sus-tainable commitment and cooperation with the UNESCO World Heritage Jungfrau-Aletsch Swiss Alps is therefore very close to our hearts.
Voluntary landscape conservation work by Fritschi employees. Enhancement measures for the capercaillie above Reichenbach in the Jungfrau-Aletsch Swiss Alps UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The production – in the heart of the Alps
Fritschi Swiss Bindings is located in the heart of the Alps, in Reichenbach in the Bernese Oberland. The workplaces in production and in the offices are generously and ergonomically designed. Safety and health of the team are always in the foreground.
The production facility of Fritschi Swiss Bindings is certified by TÜV SÜD. The certification is checked annually with a production site inspection by TÜV SÜD and confirms a flawless and consistent production quality.
The comprehensive investments in reducing energy requirements and in own and sustainable energy production are ultimately components of a sustainable product.
The building, constructed in 2000, has undergone energy optimi-zation during the last two years. The building envelope has been insulated with modern thermal insulation and a new heating sys-tem, fed with wood pellets from sustainable local production, will provide the premises with heat in winter. The installed photovolta-ic system covers our annual energy needs and also supplies the charging stations for electric cars with solar power. With an LED lighting system, the power consumption is additionally reduced.
The Quality and the service – long enjoyment of the binding
The long life as well as the reparability belong to the Fritschi bindings like the functionality, safety and performance.
With the dense service network via the specialized dealers, we offer a fast, efficient and uncomplicated service on the spot. With competent advice before and customer-oriented support after the purchase. The bindings are designed for a long service life and can be repaired at least eight years after purchase thanks to the availability of spare parts.
The innovation – also in the future
Ski touring will continue to evolve in many facets. Fritschi wants to actively contribute to this. Covering the wide range of needs with innovative solutions remains our mission.
The lightweight Xenic – secure hold and prevention of pre-release in downhill skiing without locking the system, ensured by exceptional, horizontally moving pin levers.
