Ethics, Safety, Quality: Satinal’s STRATO® interlayers, European excellence

In an increasingly competitive global market, the glass industry is facing a crucial turning point where quality, ethics, and sustainability can no longer be overlooked. While several European distributors and competitors rely heavily on importing EVA film interlayers from Asian countries to cut costs and undermine European manufacturers, STRATO® interlayers stands firm in its commitment to excellence, proud to guarantee a production that is 100% Made in Italy, ISO 9001 certified and EPD validated.

It is also a matter of transparency, and corporate social responsibility. Choosing STRATO® means embracing a fully traceable supply chain that respects highest quality and safety standards. This is a stark contrast to competitors who import products manufactured under labor and safety conditions that fall entirely below western standards. It is not just hearsay. Recently, Satinal experienced this situation firsthand while visiting some Chinese manufacturing hubs. The safety standards of the machinery and the workers’ conditions are neither classifiable nor comparable to standards and regulations that European companies must comply with. European producers are bound by strict regulations, heavy bureaucratic compliance, and substantial investments to ensure workers' safety and environmental protection. Indeed, buying interlayers outside the EU and reselling them locally as equivalent products undermines fair competition and compromises the integrity of our economy.

In addition to these market dynamics, certain European companies continue to employ ambiguous marketing strategies. By utilizing subtle branding cues, they create confusion about the real origin of products. This ongoing lack of clarity underscores the growing need for enhanced transparency and stricter adherence to origin-labeling standards within the industry.

A cornerstone of Satinal’s corporate identity, the 100% Made in Italy certification together with the EPD deliver a clear, verifiable promise of excellence to professionals and consumers. Every product features a unique tracking code and a specialized hologram to secure maximum anti-counterfeiting protection. Furthermore, the EPD delivers comprehensive 'cradle-to-gate' data on potential environmental impacts. This empowers architects and builders to make informed, data-driven decisions, enabling them to select materials with a transparent environmental footprint and actively support sustainable projects.

These results were achieved through a European supply chain that Satinal developed over more than ten years in the industry, coupled with strong relationships forged with international chemical companies and suppliers.

The shift toward more ethical sourcing is already a reality in highly regulated sectors like solar energy, where leading companies strictly audit their suppliers.

Satinal believes it is time for the glass industry to follow suit. Serious, forward-thinking companies must start paying closer attention to these issues, recognizing that a lower price tag often hides high ethical and structural risks.

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