SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
AND WEEE COMPLIANCE

1. Designed for Longevity

Each Z-Press press tool is built to last, with a reinforced hydraulic system, robust electronic components, and modular assemblies.

• 10,000+ press cycles until calibration and servicing or 1 year of use.
• Replaceable jaws, heads, and battery packs extend tool life and reduce waste.
• Continuous feedback from installers and service engineers drives iterative design improvements.

Result: Fewer tools scrapped. More tools reused, refurbished, and kept in circulation.

2. Modular & Maintainable Design

Zupper’s design philosophy emphasises modularity and easy disassembly, key principles of circular design under WEEE.

• Components can be easily separated for servicing or recycling.
• Non-destructive fasteners and quick-connect battery housings enable efficient repair.
• Individual modules (motor, electronics, hydraulic section) can be replaced independently.

This approach reduces material waste, simplifies servicing, and improves recovery rates at end-of-life.

3. Reduced Environmental Footprint

Manufacturing processes at Zupper’s facilities incorporate energy-efficient production lines and ISO 14001 environmental management systems.

• Optimised use of recyclable aluminium, copper, and steel.
• Responsible supplier sourcing to minimise embodied carbon.
• Recyclable cardboard packaging replaces traditional blister plastics.

All Z-Press products carry the crossed-out wheeled bin and battery recycling symbols, clear indicators of compliance and environmental responsibility.

4. Take-Back Scheme for End-of-Life Tools

When your Z-Press tool reaches end-of-life, it doesn’t go to waste. Through our Take-Back Scheme, tools and lithium-ion batteries are collected, inspected, and either refurbished for reuse or recycled through Approved Authorised Treatment Facilities (AATFs).

Returned components are carefully segregated:

• Metals → recycled for new components
• Plastics → repurposed or recovered
• Electronics & Batteries → processed by certified recyclers to recover cobalt, lithium, and copper
• Every returned unit is logged in our traceability system, supporting transparent WEEE reporting and continuous improvement.

5. Continuous Improvement

Our engineering partnership with Zupper ensures WEEE compliance isn’t static, it evolves with technology and regulation.

Each year, we:

• Review recovery performance with our recyclers
• Introduce design upgrades to improve disassembly and material recovery
• Submit our annual WEEE Declaration of Compliance through Valpak

Z-Press & Zupper – Building Circular Tools for a Low-Carbon Future

By designing for durability, repairability, and recyclability, Zupper ensures every Z-Press tool not only performs better but also supports the UK’s circular economy targets and Net Zero ambitions.

Learn more about our environmental commitments

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