Creating a sustainable future: Van Leeuwen Impact – CO₂-reduced pipes in the Landi Bench by BURRI public elements AG
For over 80 years, the Landi Bench by BURRI public elements has been a familiar feature of public spaces in Switzerland. Designed for the Swiss National Exhibition in 1939 by Alfred Altherr and Charles Hoch, this iconic bench continues to shape urban and landscape environments today and is even found internationally, such as at the headquarters of Goldman Sachs in London. The history of the Landi Bench is a living example of how tradition and innovation can perfectly complement each other, adapting to changing needs over time.
The family-owned company BURRI public elements in Glattbrugg places great emphasis on using locally sourced, sustainably managed wood such as fir, ash, larch, and robinia. To further enhance their environmental impact, BURRI has recently adopted a new solution: transitioning from conventional steel pipes to CO₂-reduced Van Leeuwen Impact steel pipes, offered by Kindlimann AG. In May 2024, a first sample of these pipes was successfully tested, and by September, a binding order for 31 tons was placed. The delivery took place in November—naturally using our electric truck to meet the sustainability goals throughout the entire supply chain.
Sustainability and climate protection are the defining topics for our suppliers in the coming decades. The journey toward a low-emission steel world is challenging, but today, through partnerships with steel pipe producers, we can offer CO₂-reduced steel pipes under the Van Leeuwen Impact brand in varying emission levels—complete with certification. This allows clients such as BURRI public elements to use steel with a significantly reduced CO₂ footprint compared to conventional products.
The big goal is to do something good for the world, for future generations. The steel industry is making significant efforts to make production more environmentally friendly. This transformation starts now, addressing the needs of our customers and cooperating on projects like with BURRI public elements to improve their ecological footprint.
The cooperation between Kindlimann and BURRI is built on shared values and decades of partnership. The two companies know each other personally and maintain friendly relationships. The mutual projects, reliability, and alignment on sustainability goals make the cooperation particularly valuable. The Van Leeuwen Impact steel pipes help BURRI contribute to CO₂ reduction—without compromising on quality and durability.
Sustainability, Innovation, and Tradition United
The Landi Bench remains a time-honored icon, now enhanced with forward-thinking, environmentally friendly materials. Our Van Leeuwen Impact steel pipes are more than just a contribution to emission reduction; they represent a conscious decision for the planet. Kindlimann AG and BURRI public elements AG are writing a shared chapter for a sustainable future, offering proven Swiss quality and innovation.
The Hai Long Offshore Wind Project, situated 45–70 km off Taiwan’s Changhua coast, is set to deliver 1,022 MW in sustainable energy. Developed jointly by Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Northland Power Inc., and Gentari International Renewables, this ambitious project includes the Hai Long No. 2 and No. 3 wind farms.
Van Leeuwen supports this project by supplying high-yield seamless and welded tubulars and Hot Induction bends (J Tubes) with vulcanized rubber linings. Our products are vital in applications such as boat landings, intermediate platforms, and air vent pipes. In addition, Van Leeuwen Singapore, led by Damian Chia, is managing the supply chain, from procurement and bending to inspection and logistics, ensuring efficient door-to-door delivery.
With deep expertise from the upstream oil and gas sector, Van Leeuwen Asia brings a solid foundation to the emerging offshore renewables market, setting a new standard for project execution and supply chain excellence in Asia.
As the automotive industry evolves, the demand for innovative applications in vehicle components has grown, particularly in towing hooks. Van Leeuwen, a major player in the mobility and automotive sector, has capitalized on this trend by supplying over 150 million automotive parts worldwide annually. Notably, towing hooks have seen a surge in demand. While only 10% of new cars featured towing hooks a few years ago, this figure has climbed to 30% today, reflecting the increasing utility of towing solutions.
To support this growing need, Van Leeuwen provides specialized processing solutions for towing hook tubes, including cutting to length, CNC drilling, tube bending, lasering, and 3D laser cutting. Van Leeuwen also offers automated solutions, enabling efficiency and precision in tube processing across its IATF-certified facilities in Hungary and Slovenia. Van Leeuwen’s facilities are equipped with advanced machinery to handle tube cutting, deburring, pressing, bending, stamping, and drilling, meeting high standards for quality and reliability.
With a robust supply chain of round and square profiles sourced from top global suppliers, Van Leeuwen is well-positioned as Europe’s leading distributor of tubes. This combination of quality materials, advanced processing capabilities, and an efficient supply chain allows the company to meet the automotive industry's evolving needs for towing hook solutions.
With a robust supply chain of round and square profiles sourced from top global suppliers, Van Leeuwen is well-positioned as Europe’s leading distributor of tubes. This combination of quality materials, advanced processing capabilities, and an efficient supply chain allows the company to meet the automotive industry's evolving needs for towing hook solutions.
To support this growing need, Van Leeuwen provides specialized processing solutions for towing hook tubes, including cutting to length, CNC drilling, tube bending, lasering, and 3D laser cutting. Van Leeuwen also offers automated solutions, enabling efficiency and precision in tube processing across its IATF-certified facilities in Hungary and Slovenia. Van Leeuwen’s facilities are equipped with advanced machinery to handle tube cutting, deburring, pressing, bending, stamping, and drilling, meeting high standards for quality and reliability.
As the automotive industry evolves, the demand for innovative applications in vehicle components has grown, particularly in towing hooks. Van Leeuwen, a major player in the mobility and automotive sector, has capitalized on this trend by supplying over 150 million automotive parts worldwide annually. Notably, towing hooks have seen a surge in demand. While only 10% of new cars featured towing hooks a few years ago, this figure has climbed to 30% today, reflecting the increasing utility of towing solutions.
Sustainability, Innovation, and Tradition United
The Landi Bench remains a time-honored icon, now enhanced with forward-thinking, environmentally friendly materials. Our Van Leeuwen Impact steel pipes are more than just a contribution to emission reduction; they represent a conscious decision for the planet. Kindlimann AG and BURRI public elements AG are writing a shared chapter for a sustainable future, offering proven Swiss quality and innovation.
The big goal is to do something good for the world, for future generations. The steel industry is making significant efforts to make production more environmentally friendly. This transformation starts now, addressing the needs of our customers and cooperating on projects like with BURRI public elements to improve their ecological footprint.
The cooperation between Kindlimann and BURRI is built on shared values and decades of partnership. The two companies know each other personally and maintain friendly relationships. The mutual projects, reliability, and alignment on sustainability goals make the cooperation particularly valuable. The Van Leeuwen Impact steel pipes help BURRI contribute to CO₂ reduction—without compromising on quality and durability.
The family-owned company BURRI public elements in Glattbrugg places great emphasis on using locally sourced, sustainably managed wood such as fir, ash, larch, and robinia. To further enhance their environmental impact, BURRI has recently adopted a new solution: transitioning from conventional steel pipes to CO₂-reduced Van Leeuwen Impact steel pipes, offered by Kindlimann AG. In May 2024, a first sample of these pipes was successfully tested, and by September, a binding order for 31 tons was placed. The delivery took place in November—naturally using our electric truck to meet the sustainability goals throughout the entire supply chain.
Sustainability and climate protection are the defining topics for our suppliers in the coming decades. The journey toward a low-emission steel world is challenging, but today, through partnerships with steel pipe producers, we can offer CO₂-reduced steel pipes under the Van Leeuwen Impact brand in varying emission levels—complete with certification. This allows clients such as BURRI public elements to use steel with a significantly reduced CO₂ footprint compared to conventional products.
For over 80 years, the Landi Bench by BURRI public elements has been a familiar feature of public spaces in Switzerland. Designed for the Swiss National Exhibition in 1939 by Alfred Altherr and Charles Hoch, this iconic bench continues to shape urban and landscape environments today and is even found internationally, such as at the headquarters of Goldman Sachs in London. The history of the Landi Bench is a living example of how tradition and innovation can perfectly complement each other, adapting to changing needs over time.
Creating a sustainable future: Van Leeuwen Impact – CO₂-reduced pipes in the Landi Bench by BURRI public elements AG
