Current product passport version: 2.1 | Last updated: 08.08.2025
Product notifications
Issued by Nordic Hardware Import AS at 15.09.2025
Clarification on Product Marking
We would like to inform customers that the stamped marking on certain batches of this hinge reads “Stainless Steel”. However, the actual materials used include: Recycled Steel (main body) and Stainless Steel Pins (fasteners only).
The marking does not affect product quality, durability, or safety, but we recognize the importance of material transparency, especially for those with specific installation requirements or environmental preferences.
There is no safety or performance risk, and the hinge is fully functional and meets all stated specifications. This notice is for informational purposes only.
We are updating future production runs to reflect correct material composition on the product marking.
DPPAlpha Hinge
The DPPAlpha Hinge is more than just hardware; it’s a commitment. Crafted from recycled steel sourced from reclaimed industrial materials and post-consumer metal waste, this door hinge is strong, long-lasting, and helps reduce landfill burden while giving new life to materials that would otherwise be discarded.
Average Carbon Footprint: 1 to 2 kg CO₂e per hinge.
Average Usage of Water: 85 to 100 liters of water per hinge.
Lifecycle Rating Scale: A to E
| Brand: DPPAlpha | Main Fabric: 100% Recycled Steel |
| Origin: Bangladesh | Production date: 15.09.2025 |
| GUID: DHG20250034 | EAN: 7090052090015 |
| Color: Silver | Batch: DPPA-0522 |
| Weight: 85 grams (3.0 oz) | Finish: Powder-coated |
Material origin
Origin of Raw Materials: Recycled steel billets
Supplier: VietSteel Reclaim Co., Ltd.
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Details: Supplied 500 kg recycled steel billets from post-industrial scrap and reclaimed construction materials.
Transport to Bangladesh
Transport Company: AsiaFreight Global Logistics
Route: Ho Chi Minh City → Port of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Mode: Sea freight
Estimated Emissions: 0.8 kg CO₂e per hinge (shared container)
Production in Bangladesh
Manufacturer: PrecisionMetal Hardware Ltd.
Address: Savar Industrial Zone, Dhaka 1340, Bangladesh
Notes: 5,000 hinges produced in batch #DPPH-0922. Powder-coated finish using low-VOC process. Corrosion tested to 100,000 cycles.
Local transport
Logistics Partner: Bangalog Cargo Express
Route: Dhaka → Port of Chittagong
Mode: Road (Eco fleet)
Export from Bangladesh
Shipping Carrier: Maersk Line – MV Greentide 74
Route: Chittagong → Rotterdam Port, Netherlands
Estimated Duration: 14 days
Estimated Emissions: 0.4 kg CO₂e (per hinge)
EU Customs Entry
Port of Entry: Rotterdam Customs Terminal, Netherlands
Inspection Cleared: Standard hardware goods (Code 8302.10)
No delays or compliance issues
Transport to Norway
Carrier: NordFreight EU–Nordic Division
Route: Rotterdam → Oslo via truck
Border Checkpoint: Svinesund Customs, Norway
Notes: Cleared on 21.06.2025 (No excise required)
Importer receives shipment
Importer: Nordic Apparel Import AS
Address: Drammensveien 130, 0277 Oslo, Norway
Org. No.: 998877665
Batch logged in import register (Altinn)
Distribution to store
Retail Store: Vev & Verdi Jernvare
Address: Markens gate 22, 4611 Kristiansand, Norway
Product ready for sale
Product available to consumers
Composition
Materials
Chemical Safety
- Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
- RoHS compliant: No restricted hazardous substances used
- REACH compliant: Manufactured using closed-loop dyeing with no harmful residuals
- Safety: Free of lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium – safe for residential and commercial use
Measures in place to reduce emissions and eliminate toxic chemical use throughout supply chain:
- Closed-loop steel recycling system
- Water reuse during cooling and cleaning processes
- No use of chromate conversion or lead-based finishes
Supply Chain
Manufacturer
PrecisionMetal Hardware Ltd.
Savar Industrial Zone, Dhaka 1340, Bangladesh
Importer
Nordic Steel Import AS
Drammensveien 130, 0277 Oslo, Norway
Shipping Carrier
- AsiaFreight Global Logistics
- Bangalog Cargo Express
- Maersk Line – MV Greentide 74
- NordFreight EU–Nordic Division
Certifications and Standards
Ocean Safe Standard (OSS)
Certifies that a product’s manufacturing and packaging processes pose no harm to marine ecosystems.
Ethical Production Verified (EPV)
Ensures that a product has been manufactured under fair, transparent, and humane working conditions.
ReKraft Packaging Mark (ReKPa)
Ensures packaging is made from 100% recycled kraft paper materials, reinforcing sustainable and waste-reducing packaging solutions.
Tags
sustainable
corrosion-resistant
lightweight
long-lasting
weather-resistant
recyclable
eco-friendly
plastic-free packaging
ethically made
Assets
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