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Techmetals
has always taken a
very
proactive approach to environmental compliance, recognizing the importance
to protect the environment, the community, their employees and the corporate future.
C, Environmental
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Team was
established in the first quarter of 1992 and follows the Continuous Improvement
Team format established in all functional areas. The current team consists of the
Nickel and Chrome Division Directors, the Laboratory Manager, the Director of Continuous
Improvement, the Manager of Special Projects, and the Director of Quality
&
Engineering (Team Leader).
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Weekly
meetings are held to coordinate projects, review environmental regulations
and technology that has an Impact on operations, review of training programs, and
address the multitude of issues so critical in maintaining environmental compliance
today and for tomorrow The Environmental Team recognizes the importance in keeping
the internal and external customers informed of Techmetals' commitment and
effort regarding the environment.
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A few
of the highlights accomplished in 1993 include the following:
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1. Development of a
new Environmental Corporate Objective and a Strategic Plan for 1994 outlining specific detailed tasks, including an ultimate goal to close loop all production facilities.
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2. Team participation
on the local review committee established by the local Dayton Sewer District in
developing new effluent standards
for metal finishers. After several months of meetings, the new standards have been
accepted by Ohio EPA and are currently being reviewed by Region 5.
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3. Purchase and installation
of a new effluent treatment facility in the Research and Development building.
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4. Further development
of a new technology purification system to support the Chrome Division in maintaining
process control of the plating solutions and the close loop status of the facility.
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5. Team members have
attended a number of seminars and conferences on every aspect of environmental compliance including
new technology, training, conservation and regulation updates on local state and
Federal guidelines. '
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6. A number of employees
have
received training
certification in emergency response techniques, waste treatment facility operation
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and improved
material handling
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and control
of raw materials.
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7. Chemical inventories
have also been reduced to a minimum with the cooperation of our chemical suppliers
in establishing just in time scheduling to support operational needs.
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8. The establishment
of new cost centers with the finance department to track the substantial costs
m maintaining the reporting, training and technology necessary to meet the increasingly
challenging environmental regulations being focused on the metal finishing industry
today.
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While developing the strategic environmental plan for 1994, it was
~ulte
startling as management realized the extent of the corporate commitment
in time and financial resources allocated to environmental compliance activities.
Techmetals feels it is important for customers to understand the extent of the impact
of environmental regulations on the metal finishing industry and Techmetals efforts
to address these Issues responsibly.
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Techmetals
is confident that these efforts will provide the insurance for today and the future
in the ability to operate these facilities in a responsible manner and continue
to support customers with high
quality metal finishing coatings..
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