Meeting compliance requirements while establishing sustainable and safe operating practices is a top priority for metalworking operations, chemical processors, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and many other industries.
The High Cost of Industrial Wastewater Compliance A 2023 National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) study estimated that U.S. federal regulations will cost approximately $350 billion in 2022, particularly damaging smaller companies. “To put this figure in perspective, it is larger than the individual economies of 29 U.S. states,” the NAM report states. Other findings in the report: Small manufacturing firms […]
Recommendations for Re-engaging Equipment Projects in an Uncertain Economy Nobody can predict with certainty when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, which soared to their highest levels in more than 20 years, nor how many cuts will occur. Nevertheless, most financial experts agree that the outlook for lower financing costs looks promising. If your company suspended or paused capital […]
Even minor improvements to a metal scrap processing system can have a big impact on operations. Here are three such examples of cost-effective upgrades shown to improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. 1. Keep stringy wads of metal scrap moving with a bundle breaker. Stubborn bushy bundles of metal scrap often cause processing delays at metalworking operations. Metal processing conveyance […]
New regulations to control Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) pollution are imminent. The regulations for these “forever chemicals” will inevitably affect the industries that are sources of PFAS contamination as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks to hold polluters accountable. Here’s what you need to know to get ready for this next chapter in safe water policies. Q: What’s […]
