Made in Oregon, more sustainably
Here’s one secret to sustainable manufacturing: it isn’t always rocket science. Sometimes, simple technology can unleash vital savings...
Here’s one secret to sustainable manufacturing: it isn’t always rocket science. Sometimes, simple technology can unleash vital savings and a competitive edge—if manufacturers know where to look.
A crowd of 40-plus professionals from Oregon’s manufacturing sector gathered in Portland to share this secret and others at OEC’s Advancing Sustainable Manufacturing in Oregon workshop last week.
Manufacturers can shave $100 off an electricity bill just by fixing one leak in an air compressor system—and that’s just one of a dozen tricks Mark Biederbeck has up his sleeve. Brian Penttila showed the crowd how factoring worker health and consumer safety into product design can keep a business from stepping out of the frying pan and into the fire.
We brought in experts in pollution prevention, energy efficiency, supply chain and the environment, all focused on helping Oregon's manufacturing businesses become more efficient and competitive.
All attendees had a chance to show their innovative stuff when Mark challenged them to shave energy costs off the process of assembling a wire kitchen whisk.
With market uncertainty and global competition weighing heavily on Oregon manufacturers, the timing has never been better to take advantage of sustainability concepts. Oregon businesses that invest in materials saving and hazard reduction today will reap the most benefits to both reputation and bottom line.
And for OEC, an organization dedicated to the well-being of people and the environment, sustainable business is a cornerstone in the foundation of a healthy Oregon. That’s why we’re pleased to have gathered a dedicated crowd for our Advancing Sustainable Manufacturing in Oregon workshop, the latest event in our Green Chemistry initiative.
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