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- 200,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility built in 2006, combined the previous five buildings into one, diminishing utility consumption.
- Extensive computerized controlled heating and air temping allow for substantial reduction of energy consumption.
- Every entrance door is air-trapped for energy savings.
- Data center consolidated 18 servers down to 4 using virtualization products, providing a considerable savings on electricity.
- All lighting is motion controlled with 5 minute shut off, thus promoting energy savings.
- For humidity and temperature control, the latest technological and highest energy efficient equipment was installed.
- Higher electrical voltage than in the past, allowing for less electrical energy consumption.
- 4,500 T1 bulbs used throughout the building resulting in lower heat output, durability and energy savings.
- 25,000 sq. ft. shipping/receiving dock is non-air conditioned and has double doors and works as a main plant buffer insulation area, saving energy. Sub-floor recirculating water heats the dock area.
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- With the consolidation of our facilities, we have minimized transportation activities resulting in significant fuel savings.
- Conversion of forklift type equipment from propane/gasoline to electric.
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- All liquid hazardous waste is recycled to kiln fuel following state and federal guidelines.
- By increasing our efficiency, we have reduced our purchase of raw material which has reduced waste.
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- Lowen has moved to UV screen printing inks instead of solvent-based inks as technology allows.
- By moving toward increased UV digital printing, there is a more extensive elimination of chemical waste generation.
- Lowen is generating non-hazardous waste instead of hazardous, with this waste being blended for kiln fuel.
- Lowen uses powder coating technology to coat all frames and metal blanks therefore eliminating the use of liquid spray or dipping paints.
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- All corrugated cardboard is recycled.
- All office processed papers are recycled.
- Changing to UV ink technology requires no need for solvent based thinners to be added to maintain viscosity.
- Suppliers’ shipping crates and pallets are refurbished, reused and otherwise recycled.
- Shop rags are used instead of paper towels, and guidelines have been established for reusage and disposal.
- Biodegradable screen cleaning chemicals checked on a weekly basis by government officials.
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- Restrooms are equipped with auto sensing, limited flow water faucets and toilets meeting resource conscious standards.
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- Digital files of employee and customer records has eliminated excessive paper usage.
- Lowen planted and maintains over 100 trees and preserved over 50 mature trees when the building was erected.
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