Lozier
Year Submitted: 2006 |
Process: Painting/Coating |
Industry: Industrial Equipment Manufacturer |
Wastes Reduced: powder paint |
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Location: Omaha NE |
No. of employees: unknown |
Contact: Aaron Davis |
Phone: 402-457-8000 |
Description:
Loziers nationwide system consists of 13 powder paint lines. Three primary facets of paint waste minimization were investigated,
- Additional Reclamation of Paint
- Establishing Standards for Painting Proper Powder Coat Thickness
- Minimizing Line Gaps
In addition to the paint waste minimization topic, two parts washer services were
compared and analyzed to see which would provide the most sound management
practices. Finally, the battery change cell in the Distribution Center was analyzed in an
effort to eliminate the discharge of battery acid water.
P2 Application:
For the powder paint projects, pollution prevention solutions were implemented so that 10
additional colors could be reclaimed, painters could paint at the optimal mil thickness at the
beginning of every product and color change through the use of gun settings templates and
hook setters could efficiently set the pace for the line. In addition, parts washers were to
eliminate the parts washer waste stream and battery acid water spill prevention measures
were recommended.
- Total Cost Savings: $131,362.00
Details of Reductions
- 39,335.0 - Pounds of
powder paint
- 4,480.0 - Pounds of
parts washer waste
Comments: total dollars of savings not quantified.
- 17,642.0 - Pounds of
battery acid water
Comments: total dollars of savings not quantified.
Additional Information :
Lozier is a leading manufacturer of retail store fixtures in both national and international
markets. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Lozier has manufacturing facilities in
Alabama, Missouri, Utah, and Pennsylvania that provide its customers with a wide
variety of front room display fixtures and back room storage systems. These designs
range from heavy-duty steel storage shelving to refined wood counters and showcases.
Within the Omaha area, both the West Plant and the North Plant fabricate these items
from bare, stock steel and wood to finish, when they are painted, packaged and sent to the
customer.
Source:
P2RIC
