Environmentally sustainable practices are a natural extension of lean operational philosophies and techniques. Today's successful metal forming companies need to partner with suppliers who focus on tangible business improvement and the financial outcome of their client. But they must also not lose sight of the environmental impact their product may also have, thus supporting both a lean and green value stream. This is how IRMCO defines "LeanGreen metal forming". Being the first in industry to actually use such a phrase and ultimately being awarded the trademark, it's what we do better than anyone else in our industry. Eliminating more than 10 million gallons of oil based forming fluids does not happen by accident. It takes careful discipline and attention to detail. It takes a team of dedicated associates who are focused on the "total cost" picture and eliminating waste of all kinds. In our case it means not just focusing on the lubricant use - but what that lubricant can and cannot do to the cost of secondary operations. What's great about all this is that green technology can in fact be the most high performing, cost effective and economic value added option out there. Think of us as part Tribologist, part Chemical Engineer and part Accountant. Not your average lubricant company.
Why Should Your Small Enterprise Go Green?
Winning Workplaces - MAY 2007 - In order to manage costs while remaining competitive as an innovator in the metal forming industry, Illinois-based IRMCO has joined this club. Despite its origins as an old-line manufacturer in a warehouse facility that has served the firm for four generations, the family-owned business is showing that a workplace with a rich history needn't hesitate to adapt. It starts with the simple things. "If you're not in a room, shut the lights off," says IRMCO's Operations Manager, T.J. Kerkman.
Environment Technical Bulletins
Reducing Production V.O.C
V.O.C (Volatile Organic Compounds) can be can be a serious issue regarding environmental and ISO 14000 compliance. Aside from the obvious issue ...
Low Temperature Cleaning
Low temperature cleaning is a great way to advance ISO 14000 goals and compliance and to reduce production costs. The greatest concern...
Reach Bulletins
REACH Pre-Registration Completed
REACH pre-registration has been successfully completed for all relevant substances in IRMCO products...
REACH Commonly Asked Questions
IRMCO is committed to continue to provide products to the EU market. Answers to Commonly asked Questions...
IRMCO and REACH
What is REACH? European Union Regulation 2006/1907, Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals...