The Penn State Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program is hosting a two-part Metals Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Training Series--

-- October 29 - Best Practices And Community Resources Webinar, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

This webinar showcases Benton Foundry’s green initiatives that have significantly reduced energy consumption and waste.

Learn how this Benton, Columbia County-based manufacturer has implemented system controls, electricity management programs, waste heat capture, air quality upgrades, and recycling programs to boost efficiency and sustainability.

Key topics include:

-- Energy-saving system controls and electricity management

-- Waste heat capture and reuse strategies

-- Air quality equipment upgrades

-- Recycling initiatives and other sustainability best practices

Learn how PennTAP’s services helped Benton Foundry save energy and reduce costs through tailored technical assistance. Plus, hear from SEDA-COG about grant and loan programs available to help manufacturers fund similar energy-saving improvements in the region.

Click Here to register and for more information.

-- November 6: In-Person Tour Of The Benton Foundry, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m,

Join PennTAP for an exclusive, in-person tour of Benton Foundry, winner of the 2022 Green Foundry “Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement” Award from the American Foundry Society.

Participants will witness firsthand the facility’s energy conservation and pollution prevention practices in action and gain valuable insights on implementing similar strategies in their own operations.

The tour will also feature the Benton Foundry Discovery Center, an exhibit area dedicated to educating customers and the public about the iron casting process and the industries served.

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit the Penn State Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program webpage to learn more about other educational opportunities and technical assistance available.

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[Posted: October 24, 2024]

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