Philadelphia-based manufacturer CARDONE Industries won a 2007 Governor Award for Environmental Excellence for its commitment to reducing emissions, saving energy and ensuring public safety by creating a better "on-the-road" home for its delivery specialists.

In June 2006, CARDONE installed auxiliary power units on 23 of its long-haul tractors, conservatively estimating that it could reduce actual idle hours to less than 10 percent of total operating hours.

Through CARDONE’s efforts, the company expects to achieve an annual net savings of 12,000 idling hours. Using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s February 2003 “Emission Facts Study,” this means the company has saved 9,600 gallons of fuel and – at $2.93 per gallon – $28,000. It has also cut annual nitrogen oxide emissions by 3,703 pounds and carbon dioxide by 216,931 pounds.

“Our commitment to reducing vehicle emissions through decreased engine idling is a perfect fit for our corporate culture,” Michael Cardone Jr., chairman and CEO of CARDONE Industries said. “We embrace the ‘cleantech’ philosophy -- not only through the very nature of remanufacturing but in every aspect of our operations.”

CARDONE is a privately held, 36-year-old remanufacturer of automotive parts headquartered in Philadelphia. The company was started in a two-car garage but has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers in the world.

Winners of the 2007 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence receive a commemorative plaque and an outdoor flag to acknowledge their commitment to environmental quality.

Applications for the 2008 Award are due October 15.

The award is open to any Pennsylvania business, government agency, educational institution, nonprofit organization, individual or farm that has created or helped to develop a project that promotes environmental stewardship and economic development in the state.

For more information, visit the 2008 Governor’s Environmental Award webpage. Visit the same webpage for past winners or the links below:

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